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Johor's Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has announced a RM1.5 million development package for Mersing, targeting infrastructure improvements, healthcare upgrades, and recreational facilities to ensure local communities benefit from the state's economic growth.
Johor's partnership with the Department of Orang Asli Development is yielding results in Kampung Orang Asli Labong, where leadership training and enhanced allowances are improving community governance and welfare outcomes for indigenous residents.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Johor's development strategy must prioritise equitable growth across rural villages and urban centres, moving beyond large-scale projects to deliver essential services.
DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming says the MADANI Government is advancing Johor's development through coordinated federal-state efforts, citing RM110 billion in investments secured last year.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has committed more than RM429 million since 2023 to enhance the welfare of enforcement personnel and operational capabilities across Johor, covering police, immigration, and prisons departments.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has endorsed proposals to establish a hospital and grant district status to Pengerang, Johor, as the area experiences significant population expansion.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has clarified that the proposed expansion of KEJORA is intended to coordinate regional development rather than acquire land, citing the agency's strong 98.3% project success rate.
The MADANI Government will maintain its focus on ensuring balanced, inclusive development in all states, prioritising infrastructure, public transport, health, and flood mitigation under PM Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.