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Malaysia travel restrictions may fuel short-term demand for budget hotels

But rental market is unlikely to see a significant spike in demand from Malaysia's two week movement control order

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Nisha Ramchandani

Nisha Ramchandani

Published Tue, Mar 17, 2020 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

SINGAPORE'S rental market is unlikely to see a significant spike in demand from Malaysia's two week movement control order, but budget hotels could see a short-term bump in demand, say market watchers.

With Malaysia restricting movement nationwide until March 31, some Malaysians who commute daily to work in Singapore are choosing to stay here so that their wages are not impacted.

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