Han says good infrastructure is important to continue attracting foreign investment into Johor.
AS Johor strives to achieve developed state status by 2030, locals want its 2025 Budget to prioritise the well-being of the people.
Business owner Peter Han, 55, wants all Johoreans to benefit from the state’s development.
He said infrastructure development – including transportation, education and digital infrastructure – was crucial for economic and social growth.
Good infrastructure was important to continue attracting foreign investments into the state, he said.
Nurul hopes the state government will build more affordable homes under Johor Budget 2025.
This will further strengthen Johor’s position as one of the leading investment destinations in the region.
Han also highlighted the significance of attracting foreign investment to strengthen Johor’s position as a regional economic hub.
Sales assistant Nurul Zurafikah Zamri, 25, expressed concerns about the affordability of housing, especially for those below the age of 40.
She urged the state government to provide more affordable housing options, including expanding the Rumah Transit Bangsa Johor programme to cater to a wider range of individuals.
“It’s almost impossible for an average wage earner like myself to own a home priced between RM500,000 and RM750,000, especially in Iskandar Malaysia,” she said.
Nurul also expressed concerns about the potential impact of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone on the cost of living in Johor Baru.
She hopes the government will take measures to mitigate any negative effects.
Sri Subramaniar Temple chairman K. Arumugam called on Johor government to expedite the approval process for a Tamil school in Taman Impian Emas, Skudai.
He highlighted the importance of this project in providing improved educational opportunities for children in the Kempas area.
“This will allow children living in Kempas areas to go to school in Taman Impian Emas, instead of having to attend schools in Jalan Yahya Awal or Bandar Dato Onn,” he said.
According to him, the distance from Kempas to Taman Impian Emas is about 3km, while the two schools in Jalan Yahya Awal and Bandar Dato Onn are some 10km to 15km away.
The Johor 2025 Budget will be tabled on Nov 21.
It is expected to outline the state government’s plans to address the various challenges and aspirations of its people, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for Johor.
