SINGAPORE: Some Malaysians who make the daily commute to Singapore for work began making preparations on Tuesday for temporary housing, following Putrajaya's announcement barring citizens from leaving the country as part of aOn Monday night, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said that all Malaysians will be prohibited from leaving the country from Mar 18 to Mar 31. Those who return from overseas will also have to go through health checks and go on a 14-day self-quarantine.
Another Johor resident who works in Singapore, Mr Razali Tompang, told CNA that the traffic congestion from Johor Bahru into Singapore via the Woodlands Causeway was “worse than usual” on Tuesday morning.“A lot of motorcycle riders were also bringing huge bags. I asked, some of them said they will be staying over in Singapore during the period Malaysia blocks entry and exit,” he added.
Mr Razali also expressed concern on how Mr Muhyiddin’s speech did not address the concerns of many Malaysians who commute to Singapore for work. He is concerned and has made plans to travel back to Johor Bahru later on Tuesday to collect his clothes and important items and stay in Singapore until the movement restriction order is lifted.
“I will drop off vegetables in JB, and make a U-turn back to Pahang. I’m worried that if I get through the Causeway before midnight, I will not be allowed back into Malaysia,” he added.