SINGAPORE: A neighborhood man has begun reconsidering whether or not he needs to retire in Singapore after being struck by how spacious and reasonably priced condominiums are in Malaysia.
In a put up shared on SGWhispers, the person stated that when he visited his family members in Johor Bahru for the Chinese language New 12 months vacation, he was shocked that their apartment is way “larger than a resale 4-room HDB and prices lower than present SG resale costs.”
“My eyes actually opened to the distinction in high quality of life. I see why most of them would quite hire a room/commute throughout the border than commit to purchasing a flat in SG. Numbers-wise, it doesn’t make sense,” he stated.
“I haven’t purchased a home in SG but; I didn’t need to commit due to the excessive price to low worth (can’t actually flip as a result of I’m single). Now I’m pondering if I ought to simply purchase in JB straight to organize for retirement. Because the years cross, SG has gotten much less enticing to remain in as a result of I actually really feel I’m squeezed and caught.”
The person additionally stated his Malaysian family members are sensible individuals and hinted that except somebody is within the high 10 per cent, Singapore is probably not snug for conventional objectives like elevating a household and supporting aged mother and father.
“Anybody has story or recommendation to share? Grass is greener? Or is housing price in Singapore unsustainable?” he requested others.
“JB’s price of dwelling is catching up with Singapore.”
Within the feedback, one netizen inspired him to broaden his perspective by visiting different Asian international locations earlier than making any large choices.
“Go to Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and so forth, even Cambodia… I used to have the impression that they’re backward farmland international locations… However it’s eye-opening to see how these international locations have superior in metropolis areas and in rural areas nonetheless keep a easy life-style,” they wrote.
Others, nevertheless, cautioned him towards speeding into something. One identified that Johor Bahru’s price of dwelling has been steadily rising.
“JB’s price of dwelling is catching up with Singapore. Some issues there are nearly the identical worth. Do weigh your individual professionals and cons earlier than shifting there to retire,” the individual suggested.
One other instructed that he attempt it out first earlier than committing. “[Why not] attempt dwelling there and dealing in Singapore for a month first, la? Visiting is at all times good. However solely after you begin settling down there and really dwelling will you realise it’s true that the grass is at all times greener on the opposite facet.”
A fourth added, “If you’re Malaysian, sure, you can purchase. If you’re Singaporean, then it’s not price doing so. Don’t forget that social go to passes will not be meant for residing in Malaysia. Immigration has the suitable to disclaim you entry if you’re discovered to be misusing the social go to cross that’s meant for visiting solely.”
In different information, a jobseeker discovered herself in an ungainly scenario when an interviewer reportedly declined to contemplate her for a full-time administrative position paying S$2,600 per thirty days, allegedly as a result of she solely holds a diploma.
Sharing her expertise on the r/singaporejobs subreddit on Wednesday (Feb 11), the lady recalled, “I went for an interview. My resume clearly states that my highest training is a diploma, however solely once I arrived did he open my resume for the primary time. From his response, I’m fairly positive he hadn’t learn it in any respect, and he seemed genuinely shocked that I’m a diploma holder.”
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