JOHOR BARU: Johor has emerged as an outlier within Malaysia’s medical tourism sector, posting a 15% increase in revenue in the first half of 2025, while overall national figures dropped 9% for the same period. State health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon shared that the state’s healthcare sector is still thriving in its…
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is in the final stretch of preparations for Visit Johor Year 2026 (VJY2026), with nearly 90% of its tourism infrastructure and products already in place as the state looks to welcome 12 million visitors. Tourism Johor director Mohammad Nazrul Abd Rahim said efforts were being intensified through large-scale promotions targeting key gateways…
JOHOR BARU: As the countdown to Visit Johor 2026 (VM2026) begins, anticipation is building among Malaysians eager to explore what the southern state has to offer. From theme park thrills to eco-tourism experiences, Johor’s growing list of attractions is stirring excitement among young travellers and families alike. “I’ve always heard Johor is more developed, especially…
JOHOR BARU, July 15 — Johor’s public healthcare system is reaching a critical point as a worsening manpower shortage continues to stretch frontline workers beyond safe limits, The Star reported. During a visit to Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI), Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi expressed grave concern over the situation, revealing that some nurses…
