Azalina Seeks District Recognition For Fast-growing Pengerang
KOTA TINGGI, June 14 (Bernama) -- Pengerang Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has urged the Johor state government to consider granting district status to her constituency, citing its rapid economic growth and strategic importance.
She said the recognition would enable the area to receive better access to public facilities and government services, in line with its development as a key economic hub — particularly in the oil and gas sector.
Currently part of the Kota Tinggi district, Pengerang falls under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and has attracted multi-billion ringgit investments. These include the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC) by Petronas and the Desaru Coast integrated resort managed by a subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Bhd.
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