No, no... Ok English lesson again. I've never tried to be sarcastic. I'm just being direct, to the point. No use covering up or wasting time making black look white or vice versa. If something is good, just say it's good. If reliable data show something is bad, it has to be.
"No-brainer" means an easy choice. It doesn't mean one is stupid or has no brains.
Singapore is a 1st world country, economically strong, safe and attractive vibrant city. Most of us grew up here or have lived here for ages. If I want to upgrade or maintain my "upper class" lifestyle, naturally I would choose another location where life will be better, or at least have standards close to Singapore's. Melbourne fits the bill. Iskandar does not.
This is not just my view. It's collective. Just read, ask and look around. But it's anyone's choice where they want to live or which properties to buy, including overpriced, oversupplied Iskandar with lack of amenities and very questionable politics/government policies/safety.
Seriously I really do not know why Singaporeans want to buy Iskandar then they whine at every turn. Prices are cheap for a reason. There is no such thing as 50% cheaper yet same high quality.
It is up to each individual whether they can accept or not. One must be prepared to trade off. So for those who cannot stomach it be it security, quality, administration , etc Malaysia is not for you. Do not buy and regret for life. Move on to somewhere else ..there are plenty of choices in the world at "upper class" standard.