‘Urban Redevelopment Act paves the way for JS-SEZ upgrades’

Domino effect: The introduction of Ura is expected to benefit the JS-SEZ by redeveloping old and abandoned buildings.

JOHOR BARU: The introduction of the Urban Redevelopment Act (Ura) is expected to benefit the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) by upgrading the cities in the state, says Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman.

The Johor Baru mayor said local councils could use the law to rejuvenate their areas, especially by redeveloping old and abandoned buildings.