THE Johor government plans to build a new road linking Pekan Nenas in Pontian to Ulu Choh, Iskandar Puteri,  to make it easier for residents in Pontian to commute, especially those working in Johor Bahru.

Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the project would cost about RM65 million.

“The road between Pekan Nanas and Johor Bahru has become increasingly congested of late, as it is the main route for residents travelling to Johor Bahru. A bridge has been built at Gelang Patah and when its opens next year, it will shorten travel time from 45 minutes to only 15 minutes,” he said at a programme with the Chinese and Indian communities at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Yu Ming, Pekan Nanas in Pontian today.

Also present was Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities  Wee Jeck Seng.

Onn Hafiz said the state government had allocated RM600,000 for the development of six Chinese villages in Pekan Nanas.

He also conveyed to the residents a message from the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, on His Majesty’s wish for “Bangsa Johor” to be a model and be respected by others for their unity and cooperation.

“His Majesty the Sultan of Johor wants “Bangsa Johor” to develop the state together and move as one family,” he said.

Earlier, Onn Hafiz presented Deepavali aid from Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor to 100 recipients. – Bernama, October 22, 2022.