‘Priced out’: Johor Bahru locals shun downtown shops as ‘Singapore pricing’ takes root

‘Priced out’: Johor Bahru locals shun downtown shops as ‘Singapore pricing’ takes root

Malay Mail - Malaysia·2026-02-15 13:00

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 15 — Some residents of the state capital here say they are being “priced out” of their own city, particularly in downtown areas, as the strong spending power of cross-border shoppers from Singapore drives up prices for everyday goods and festive items.

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