He noted that the projects, under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP), would not only change Iskandar Malaysia's landscape but also Pengerang in the South East and Mersing in the North East.

The 27 entry point projects (EPP) would cover the education, tourism and the oil and gas sectors while the 32 Quality Living Projects under the Johor Baru transformation plan would cover safety and security, improvements in living standards in the city and also its road and transport systems.

“These projects will help generate RM25.57bil for the country's gross national income (GNI) and create 68,000 job opportunities by 2020,” he said when launching the Iskandar Malaysia City and Corridor Transformation Programme here yesterday.

- by The Star