JOHOR BARU: The Johor Royal Botanical Garden, originally set to reopen on Aug 31, has been postponed to a future date.
In a statement on Thursday (Aug 28), the Johor government said the decision was made following a detailed evaluation that identified several technical aspects that still need improvements.
It stated that the enhancements were particularly related to visitor safety and the smooth operation of the park’s systems.
“The technical team is now reviewing all aspects, conducting safety tests and ensuring that the best possible experience can be offered to visitors once the garden is opened,” read the statement, issued by the State Secretary’s Office (Local Government Division).
On Aug 6, Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced on his Facebook that the Johor Royal Botanical Garden would reopen to the public on Aug 31, making it one of the state’s new tourism landmarks in conjunction with Visit Johor Year 2026.
He reportedly conveyed his gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for consenting to reopening, and to the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail, for agreeing to upgrade the garden into a key tourism attraction.
The 50ha garden, first developed in 1864, has been upgraded with 12 special gardens featuring over 583 species of flora and almost 145,000 trees, he added.
He also said the entry tickets have been set at RM2 for Malaysians and RM30 for non-citizens, with free admission for children aged five and below and persons with disabilities (OKU card holders).
