JOHOR BARU: Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail has granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur. "In the meeting, various recent issues related to the state of Johor were presented and discussed," according to a post on Tunku Mahkota Ismail's...
KLUANG: Despite hopes for a unity government in Johor, the main focus is to ensure the stability of the Federal Government, says Johor Amanah. Its chief, Aminolhuda Hassan, stated that they were prioritising the stability of the Federal Government over internal state government issues. "Johor Amanah has been advocating for a unity government in the state since...
JOHOR BARU: The Arena Larkin Aquatic Centre in Larkin is expected to be temporarily closed after 19 secondary school students were admitted to hospital following a swim in the pool. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the students were participating in a swimming competition organised by the Johor Schools Sports Council (MSSJ) from July...
JOHOR BARU: Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (pic) has expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for their dedicated efforts in the rescue of six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui. "I also wish to thank all Malaysians who provided information and assistance during this operation," he said in a statement on...
PETALING JAYA: Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has urged the public to help find the six-year-old girl who went missing last Saturday (July 20) during the Bon Odori event at the Eco Galleria in Iskandar Puteri. He said that he had received a report about the girl, who went missing at about 8.30pm after...
JOHOR BARU: At least 30% of the tax revenue Johor contributes to national coffers should be returned to the state, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said the state government made this request to the Federal Government to ensure that Johor continues to enjoy better development. "In line with Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan...
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The talk about a casino supposedly being built in Forest City is a repeat of efforts by “certain quarters” to tarnish its image and Johor’s reputation, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He dismissed a news report claiming that a licence had been issued and that the casino project was ongoing here, saying...
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The staff at Johor's entry points will just have to get used to his spot checks until commuters’ pain points are addressed, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said fixing the many legacy issues continuing to "haunt" commuters trumps the unhappiness some have over his presence and surprise visits. “I know many are...
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor hopes that the agreement for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) could be inked within six months after the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) in January. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that Malaysia and Singapore are expected to sign a MOU for the Johor-Singapore SEZ on Jan 11...
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Civil servants in Johor will receive a two-month bonus soon due to the state’s good performance, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. The Mentri Besar said that Johor civil servants and federal civil servants under the state’s payroll are entitled to the bonus, named Special Financial Aid 2023. “The state government just announced a surplus budget...
