ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has once again called on the Federal Government to return at least 25% of the tax revenue collected to the state.
He said Johor is among the top contributors to the country’s revenue, but the allocation it receives does not reflect the state’s development needs and the welfare of its people.
“I therefore urge the Federal Government that the time has come for a portion of the tax revenue generated from Johor, at least 25%, to be returned to the state.
“This is important to enable Johor to manage the needs of its people more efficiently, without having to rely entirely on lengthy approval processes.
“The state must be given the space to stand more independently, in line with its role as a major contributor to the national economy, to ensure the continued wellbeing of Bangsa Johor,” he said when opening the Johor state assembly sitting at Kota Iskandar here on Thursday (April 30).
The Regent said Johor recorded total investments of RM272bil, including a historic high of RM110bil last year, the highest ever achieved by any state in Malaysia.
He added that this achievement had created more than 80,000 job opportunities for Bangsa Johor and Malaysians.
He said the success was driven by strategic initiatives such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, which has become a key catalyst for boosting investor confidence and overall state economic growth.
Tunku Ismail also noted that Johor’s revenue continued to rise, reaching RM2.68bil in 2025, reflecting strong economic fundamentals and effective governance in managing resources.
In July last year, Tunku Ismail mooted the idea of returning 25% of Johor’s income tax revenue to the state.
