![Special Economic Zone, Financial Hub to boost Johor's global presence Special Economic Zone, Financial Hub to boost Johor's global presence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695357323_JohorBahru.jpg)
Special Economic Zone, Financial Hub to boost Johor's global presence
As the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) between Johor and Singapore takes shape, along with the development of a special financial zone in Forest City, there will be a bright future for the state.
Fri Sep 22 2023
![Finance Ministry to meet PLUS on Johor's request for additional lanes on Yong Peng-Skudai route Finance Ministry to meet PLUS on Johor's request for additional lanes on Yong Peng-Skudai route](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675236060_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
Finance Ministry to meet PLUS on Johor's request for additional lanes on Yong Peng-Skudai route
The MoF will meet with PLUS this week to get its views on Johor's request for an increase from four to six lanes on the Yong Peng to Skudai route for the North-South Expressway.
Mon Feb 06 2023
![Thaipusam: Sultan Johor's presence shows racial tolerance - Exco Thaipusam: Sultan Johor's presence shows racial tolerance - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675591620_ThaipusamJohor.jpg)
Thaipusam: Sultan Johor's presence shows racial tolerance - Exco
The presence of the Sultan of Johor at a vegetarian luncheon at a temple in Skudai demonstrates the practice of racial and cultural tolerance.
Sun Feb 05 2023
![Johor targets five million foreign visitors in 2023 Johor targets five million foreign visitors in 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669458512_RavenKumarKrishnas.jpg)
Johor targets five million foreign visitors in 2023
Johor's tourism sector is targeting five million international visitors to the state next year.
Sat Nov 26 2022
![YTL Data Centers and Sea break ground with RM1.5bil first phase of 500MW YTL Green Data Center Park in Johor YTL Data Centers and Sea break ground with RM1.5bil first phase of 500MW YTL Green Data Center Park in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661418368_YTL.jpg)
YTL Data Centers and Sea break ground with RM1.5bil first phase of 500MW YTL Green Data Center Park in Johor
The YTL Green Data Center Park will be the largest of its kind regionally, spearheading Johor's position as a world-class data hub.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![Onn Hafiz to present vision, mission for Johor on June 14 Onn Hafiz to present vision, mission for Johor on June 14](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649161354_OnnHafiz.jpg)
Onn Hafiz to present vision, mission for Johor on June 14
Ahead of the 100 days of Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi's administration, he will present Johor's vision and mission for the next five years at a mandate ceremony on Tuesday (June 14).
Sun Jun 12 2022
![Johor UMNO has never rejected Onn Hafiz's appointment as MB - Khaled Johor UMNO has never rejected Onn Hafiz's appointment as MB - Khaled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71653369569_MajlisSambutanHa.jpg)
Johor UMNO has never rejected Onn Hafiz's appointment as MB - Khaled
Johor UMNO has never rejected the appointment of Onn Hafiz Ghazi as Johor's 19th Menteri Besar, replacing Hasni Mohammad after BN's win in the State Election last March.
Tue May 24 2022
![PM Lee to receive highest state honour from Johor Sultan PM Lee to receive highest state honour from Johor Sultan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651759173_LeeHsienLoong.jpg)
PM Lee to receive highest state honour from Johor Sultan
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will receive Johor's highest state honour from Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at an investiture ceremony in Johor on Friday.
Thu May 05 2022
![Border reopening a boon to Johor's economy - Onn Hafiz Border reopening a boon to Johor's economy - Onn Hafiz](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81651311355_OnnHafizBakulLod.jpg)
Border reopening a boon to Johor's economy - Onn Hafiz
The reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore borders on April 1 has boosted business in Johor, with thousands of Singaporeans crossing the Causeway for shopping.
Sat Apr 30 2022
![Singapore is key strategic partner in Johor's economic recovery post COVID-19 - Johor MB Singapore is key strategic partner in Johor's economic recovery post COVID-19 - Johor MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649161354_OnnHafiz.jpg)
Singapore is key strategic partner in Johor's economic recovery post COVID-19 - Johor MB
Singapore is described as Johor's main strategic partner in efforts to revive the state's economy post-COVID-19 pandemic, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Tue Apr 05 2022
![Johor wants to lead in food security sector; help address cost of living Johor wants to lead in food security sector; help address cost of living](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646574249_TBHASNIPRN.jpg)
Johor wants to lead in food security sector; help address cost of living
Johor's plans to lead the food security sector are believed to be able to help tackle the sharp rise in prices of basic necessities, as well as address the high cost of living in the state.
Sun Mar 06 2022
![Johor polls: PN vows to form clean government Johor polls: PN vows to form clean government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646471605_AzminAli.jpg)
Johor polls: PN vows to form clean government
PN has vowed to change Johor's administrative landscape by forming a state government that has integrity and free of corruption if it is given the mandate in the Johor state election.
Sat Mar 05 2022
![Anti-party hopping enactment crucial for Johor's political stability - PH Anti-party hopping enactment crucial for Johor's political stability - PH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646404256_TBSYEDIBRAHIM.jpg)
Anti-party hopping enactment crucial for Johor's political stability - PH
Pakatan Harapan (PH) believes the implementation of anti-party hopping enactment is important to ensure political stability in Johor, said Johor PKR chairman Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh today.
Fri Mar 04 2022
![BN'S main focus is to revive Johor's economy - Nur Jazlan BN'S main focus is to revive Johor's economy - Nur Jazlan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645974005_PengerusiJawatankua.jpg)
BN'S main focus is to revive Johor's economy - Nur Jazlan
BN will focus on efforts to revive Johor's economy as well as increase the people's income if given the mandate.
Sun Feb 27 2022
![Johor voters protected as booster shot rate for state populace reaches 70 per cent Johor voters protected as booster shot rate for state populace reaches 70 per cent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61645956762_KlinikKesihatan.jpg)
Johor voters protected as booster shot rate for state populace reaches 70 per cent
Johor's rate of COVID-19 booster vaccination shots has reached 70 per cent so far, which will be adequate in protecting voters throughout the Johor state election.
Sun Feb 27 2022