Malaysian considers moving to Singapore for career advancement

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Why did Ms. Chin feel compelled to stay in Singapore?

To escape political turmoil in Malaysia

To experience a different culture

To follow her husband's family tradition (correct)

To have better job opportunities

What motivated Ms. Audrey Yeap to move to Singapore?

To experience different holiday destinations

To benefit from the stronger Singapore dollar (correct)

To avoid paying high tuition fees in Malaysia

To be closer to her siblings in Ipoh

Why did Joshua Lee, the Malaysian technology start-up founder, consider moving to Singapore?

To enjoy the country's weather and beaches

To visit his relatives who lived there

To take advantage of a lucrative job offer (correct)

To attend a technology conference

What impacted Mr. Lee's decision to relocate his business to Singapore?

The impact of COVID-19 on his business Signup and view all the answers

Where do the majority of Malaysians who migrate abroad go to live?

Singapore Signup and view all the answers

What encouraged people like Ms. Anna Lim to find work outside of Malaysia?

Higher pay and more opportunities Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ms. Anna Chin consider moving from Malaysia to Singapore?

To benefit from regional work experience. Signup and view all the answers

What made Ms. Anna Chin contemplate the opportunity to move to Singapore?

An opportunity from a recruiter. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the similarities between Singapore and Malaysia that made Ms. Anna Chin consider moving?

Similar cultures, food, and languages. Signup and view all the answers

What was Ms. Anna Chin's initial plan when she moved to Singapore?

To stay for a few years and then return to Malaysia. Signup and view all the answers

What unexpected life event happened to Ms. Anna Chin after moving to Singapore?

She got married to a Singaporean and became a permanent resident. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ms. Anna Chin feel sad about missing important events back home?

She feels disconnected from her family. Signup and view all the answers

Malaysian considers moving to Singapore for career advancement

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