frankly I as a SG Chinese prefer Malay neighbors. In general, they are friendly, tolerant, dun mind others' different way of life so long as it is not a nuisance. Among Chinese, likely we the older generation will begin subdivide in dialect group, howntown, class of cars, furniture style and whatnot when a new neighbor appear, nothing to do with culture or personal behavior, just a self-feel-good nonsense. I am glad to find that young Chinese Johoreans speak at ease a common language, Putonghua or Mandarin, besides their national language.
Myself as well. Never had any issues with them. Someone other than HH also told me that they will also be more inclined than most to help you if they see a neighbour in distress.