Visible growth in Johor Baru

By Wan Saiful Wan Jan

So far, it looks like the wave of investment from China is providing employment opportunities for the locals and economic growth for the state, and will ultimately contribute to Malaysia’s growth.

JOHOR Baru is booming with new developments. At least, that is what I saw when I took the family there two weeks ago.

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