Beyond the Border Boom: Johor’s Economic Reality and the Cost of Delay
Singapore’s stagnation, Johor’s vulnerabilities, and the resignation of key federal ministers could converge into Malaysia’s most dangerous economic moment in years JOHOR BAHRU, JOHOR: Malaysia is entering a delicate phase of economic exposure. The state of Johor, often seen as the southern gateway to national prosperity, is now at the centre of an unfolding stress test. Its economic vulnerability is no longer confined to localised issues; it reflects structural weaknesses across the country. With multiple ministerial resignations affecting economic portfolios at the federal level, the nation’s ability to respond to mounting pressures is further compromised. Meanwhile, traditionally resilient states like Selangor and Kuala Lumpur are beginning to show signs of softening — all pointing to a national economic slowdown that may deepen if left unaddressed. Johor's Economic Fragility Is Now Impossible to Ignore Once hailed as the rising star of Malaysia’s regional economic map, Johor...
