haha... agenda. You know that everyone has an agenda in life. So let it be. The reason why malaysian (not just SPR, malaysian blue collar also, ok) prefer to rent in SG is because of distance to work and jam. and of course, SG excellent amenities and safety is also huge plus point. But then, it can be crowded and expensive.
It's not that m'sian don't like house and prefer apartment. that would be too generalized a statement to make. Both type of property have their merits and disadvantages. For eg, for landed, normally it's lower density, nobody dragging furniture upstairs and disturbing you, can park your car and wash car in your own porch, got own garden, etc. it's just a different style of living, that's all. the key thing is you must feel that your place is HOME to you. If not, just rent it out or sell it and move on. At least you've had the experience.