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Johor looks to 2040 with one priority: ‘People’s needs first’
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Merzsam Singkee , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 26, 2026
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Johor officials say future development should be built around the people who will live and work there, rather than leaving communities to adjust after projects are completed.
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