I refer to the letter A Malaysian's Singaporean dilemma which I read with total agreement and sympathy. Similar to Huey Gun, I have been working in Singapore and endured the daily commuting for the past seven years. Not only me.

Four out of my seven siblings are working or living in Singapore. My wife is working in Singapore. My brother-in-law and his wife (both graduates from Melbourne's Monash University) are also working in Singapore.

Six out of my 10 neighbours have someone working in Singapore, evident by the Singapore registered cars or motorcycles in their compounds. Four out of my 10 high school classmates are now working or staying in Singapore

I agree with Huey Gun that Singapore is moving in right direction by 'creating a vibrant, fun and safe place to live in'. Its Ministry of Health's recent recognition of medical qualifications from two Malaysian universities will see another wave of brain drain from our beloved homeland.

I still cannot understand why the leadership of our country can bear to see our best talents leave to make another country better. This is the question I had since primary school. My hope of Malaysia is getting dimmer by the day.

With the recently hyped about Iskandar Development Region, my negative views have not change. And many of my friends on both sides of the straits are of a similar opinion to mine. How is this project to succeed with the country's dismal track record with the Multimedia Super Corridor, Putrajaya, the JB Downtown Redevelopment project and the infamous 'Scenic Bridge'?

But as Huey Gun mentioned, no doubt the RM20 charge on foreign-registered cars entering Johor will be the last straw that will force many to permanently settle down in Singapore. At least Huey Gun, my brother-in-law and me are planning the move. The simple reason is that we feel unappreciated and insecure in Malaysia but we are not able to change the situation.