Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has gone viral again after reposting a video from 2022, where he predicted that Singaporeans might one day come to Malaysia for work.
His statement is now attracting attention due to the Ringgit’s recent surge, hitting a two-year high against the Singapore Dollar.
Clip from 2022 resurfaces
The video was originally taken in October 2022 during a fundraising dinner in Muar, Johor, ahead of the 15th General Election (GE15).
At that time, Nga, who was DAP’s National Vice-Chairman, said that if Pakatan Harapan won, they would “reset” the economy.
He joked that Malaysians wouldn’t need to wake up at 5am to cross the Causeway anymore. Instead, he claimed, “We can ask Singaporeans to come to Malaysia to work.”
In the reposted version, Nga is seen wearing a white shirt with two live exchange rates shown above him like a scoreboard.
One shows the Singapore Dollar slipping to RM3.11, and the other shows the US Dollar at RM3.92.
The background of the Johor-Singapore Causeway adds to the message, highlighting his earlier vision of reversing the flow of job-seekers.
Ringgit at strongest level since 2018
The Malaysian Ringgit has made a strong recovery after years of weak performance.
As of late January 2026, the Ringgit trades at RM3.11 to the Singapore Dollar and RM3.92 to the US Dollar — its best level in nearly eight years.
Experts say the Ringgit’s rally is due to stronger local economic conditions, better political stability, and high foreign investment in Malaysia’s tech and semiconductor sectors.
Netizens split on predictions
Netizens had mixed reactions to the viral video.
Some made light-hearted remarks, with one user saying that RM3.80 was once called a crisis under Najib’s era, while another dubbed Nga their “favourite Freestyle Minister” for his bold claims.
Others were more skeptical, asking when Singaporeans would realistically come over as foreign workers.
One commenter recalled the hard times during the pandemic and praised the recent improvements as a sign of progress.
“Was this video part of his campaign slogan? Why does it always feel like he’s just reusing old promises? If he really meant it, he should focus on Malaysia’s development so people won’t want to leave in the first place,” one asked.
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