Willingness to Host Malaysians Affected by Travel Ban
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June 15, 2024

Malaysia recently announced a lockdown to tackle the spread of COVID-19, affecting over 300,000 Malaysians who commute daily between Malaysia and Singapore for work. As the Singapore government scrambles to connect them to accommodation here, some Malaysians, unfortunately, have to seek shelter at Kranji MRT station while they await arrangements. How many Singaporeans are willing to lend a helping hand? According to a Milieu poll, 37% of Singaporeans are willing to host those affected.

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