Johor State Election: It’s All About Better Jobs, Better Wages And Homes People Can Afford
By Thenesh Anbalagan and Ng Sze Fung READ REPORT HERE Recent claims that Johor is “stepping ahead” should be treated with caution. Johor’s growth, investment momentum and employment expansion are real and should be welcomed. But a fuller comparison with Selangor and Penang shows that headline growth is not enough. Johor still falls behind on […] The post Johor State Election: It’s All About Better Jobs, Better Wages And Homes People Can Afford appeared first on REFSA .
Source: Research for Social Advancement · July 28, 2026 at 10:58 PM · AI-assisted report
JOHOR, 29 JULY 2026 —
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Recent claims that Johor is “stepping ahead” should be treated with caution. Johor’s growth, investment momentum and employment expansion are real and should be welcomed. But a fuller comparison with Selangor and Penang shows that headline growth is not enough. Johor still falls behind on key measures that matter to households: wage levels, job quality, investment depth, industrial ecosystem strength and housing affordability. The real question is not whether Johor is developing. It clearly is. The real question is whether this development is broad-based, high-value and felt by ordinary Johoreans. Growth must be judged not only by GDP or approved investment figures, but by whether workers earn more, local firms benefit, young people can access skilled jobs, and families can afford homes near where they work. In short, Johor must pursue job-led growth, not merely investment-led growth.
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