JOHOR BARU: A total of 1,265 squatter homes and 65 houses of worship in Johor have been relocated to make way for the Gemas - Johor Bahru Electrified Double Track Project (EDTP).
Thursday, 31 Dec 2020
JOHOR BARU: While issues and problems associated with Covid-19 hogged the limelight for most of the year, the southern state had plenty of noteworthy events over the past 12 months.
Among others, Johor saw a change of government and the appointment of the state’s third Mentri Besar since GE14; closure of two land crossings with Singapore; proposed setting up of a Johor Economic, Trade and Cultural Office (Jetco) office in Singapore; and Pasir Gudang being declared a city.
Others major events include the ongoing double-tracking project between Johor Baru and Gemas being delayed by another year and the ground-breaking ceremony for the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS) between Johor Baru and Singapore.