00:00For thousands of Johorians, Singapore is where you go for higher pay and better career options.
00:06While some politicians worry that it can lead to a brain drain,
00:10economists say Johor also gains from it.
00:13Many who work in Singapore still live in Johor,
00:16and they spend their Singapore earnings locally.
00:19This boosts businesses and the state's economy.
00:22Working in Singapore also enables them to gain valuable skills,
00:26stronger work ethics and professional experience.
00:29When they bring these back home, Johor benefits through what experts call
00:34brain circulation rather than brain drain.
00:37Economists believe Johor should focus on complementing Singapore instead of competing with it.
00:43The Johor Singapore Special Economic Zone could help create jobs in advanced manufacturing,
00:48digital industries, healthcare and engineering.
00:51But Johor must also invest in affordable housing,
00:54public transport, schools and healthcare to make the state a better place to live.
00:59Experts also warn that rising property prices and cost of living must be managed
01:04so wage gains are not wiped out.
01:06The goal is simple.
01:08Let Johorians earn globally, live comfortably at home
01:11and help build a stronger economy for the future.
01:15I'm Radeep Gill, FMT.
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