Metropolis dreams for JB

Big plans: Sultan Ibrahim (left) looking at the IIBD project models in Johor Baru during the launching of the project. Looking on is Kamaruzzaman (second from left).

JOHOR BARU: The Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD), valued between RM20bil and RM25bil is set to help the state capital achieve a world city and metropolis status by 2020.

It was launched by Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar in conjunction with his 57th birthday yesterday.