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...
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Budget 2024 is expected to be tabled on Nov 23, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. The Mentri Besar said among the issues that would be given focus in the budget announcement next month is food security. “Looking at the ongoing climate change, which will not be going away any time soon, food security...
MUAR: Candidates and supporters of the Pulai and Simpang Jeram by-elections have been reminded to maintain public harmony throughout the campaign period. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi reminded those involved in the elections to stick to the 'Johor way'. "As Mentri Besar, I would like to remind all parties involved to be mindful and proper...
