Kuala lumpur: The Johor state government is committed to ensuring that the revenue generated from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) benefits all residents of the state, not just those living near the zone. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi emphasized that the proceeds from JS-SEZ would be distributed through various incentives designed by the state government to benefit people across all districts.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, economic activity is expected to increase with the establishment of the zone, generating significant revenue for the state. Onn Hafiz assured that the state government is focusing on activities within JS-SEZ, and efforts will be made to inform the public about the anticipated substantial revenue.

During his speech at the Jelajah Orang Johor (JOJ)@Daerah Kluang event at TMIYC Renggam, Onn Hafiz expressed confidence that the state would reach a revenue target of RM2.5 billion by the end of this year, up from RM2.1 billion collected last year. He stated that this increase is not just about the numbers, but also about the commitment to using the revenue for new initiatives to drive further growth.

Onn Hafiz highlighted the importance of knowledge and education in Johor’s development, ensuring it keeps pace with the state’s rapid progress. The event was also attended by State Youth and Sports, Entrepreneurship Development Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Md Shah and State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs, and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han.