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New Straits Times
10-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Night safari planned under Johor Zoo's RM7mil re-do ahead of Visit Johor 2026
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Zoo is undergoing a transformation that will bring new life to its century-old grounds, including its first-ever night safari experience under a sweeping RM7 million revamp. The phase 2 redevelopment is aimed at making the zoo a top-tier urban wildlife attraction for Visit Johor Year 2026, with works slated for completion by Dec 15, this year. State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Jafni Md Shukor said works that began in early May were progressing well. It will elevate the country's oldest zoo into a modern, family-friendly destination with interactive, educational and immersive experiences. Among the upgrades under Phase 2 are improved animal enclosures, disabled- and stroller-friendly pathways, and the much-anticipated night safari dubbed "Zoo Malam". Jafni said the night-time zoo experience will allow visitors to observe nocturnal animals in a safe and engaging setting. "This is more than a facelift. We are reimagining Johor Zoo as a competitive, internationally benchmarked city zoo that celebrates heritage while embracing the future," he told the New Straits Times. The redevelopment comes on the back of the zoo's impressive performance since its reopening on Aug 31, last year. There have been over 500,000 visitors since its reopening following a four-year closure for major refurbishment. Spanning 12 hectares, the 96-year-old facility reopened with the support of RM9 million in the first phase redevelopment, with funding from the Johor Baru, Iskandar Puteri and Pasir Gudang city councils. Jafni said, buoyed by the strong turnout, visitor projections were estimated to surpass 1 million within a year, which is a 150 per cent surge. It has also driven a sharp revenue increase from RM1.5 million to RM7 million, a milestone that would place the zoo on a self-sustaining path. "The revitalised city zoo is fast regaining its place as a key tourism draw, setting the stage for further growth ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026. "The remarkable turnaround was achieved through a people-first approach and upgraded facilities that keep guests coming back," Jafni added. The zoo's central location in Johor Baru, combined with enhanced accessibility such as e-ticketing systems, shuttle bus services and newly themed zones, has attracted not only local visitors but also tourists from Singapore and beyond.
New Straits Times
10-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Night safari plan in RM7 million zoo revamp ahead of Visit Johor 2026
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Zoo is undergoing a transformation that will bring new life to its century-old grounds, including its first-ever night safari experience under a sweeping RM7 million revamp. The phase 2 redevelopment is aimed at making the zoo a top-tier urban wildlife attraction for Visit Johor Year 2026, with works slated for completion by Dec 15, this year. State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Jafni Md Shukor said works that began in early May were progressing well. It will elevate the country's oldest zoo into a modern, family-friendly destination with interactive, educational and immersive experiences. Among the upgrades under Phase 2 are improved animal enclosures, disabled- and stroller-friendly pathways, and the much-anticipated night safari dubbed "Zoo Malam". Jafni said the night-time zoo experience will allow visitors to observe nocturnal animals in a safe and engaging setting. "This is more than a facelift. We are reimagining Johor Zoo as a competitive, internationally benchmarked city zoo that celebrates heritage while embracing the future," he told the New Straits Times. The redevelopment comes on the back of the zoo's impressive performance since its reopening on Aug 31, last year. There have been over 500,000 visitors since its reopening following a four-year closure for major refurbishment. Spanning 12 hectares, the 96-year-old facility reopened with the support of RM9 million in the first phase redevelopment, with funding from the Johor Baru, Iskandar Puteri and Pasir Gudang city councils. Jafni said, buoyed by the strong turnout, visitor projections were estimated to surpass 1 million within a year, which is a 150 per cent surge. It has also driven a sharp revenue increase from RM1.5 million to RM7 million, a milestone that would place the zoo on a self-sustaining path. "The revitalised city zoo is fast regaining its place as a key tourism draw, setting the stage for further growth ahead of Visit Johor Year 2026. "The remarkable turnaround was achieved through a people-first approach and upgraded facilities that keep guests coming back," Jafni added. The zoo's central location in Johor Baru, combined with enhanced accessibility such as e-ticketing systems, shuttle bus services and newly themed zones, has attracted not only local visitors but also tourists from Singapore and beyond.
Barnama
23-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Selangor To Begin Enforcement Against 68 Illegal Factories In July
GENERAL SHAH ALAM, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government will carry out enforcement action against 68 illegal factories operating for over 20 years on state-owned land in the Klang and Petaling districts, said State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim. He said that the committee decided to conduct enforcement against operators of these illegal factories as they continue to encroach on state land, including road reserves, despite having been issued relocation orders. He said it is high time the state government took more decisive action to clear the area, as the operations of these factories also contribute to environmental pollution. "Of the total, 17 premises are classified as unauthorised factories operating in Klang, while the remainder are located in Shah Alam and Petaling, involving various types of businesses, including household glass manufacturing, furniture production, welding, workshops, and heavy machinery storage. "They have encroached on state land and set up factories without any Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL)," he told reporters after chairing today's meeting of the Selangor Unauthorised Factories standing committee, attended by representatives from local authorities here. Ng said the state government would not grant ownership status to the factories involved, adding that the operators must vacate the sites for the land to be rehabilitated. He said that investigations found that none of the factories involved were engaged in illegal waste processing, including electronic waste, and have never faced legal action for environmental pollution. Meanwhile, Ng said 90 notices under Section 7A of the National Land Code were issued to factory operators for the misuse of agricultural land, adding that approximately 500 more would be issued by July as part of a land regularisation effort with local authorities. "Although the number of unauthorised factories has shown a downward trend from over 6,000 to 4,170 so far, the state government will not compromise with those who encroach on state land," he added.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Selangor to begin enforcement against 68 illegal factories in July, says exco
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will carry out enforcement action against 68 illegal factories operating for over 20 years on state-owned land in the Klang and Petaling districts, says State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim. He said that the committee decided to conduct enforcement against operators of these illegal factories as they continue to encroach on state land, including road reserves, despite having been issued relocation orders. He said it is high time the state government took more decisive action to clear the area, as the operations of these factories also contribute to environmental pollution. "Of the total, 17 premises are classified as unauthorised factories operating in Klang, while the remainder are located in Shah Alam and Petaling, involving various types of businesses, including household glass manufacturing, furniture production, welding, workshops, and heavy machinery storage "They have encroached on state land and set up factories without any Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL)," he told reporters after chairing today's meeting of the Selangor Unauthorised Factories standing committee, attended by representatives from local authorities here. Ng said the state government would not grant ownership status to the factories involved, adding that the operators must vacate the sites for the land to be rehabilitated. He said that investigations found that none of the factories involved were engaged in illegal waste processing, including electronic waste, and have never faced legal action for environmental pollution. Meanwhile, Ng said 90 notices under Section 7A of the National Land Code were issued to factory operators for the misuse of agricultural land, adding that approximately 500 more would be issued by July as part of a land regularisation effort with local authorities. "Although the number of unauthorised factories has shown a downward trend from over 6,000 to 4,170 so far, the state government will not compromise with those who encroach on state land," he added. - Bernama
