Johor may fund own E-ART project if Federal Govt returns 25% tax revenue, says Onn Hafiz
Johor Mentri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has suggested that the state may self-fund the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit project if the Federal government returns 25% of the state's tax revenue. The proposal aims to address future traffic congestion concerns linked to the Singapore-Johor RTS Link.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing fiscal tensions between state and federal governments regarding infrastructure funding and regional development.
JOHOR BARU: Johor may develop the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) system on its own if the Federal government returns 25% of the tax revenue generated by the state, says caretaker Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
The article presents the state official's perspective while acknowledging the complexity of federal-state financial relations.
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