It was reported that several local professionals, who were contacted by the English daily, cited two main reasons when considering to move and work in Singapore.



They said that the higher pay and drop in the value of the ringgit were the two main reasons why many Malaysians preferred jobs in the island republic.



"It is a good opportunity for me as I will be earning a lot more than here," said Amir Abdullah, an accountant who have received an offer from a company there.