Nine Key 12MP Projects Approved
He said the approved projects include the construction of Sultanah Aminah Dua Hospital in Johor Bharu and work to widen highways.
He said this during today's winding-up debate session at the Johor State Legislative Assembly in Kota Iskandar.
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