The Johor government must refine its cross-border economic strategy to address the outflow of skilled workers ahead of the completion of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, says a former menteri besar.
Hasni Mohamad, who is currently chairman of the Johor economic, tourism and culture office (Jetco) in Singapore, said the RTS link would improve cross-border mobility but could potentially accelerate the movement of skilled talent from Johor to Singapore, Bernama reported.
“Previously, workers had to wake up at 4am and endure congestion across the Johor Causeway, whether by bus or motorcycle.
“With the RTS Link, movement will be much easier, and this could encourage more skilled workers to choose employment in Singapore,” he said.
He said the issue had been discussed in a Jetco meeting in Singapore involving representatives from the respective high commissions, the investment, trade and industry ministry, and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).
