Sports centre boost for Johor


New facilities: Najib taking a closer look at the model of the new stadium during the launch of the Arena Larkin and Stadium Sport City projects in Johor Baru. Also present was Mohamed Khaled (on Najib’s right). — Bernama

JOHOR BARU: The state is poised to become not just an economic powerhouse, but a centre of sports excellence with the development of Arena Larkin and Stadium Sport City.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Johor was on the right track with rapid development, but at the same time, there should be a balance, especially in sports.

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