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RTS Link unlikely to topple Singapore retail despite JB’s appeal: OCBC

By Nelson Pascua

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April 10, 2026 4:14 pm

OCBC reports Singaporeans spend heavily in JB, with 3 million visitors in early 2026, but RTS Link won’t “topple” Singapore’s retail sector.
A narrowing price gap between Singapore and JB, plus strong Singapore tourism spending (S$23.9 billion in Sept 2025), mitigates RTS impact.

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