Can Singapore-linked growth deliver votes for Johor’s ruling party?
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of Singapore-linked growth on the upcoming Johor state elections amidst rising living costs.
The state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, scheduled for July 11 and August 1, have opened two battlegrounds where economic issues take precedence over the political wrangling of Malaysia’s coalition parties. The ballot will also test whether Singapore-linked rail projects, economic zones and a data centre investment push have translated into support among Johor’s 2.73 million voters grappling with higher living costs. Nominations to fill 56 seats in the Johor state assembly will begin on...
Topics covered
- Johor elections
- economic issues
- Singapore-linked projects
- political landscape
- voter support
- living costs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Singapore, Malaysia
Places: Johor, Negeri Sembilan
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