Putting Mersing on economic map


Baidzawi says JDV will reduce the country’s reliance on imported milk products, which was estimated to be worth RM3.9bil in 2019.

JOHOR BARU: Johor government has identified agriculture and tourism sectors to help drive economic activities in Mersing post Covid-19.

Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad said the state government would be working closely with the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) in realising the district’s potential to become a main destination for the two sectors.

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