Kota iskandar: The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has expressed pride in Johor's achievements, which recorded strong performance over the past four years, including attracting RM272 billion in investments.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, in his opening decree at the fifth session of the 15th Johor State Legislative Assembly at Bangunan Sultan Ismail, His Royal Highness said the achievements include Johor recording RM110 billion in investments in 2025. This is a historical high and the highest ever achieved by any state in Malaysia.

Tunku Mahkota Ismail noted that this has indirectly created more than 80,000 job opportunities for Bangsa Johor and Malaysians. He added that state revenue continues to rise, reaching RM2.68 billion in 2025, reflecting strong economic fundamentals and the state government's efficiency in managing resources and revenue effectively.

His Royal Highness attributed this success to strategic initiatives such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which serves as a key catalyst for investor confidence and overall economic growth. He emphasized that these achievements indicate Johor is on the right track to becoming a model state.

Tunku Mahkota Ismail also expressed hope that this momentum will continue to strengthen, helping Johor not only progress but also emerge as a leading, competitive, and respected model state at national and regional levels. He reiterated his priorities since his appointment as Regent, focusing on strengthening the economy, safeguarding the welfare of the people, improving education quality, enhancing infrastructure, and empowering the healthcare system to ensure a better, more stable, and secure quality of life for Johor's residents.