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AsiaOne
19 hours ago
- Business
- AsiaOne
Johor and Grab in talks to enhance cross-border travel agreement, Singapore News
The Johor government and ride hailing company Grab are in discussions to update the Cross-Border Travel Agreement between Singapore and the Malaysian state. This aims to make travel between Singapore and Johor smoother, said Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi in a statement posted to Facebook on Thursday (June 19). Stating that these discussions were raised during a recent meeting with Grab's senior management, amongst other key matters, Onn Hafiz explained that the talks form part of broader efforts to enhance Johor's tourism and transportation sectors ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026 (TMJ 2026). TMJ 2026 is a statewide campaign which aims to attract 12 million tourists to Johor and generate RM42 billion in revenue, reported Bernama. "The discussions also explored potential cross-border collaborations involving the Malaysian and Singaporean transport ministries, alongside the role of Grab and other public transport providers in facilitating smoother travel between the two countries," Onn Hafiz said. AsiaOne has reached out to Grab for more information. The Chief Minister also revealed that an integrated, physical and digital platform, which showcases must-visit attractions in Johor, was in the works. This initiative holds strong potential to help tourists access information more easily online and offline while further boosting the state's tourism sector, he said. "It will also create new income opportunities for the people, stimulate the local economy and position Johor as a modern, open and globally welcoming state." [[nid:718706]]
Focus Malaysia
2 days ago
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
Johor, Grab in talks to enhance cross-border travel agreement with Singapore
THE Johor government is in talks with ride-hailing company Grab to update the Cross-Border Travel Agreement, aiming to further streamline travel between Johor and Singapore. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a statement today, said the discussions were among the key matters raised during a recent meeting with Grab's senior management. He said the talks form part of broader efforts to enhance the state's tourism and transportation sectors ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026 (TMJ 2026). 'The discussions also explored potential cross-border collaborations involving the Malaysian and Singaporean transport ministries, alongside the role of Grab and other public transport providers in facilitating smoother travel between the two countries,' he said. Onn Hafiz also revealed plans to introduce an integrated physical and digital platform to showcase must-visit attractions in Johor. This initiative, he said, holds strong potential to help tourists access information more easily online and offline, while further boosting the state's tourism sector. 'It will also create new income opportunities for the people, stimulate the local economy and position Johor as a modern, open and globally welcoming state. Insya-Allah,' he said. ‒ June 19, 2025 Main image: Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Johor, Grab in talks to boost cross-border travel
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government is in talks with ride-hailing company Grab to update the Cross-Border Travel Agreement, aiming to further streamline travel between Johor and Singapore. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a statement today, said the discussions were among the key matters raised during a recent meeting with Grab's senior management. He said the talks form part of broader efforts to enhance Johor's tourism and transportation sectors ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026 (TMJ 2026). 'The discussions also explored potential cross-border collaborations involving the Malaysian and Singaporean transport ministries, alongside the role of Grab and other public transport providers in facilitating smoother travel between the two countries,' he said. Onn Hafiz also revealed plans to introduce an integrated physical and digital platform to showcase must-visit attractions in Johor. This initiative, he said, holds strong potential to help tourists access information more easily online and offline, while further boosting the state's tourism sector. 'It will also create new income opportunities for the people, stimulate the local economy and position Johor as a modern, open and globally welcoming state. Insya-Allah,' he said.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Johor, Grab in talks to enhance cross-border travel agreement with Singapore
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government is in talks with ride-hailing company Grab to update the Cross-Border Travel Agreement, aiming to further streamline travel between Johor and Singapore. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a statement today, said the discussions were among the key matters raised during a recent meeting with Grab's senior management. He said the talks form part of broader efforts to enhance Johor's tourism and transportation sectors ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026 (TMJ 2026). 'The discussions also explored potential cross-border collaborations involving the Malaysian and Singaporean transport ministries, alongside the role of Grab and other public transport providers in facilitating smoother travel between the two countries,' he said. Onn Hafiz also revealed plans to introduce an integrated physical and digital platform to showcase must-visit attractions in Johor. This initiative, he said, holds strong potential to help tourists access information more easily online and offline, while further boosting the state's tourism sector. 'It will also create new income opportunities for the people, stimulate the local economy and position Johor as a modern, open and globally welcoming state. Insya-Allah,' he said.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Johor, Grab In Talks To Enhance Cross-Border Travel Agreement With Singapore
JOHOR BAHRU, June 19 (Bernama) – The Johor government is in talks with ride-hailing company Grab to update the Cross-Border Travel Agreement, aiming to further streamline travel between Johor and Singapore. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a statement today, said the discussions were among the key matters raised during a recent meeting with Grab's senior management. He said the talks form part of broader efforts to enhance Johor's tourism and transportation sectors ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026 (TMJ 2026).
