Johor : Abode of Development? /
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 “develo...
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| author | Hutchinson, Francis E., contributor, editor 611644 Serina Rahman, contributor, editor 611652 ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, publisher 611655 |
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| description | 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. These economic and social changes have also had political ramifications. While Johor is a bastion of two of the country’s oldest and most established political parties, the state’s large, urban and connected electorate has made it hospitable terrain for new political organisations. Beyond electoral politics, Johor is also the home of a powerful and influential royal family, with very specific ideas about its role in the state’s political life. |
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| spelling | KOHA-OAI-TEST:6017032022-11-16T01:30:05ZJohor : Abode of Development? / Hutchinson, Francis E., contributor, editor 611644 Serina Rahman, contributor, editor 611652 ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, publisher 611655 textSingapore : ISEAS, Yusof Ishak Institute,2020engIn 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. These economic and social changes have also had political ramifications. While Johor is a bastion of two of the country’s oldest and most established political parties, the state’s large, urban and connected electorate has made it hospitable terrain for new political organisations. Beyond electoral politics, Johor is also the home of a powerful and influential royal family, with very specific ideas about its role in the state’s political life.Includes bibliographical references and index.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. These economic and social changes have also had political ramifications. While Johor is a bastion of two of the country’s oldest and most established political parties, the state’s large, urban and connected electorate has made it hospitable terrain for new political organisations. Beyond electoral politics, Johor is also the home of a powerful and influential royal family, with very specific ideas about its role in the state’s political life.Koleksi Khazanah Intelektual JohorInvestments, SingaporeanIndustriesDecentralization in governmentURN:ISBN:9789814881272 |
| spellingShingle | Koleksi Khazanah Intelektual Johor Investments, Singaporean Industries Decentralization in government Hutchinson, Francis E., contributor, editor 611644 Serina Rahman, contributor, editor 611652 ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, publisher 611655 Johor : Abode of Development? / |
| title | Johor : Abode of Development? / |
| title_full | Johor : Abode of Development? / |
| title_fullStr | Johor : Abode of Development? / |
| title_full_unstemmed | Johor : Abode of Development? / |
| title_short | Johor : Abode of Development? / |
| title_sort | johor abode of development |
| topic | Koleksi Khazanah Intelektual Johor Investments, Singaporean Industries Decentralization in government |
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