Johor’s Pandemic Challenges SYNOPSIS COMMENTARY

Domingo SYNOPSIS The full re-opening of land borders between Johor and Singapore is critical for Johor’s recovery and is in the interest of both countries, but prospects remain uncertain. [...] The suspension of the “Malaysia My Second Home” scheme for foreigners added to the woes of Johor’s property developers. [...] The Johor-Singapore Connection The closure of the two border crossings between Johor and S. [...] In May 2021, The Straits Times reported that 500 out of the 1,500 members of the Johor Indian Business Association, and 180 out of 300 members of the Johor Baru Cafes and Bars Operators’ Association had had to close. [...] In early August, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin had an audience with the Crown Prince of Johor to discuss increasing the vaccine supply and vaccine rate for the state.