A growing number of Singaporeans are abandoning corporate careers to pursue farming in Johor, seeking a more fulfilling lifestyle. This shift is exemplified by a Singaporean couple who transformed their desk jobs into sheep farming, highlighting a trend of urban professionals embracing agriculture.
However, this agricultural boom is juxtaposed with local unease regarding Johor's burgeoning data center industry. Residents express concerns over environmental impacts and land use, raising questions about the balance between technological development and sustainable living in the region.