MADANI Government On Right Track To Boost Johor Development – Nga

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Malaysia is on the right track under the MADANI Government, with strong cooperation between the Federal and Johor state governments seen as key to accelerating development and economic growth in the state, said DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming.

In a statement, Nga said Johor stands to benefit further when both levels of government are administered by the same coalition with a shared vision and closer collaboration.

“Close collaboration between both levels of government has enabled development plans, infrastructure projects and public initiatives to be implemented more efficiently for the benefit of the people,” he said.

Nga, who is also Housing and Local Government Minister, said a stable relationship between the Federal and state governments would help boost economic growth, attract more investments and create better job opportunities for local communities. He cited the RM110 billion in investments secured by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) in Johor last year. He added that closer coordination would further position Johor towards sustainable and inclusive development.

Nga said the MADANI Government remains committed to supporting Johor through continued investment, quality public services and people-centric policies aimed at improving living standards. He stressed that political stability, policy consistency and strong cooperation are essential to sustaining investor confidence and ensuring long-term prosperity.

Among the achievements highlighted were Malaysia’s position as a preferred destination for foreign investors, supported by clear policies, strong fundamentals and stability, which attracted RM426.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025. He also noted the country’s resilient trade performance, with Malaysia recording a trade volume of RM3.1 trillion in 2025 despite global economic uncertainties.

Nga further pointed to Malaysia’s improved ranking in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), rising from 67th to 54th place, as well as stronger international credit ratings following Moody’s upgrade of Malaysia’s outlook to A3 stable. He also highlighted Malaysia’s diplomatic engagements, including a RM52.73 billion strategic partnership with Turkmenistan and long-term energy cooperation with Russia, which he said would help secure the country’s oil and gas supply for the next 20 years.

-NMT