Johor : abode of development? / edited by Francis E. Hutchinson & Serina Rahman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hutchinson, Francis E., editor.

Serina Rahman, editor.

Series:

The Sijori series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Investments, Singaporean--Malaysia--Johor.

Investments, Singaporean.

Industries--Malaysia--Johor.

Industries.

Johor (Malaysia)--Economic conditions.

Johor (Malaysia).

Johor (Malaysia)--Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvii, 539 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Singapore : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2020.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

In 1990, the Malaysian state of Johor-along with Singapore and the Indonesian island of Batam-launched the Growth Triangle to attract foreign direct investment. For Johor, this drive was very successful, transforming its economy and driving up income levels. Today, Johor is one of Malaysia's "developed" states, housing large clusters of electrical and electronics, food processing, and furniture producing firms. While welcome, this structural transformation has also entailed important challenges and strategic choices. After three decades, Johor's manufacture-for-export model is under question, as it faces increasing competition and flat-lining technological capabilities. In response, the state has sought to diversify its economy through strategic investments in new, mostly service-based activities. Yet, Johor retains pockets of excellence in traditional sectors that also require support and policy attention. The state's economic transformation has also been accompanied by far-reaching political, social, and environmental change. Not least, Johor's growing population has generated demand for affordable housing and put pressure on public services. The strain has been exacerbated by workers from other states and overseas. These demographic factors and large-scale projects have, in turn, put stress on the environment. Building on earlier work by the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute on the Singapore-Johor-Riau Islands Cross-border Region, this book focuses on this important Malaysian state, as it deals with important domestic challenges on one hand and strives to engage with international markets on the other.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

List of Maps

List of Tables and Appendixes

List of Figures

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Prologue

Contributors

Abbreviations

Introduction

1. Situating Johor

Section I: Economics

Maps

2. Agriculture in Johor: What’s Left?

3. Johor’s Oil Palm Economy: Past, Present and Future

4. Johor’s Oil and Gas Sector: The Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex and Its Implications

5. The Private Healthcare Sector in Johor: Trends and Prospects

6. EduCity, Johor: Its Promise and Challenges

7. Tourism in Johor and Its Potential

Section II: Politics

8. UMNO and Barisan Nasional in Johor: A Time-Bound Fixed Deposit?

9. Electoral Politics and the Malaysian Chinese Association in Johor

10. Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia in Johor: New Party, Big Responsibility

11. Parti Amanah Negara in Johor: Birth, Challenges and Prospects

12. The Johor Sultanate: Rise or Re-emergence?

Section III: Social and Environmental Issues

13. Foreign Workers in Johor: The Dependency Dilemma

14. Johor Remains as the Bastion of Kaum Tua

15. Johor Bahru’s Urban Transformation: Authority and Agency Revisited

16. Housing Policy in Johor: Trends and Prospects

17. Johor’s Forest City Faces Critical Challenges

18. The Struggle for Balance: Johor’s Environmental Issues, Overlaps and Future

Conclusion

19. Johor: Abode of Development?

Appendix

Sources for the Johor Maps

Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Dec 2020).

ISBN:

9789814881289

9814881287

OCLC:

1224279251