Over RM348mil allocated for for social safety net in 2025 budget, says Johor exco

JOHOR BARU: A total of RM348.13mil has been allocated to the Johor Women, Family, and Community Development Committee as part of the state's Social Safety Net initiatives under the Johor Budget 2025. Committee chairman Khairin-Nisa Ismail said the comprehensive allocation seeks to address various needs of vulnerable groups, focusing on financial assistance, child welfare, support for...

Fair to all on Friday: Netizens laud Johor’s two-hour break

PETALING JAYA: Many social media users praised the Johor government for fairly implementing the two-hour break on Fridays. Beginning next year, employers in both the public and private sectors in Johor must provide a two-hour break for their employees on Fridays. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that this aligns with the state's weekend change...

Johor Regent grants audience to PM Anwar

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...

Mahkota polls: Federal Govt stability more important than unity govt in Johor, says state Amanah chief

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...

Larkin aquatic centre may shut temporarily after 19 students hospitalised following swim meet

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 MB thanks police, public for efforts in Albertine’s rescue

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...

Johor MB urges public to help find missing six-year-old girl

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 asks Putrajaya for 30% of tax revenue

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...

‘Stop it with the casino nonsense’

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...

Get used to my spot checks at entry points, says Johor MB

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...