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

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A new rail link connecting Singapore and Malaysia’s Johor state is expected to boost Singaporean consumer spending in Johor by approximately US$815 million annually. The study by Singapore business groups highlights benefits and concerns related to cross-border retail and food and beverage sectors.

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. The study, released on Thursday by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) and the Singapore Retailers Association (SRA), comes amid concerns from local establishments about cash outflows to...