Johor Undertaking 33 Beautification, Landscape Projects Worth RM152.44 Mln – Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 (Bernama) – The Johor government, in collaboration with all 16 local authorities (PBTs), is currently undertaking 33 beautification and landscaping projects across the state, valued at RM152.44 million.

Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the projects include upgrades to recreational parks, pedestrian walkways, heritage areas, public art murals, tourism infrastructure, urban lighting and strategic visual markers, all aimed at directly improving the quality of life for the people.

He said the allocation includes RM2.92 million for upgrading Taman Bandar Bukit Layang-Layang in conjunction with the National Landscape Day 2025 programme, RM1.48 million for landscape and beautification works at TMIYC Pasir Gudang, and RM30 million for infrastructure and beautification in the Johor Bahru City Centre.

“Each of these projects brings direct benefits to the people in the form of more comfortable recreational spaces, a more attractive urban environment, job opportunities in the landscape and tourism sectors, and an enhanced city image that encourages investor interest,” he said.

He was speaking at the launch of the National Landscape Day 2025 celebration at the national level, officiated by Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda, the wife of the Regent of Johor.

Also present were Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.

Onn Hafiz said Johor is the only state to have its own State Landscape Department, demonstrating its commitment to systematic and integrated landscape development.

According to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the landscape industry contributed RM39.4 billion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, with Johor having the highest number of nurseries in Malaysia, accounting for 87 per cent of the national total.

“This development not only reflects the rapid growth of the landscape sector, but also strengthens its position as one of the country’s promising new economic drivers,” he said.

He also expressed appreciation to the Federal Government, especially the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) and the National Landscape Department, for their continued commitment to strengthening community landscapes in Johor.

He added that between 2023 and 2025, Johor received an allocation of RM14 million from KPKT to implement 28 Public Parks and Madani Recreational Park projects across the state.

-- BERNAMA