‘Make JB the second biggest city’


Brimming with possibilities: Johor Baru is poised to become Malaysia’s second biggest city due to its swift transformation and strategic location next to Singapore.

JOHOR BARU: The Sultan of Johor has set the target of making Johor Baru the second biggest city in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur.

Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar said the southern city was poised to make the grade because of its swift transformation and strategic location next to Singapore, which other states did not enjoy.

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