Catalyst for Johor’s recovery


Construction of the Rapid Transit System Link between Johor Baru and Singapore has started, and should prove a major boost to Johor, whose economy has been hard hit by the pandemic. — NUR AISYAH MAZALAN/The Star

JOHOR BARU: Business and tourism groups are hopeful that the setting up of Johor Economic, Trade and Cultural Office (Jetco) in Singapore would allow the state to recover faster from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Describing it as a good move, Johor Baru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) president Low Kueck Shin said it would pave the way for more investments into the state while promoting tourism.”I think the office in Singapore will play a pivotal role in the economic recovery of Johor after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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