Article: Johor Baru high prices a nightmare for locals

Kalam B. Jehan
New Straits Times
12-26-2000
Johor Baru high prices a nightmare for locals
Byline: Kalam B. Jehan
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: Letters
Type: Letter

I WISH to highlight the issue of Johor Baru being an expensive place to live in.

A few days ago on national television during the 6pm news, I heard a statement made by Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman at the opening ceremony of a mega sales event.
Abdul Ghani was reported as saying that the cost of living in Johor Baru was very high.

He was quick to mention that the cost of things and rental in Johor Baru were the highest in the country. He added that he would set up a committee to study the situation.

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