ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 25 — The Johor government expects 26,000 job opportunities to be offered to young people across the state this year, driven by rapid economic growth and the influx of high-value investments.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the projected figure reflected a consistent year-on-year increase, following the success of various strategic initiatives, including the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and large-scale career events such as the Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC) Mega Job Fair.

He said the state had continued to record a significant increase in quality job opportunities compared with previous years.

“A total of 15,000 job opportunities were offered in 2022, rising to 17,000 in 2024 and surging to 24,000 in 2025, before reaching a target of 26,000 this year,” he said.