Wolf Money(portfolio update end Nov 2024)
(Opportunities await across the Causeway) Bye Singapore, Hi Malaysia 2026 part 2 The attractiveness of operating out of a cheaper country has drawn one of the mnc to relocate their operations from Singapore to Malaysia. One of the main reasons cited was the opening of their car parts centre in JB. In Malaysia, one can buy a piece of industrial land at a very low price. JB, with its lower fixed cost and proximity to Singapore, is an attractive location for companies to operate that don't require to provide time critical service to Singapore customers. Warehouses and factories are often built at a fraction of Singapore’s cost. One may view it as an isolated example, but I believe we are at the crossroads of a big shift in trend. More businesses will be relocating to JB. Singaporeans working in those affected industries might need to relocate to Malaysia or face the prospect of being made redundant. JTC should prepare for the era of subpar demand for industrial land. Repurposing ind...