Two local councils added to special economic zone


Mohd Jafni: Johor is looking forward to the implementation of Urban Redevelopment Act.

Pengerang Municipal Council (MPP) and Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn) are now included in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) development area.

Johor housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the initial plan was to have four local councils in JS-SEZ: Johor Baru City Council (MBJB), Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG), and Kulai Municipal Council (MPKu).

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