Where should I live in Johor?

When asked for expat living area recommendations in Johor, one would find that many fingers point to East Ledang - and for good reason too. East Ledang is an upscale residential township in Iskandar Puteri. Here, residents can enjoy the best of park living amidst gardens, lakes and wetlands.

Is Johor Malaysia a good place to live?

You can get great value on housing in JB. Thousands of Malaysians commute to higher-paying jobs in Singapore and Singaporeans flock to JB to take advantage of Malaysias lower prices. Many of them have purchased homes in JB and the area has become a popular, low-cost retirement destination.

Can you live in Malaysia and work in Singapore?

If you have the right job, staying in Malaysia while working in Singapore can be a very cost effective option. We all heard about Malaysians who commute to Singapore daily for work. They stay in Malaysia, usually Johor, and enjoy the lower cost of living and favourable exchange rate. Some of us may even envy that.

Why did Malaysia kick Singapore out?

On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state. The separation was the result of deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia, which created communal tensions that resulted in racial riots in July and September 1964.

What happens if you overstay in Malaysia?

The penalty for overstaying includes a fine not exceeding RM10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, or both, and the payment of a compound of RM3,000.00.