Johor Baru mayor Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman shares with StarMetro the measures taken by the local council to keep the city clean to attract more tourists and spur the economy.
As the southernmost state capital in the peninsula, Johor Baru, which was granted city status in 1994, not only represents the state of Johor but also Malaysia.
The Johor Bersih programme is fully enforced in the city centre, so compounds are issued to those caught littering cigarette butts, food wrappers and plastic containers. Sungai Segget has improved in many ways in terms of cleanliness and its landscape. It is a popular place with visitors and tourists.
MBJB officers will supervise to ensure the contractors carry out cleaning works at the markets based on the agreed time schedule.We have appointed contractors to ensure these places are cleaned regularly. For 2022, 1,466 banners were removed. For the first two months this year, we have taken down 275 banners.
Even during the movement control order period, we still had to cover the cost as per the agreement signed.
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