@thefinancialcoconut: Did you know over 1.13 million Malaysians live and work in Singapore—making up the largest Malaysian diaspora in the world? 🇲🇾➡️🇸🇬 That’s 60% of all Malaysians abroad! Who are they? 74% bring skilled or semi-skilled expertise: from medical specialists and engineers to software developers, bankers, and sales professionals. Salary leap: Two-thirds earn SGD $1.5k–$3.6k monthly, with top talent hitting SGD $18k. 80,000 daily commuters, with total cross-border traffic at over 300,000 every day Why Singapore? Higher salaries plus strong SGD vs RM exchange rate Career growth, workplace perks Stability and clear pathways for advancement The flip side: Malaysia loses RM 8.35 BILLION each year, and faces shortages in its own hospitals and tech sectors. Singapore’s economic success is powered, in part, by Malaysian talent. But what does that mean for our region’s future? Tag a friend who’s made the leap, and share your thoughts below! 👇 #MalaysiaInSingapore #BrainDrain #CrossBorderTalent #HealthcareSG #FinanceSG #TechSG #CareerLeap #Causeway #SGExpats #TalentMigration #SGJobs #TheFinancialCoconut #tfcdatabites #highersalaries

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