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New Johor rail link: a US$815m challenge for Singapore’s retail and F&B

The News

A study by three Singapore business associations predicts that consumer spending from Singapore in Malaysia's Johor state will increase by S$1.05 billion annually after a new cross-border rail link opens. The rail link will connect both sides in minutes. Local Singapore retail and food and beverage establishments have expressed concerns about cash outflows to Johor.

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Why it matters

Projected S$1.05 billion increase in Singaporean spending in Johor

Evidence

The study was released by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) and the Singapore Retailers Association (SRA).

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Singapore consumer spending in Malaysia's Johor state is expected to increase by S$1.05 billion (US$815 million) annually following the opening of a cross-border rail link.

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  • Projected S$1.05 billion increase in Singaporean spending in Johor
  • Study by SBF, RAS, SRA

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Plain English

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Singapore consumer spending in Malaysia’s Johor state is expected to increase by S$1.05 billion (US$815 million) annually following the opening of a cross-border rail link that will connect both sides in minutes, a new study by business associations has found.

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Singapore consumer spending in Malaysia's Johor state is expected to increase by S$1.05 billion (US$815 million) annually following the opening of a cross-border rail link.

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Local establishments have concerns about cash outflows to Johor.

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The study was released by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) and the Singapore Retailers Association (SRA).

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  • anchoring: US$815 million annually,S$1.05 billion
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