Johor now a top tourism destination


Johor Baru's city skyline.

JOHOR BARU: Johor is no longer just a transit point for travellers but a top tourism destination, said state Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumerism Committee chairman Datuk Tee Siew Kiong.

He added that Johor has seen a steady increase of tourist arrivals since 2013 with the tourism sector now playing a key role in the state's economic development.

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