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- ↑ "Going the other way: Some Singaporeans thrive in Malaysia". The Straits Times. 23 May 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ↑ "How feasible is it to move to Johor Baru and drive back and forth for work and school?". The Straits Times. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ↑ "About 5,000 Singaporean families have set up home in Johor". AsiaOne. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
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