Johor to leverage on sports tourism by hosting international events next year

State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Human Resources Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah (second from right) flagging off the contestants of L’Etape Johor 2023 at Desaru Coast. With him is Kota Tinggi District Officer Datin Paduka Hazlina Jalil (right).

KOTA TINGGI: Johor is planning to leverage on sports tourism as one of the attractions to the state next year with the organisation of several international sports events including cycling.

State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Human Resources Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said the effort would involve the cooperation of the Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor (KPRJ).