I refer to the letters A Malaysian's Singaporean dilemma and Settling in Singapore no longer a matter of choice.

Assuming writers Huey Gan, Louis Lew and his brother-in-law travel across the causeway seven days a week, it would cause them each RM620, or S$270, more a month because of the RM20 surcharge on Singapore-registered vehicles.

By all means, if saving S$270 by moving to Singapore makes them feel any better, they ought to do it. But is the difference in cost of living between Singapore and Johor less than S$270?

Apparently, this is a straw that will break the camel's back - and somehow that this shows how deeply 'unappreciated' they feel in Malaysia. But never mind.

Singaporeans driving Malaysian-registered car have to pay a S$20 on weekdays for a Vehicle Entry Permit, so where's Singapore's appreciation of their own?

There is no doubt Malaysians like Huey Gan and Louis Lew living in Johor Bahru and working in Singapore contribute to the Johorean economy. However, those earning Singapore wages don't pay Malaysian income taxes - the kind that finances Malaysia's fuel subsidy.

Furthermore, they don't pay the Malaysian road tax for their Singapore-registered cars. As high as Singaporean taxes go, they do not finance the development and maintenance of Johorean roads.

Yes, there are many flaws in charging RM20 per entry. But the basic premise behind the surcharge ought to stand. Why should Malaysian taxpayers and drivers subsidise Singapore cars even if they're owned by Malaysian citizens?