Johor
Johor | |
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State | |
| State and Occupied Territories of Johor, the Abode of Dignity Negeri dan Jajahan Takluk Johor Darul Ta'zim | |
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| Anthem: Lagu Bangsa Johor Johor State Anthem | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Anglo–Johor Treaty | 1885 |
| Johor State Constitution | 14 April 1895 |
| British protected states | 1914 |
| Japanese occupation | 1942 |
| Accession into the Federation of Malaya | 1948 |
| Malayan Declaration of Independence | 31 August 1957 |
| Proclamation of Malaysia | 16 September 1963 |
| Capital and largest city | Johor Bahru[3] 1°59′27″N 103°28′58″E / 1.99083°N 103.48278°E |
| Royal capital | Muar |
| Official languages | Malay |
| Common languages | Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil, others |
| Ethnic groups (2020)[4] |
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| Religion (2020)[4] |
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| Demonym(s) | Johorean |
| Government | Parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
• Sultan | Ibrahim Ismail ibni Iskandar |
• Chief Minister | Onn Hafiz Ghazi (BN–UMNO) |
| Legislature | Legislative Assembly |
| Area | |
• Total | 19,166 km2 (7,400 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation (Mount Ledang) | 1,276 m (4,186 ft) |
| Population | |
• 2020 census | 4,009,670 |
• Density | 209.2/km2 (541.8/sq mi) |
| GDP (PPP) | 2023 estimate |
• Total | $120.163 billion |
• Per capita | $29,302 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2023 estimate |
• Total | $31.401 billion[5] |
• Per capita | $9,189[5] |
| Gini (2022) | 0.366[6] low |
| HDI (2023) | 0.796[7] high |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit (RM/MYR) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Malaysian Time) |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
| Driving side | Left |
| Calling code | 07 06 (Muar and Tangkak)[8] |
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| ISO 3166 code | MY-01, 21–24[9] |
| Website | johor |
Johor[a] is a state of Malaysia in the south of the Malay Peninsula. It borders with Pahang, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the north. Johor has maritime borders with Singapore to the south and Indonesia to the east and west. As of 2023, the state's population is 4.09 million, making it the second most populous state in Malaysia, after Selangor.[14][15] Johor Bahru is the capital city and the economic centre of the state, Kota Iskandar is the state administrative centre and Muar serves as the royal capital.
As one of the nation's most important economic hubs, Johor has the highest gross domestic product (GDP) in Malaysia outside of the Klang Valley, making it the country's second largest state economy, behind Selangor. Its household income and total salaries are the second highest among all Malaysian states.[16][17] Johor has the world's second largest artificial intelligence hub,[18] with robust manufacturing and logistics centres, home to the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, the 15th busiest port in the world.[19] Iskandar Malaysia, which covers much of southern Johor, is the country's largest special economic zone by investment value.
Johor has high diversity in ethnicity, culture, language, and is known for its traditional dance of zapin and kuda kepang. The head of state is the Sultan of Johor, while the head of government is the Chief Minister. The government system is closely modelled on the Westminster system. Johor is divided into administrative districts, with Johor Bahru District being the second largest district in Malaysia by population and economy.[20][21] Islam is the state religion, but other religions can be freely practised. Johor has diverse tropical rainforests and an equatorial climate. Situated at the southern foothills of the Tenasserim Hills, inselbergs and massifs dominate the state's flat landscape, with Mount Ledang being the highest point.
- ^ a b c "Maklumat Kenegaraan (Negeri Johor Darul Ta'zim)" [Statehood Information (State of Johor Darul Ta'zim)] (in Malay). Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 8 July 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
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- ^ "MAIN INDICATOR IN M.B. JOHOR BAHRU". MyCenDash. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Key Findings of Population and Housing Census of Malaysia 2020" (pdf) (in Malay and English). Department of Statistics, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-2000-85-3.
- ^ a b DOSM. "Department of Statistics Malaysia". www.dosm.gov.my. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Laporan Sosioekonomi Negeri Johor 2023". Department of Statistics Malaysia (in Malay). August 2024. ISSN 2600-9919.
- ^ "Malaysia Human Development Index (MHDI), 2023". dosm.gov.my. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Area codes in Johor". cybo.com. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ "State Code". Malaysian National Registration Department. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ "Postal codes in Johor". cybo.com. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ "Postal codes in Kluang". cybo.com. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- ^ "Johor @ a Glance". Department of Statistics, Malaysia. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Johor has a population of 4,009,670 people. What does this population look like?". Department of Information, Ministry of Communications and Multimedia, Malaysia. 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
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- ^ "Johor – Info Malaysia (IIM) Leading Industrial, Commercial, Tourism & Information in Malaysia". www.iim.com.my. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Malaysia's average household income increased to RM8,479 in 2022, says Stats Dept". The Star. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ DOSM. "Department of Statistics Malaysia". www.statistics.gov.my. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "South-East Asia makes an AI power grab". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ BIRRUNTHA, S. (2 January 2025). "PTP handles record-breaking 12.5mil TEUs in 2024 | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ Aman, Azanis Shahila (3 November 2024). "Petaling district has Malaysia's next highest GDP after KL, says DOSM | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ Bernama (29 August 2023). "Petaling District has highest population, density in 2023 - DOSM". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
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