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The name Johor comes from the Arabic word
“Jauhar” which means “Valuable Gem”. Arab
influence in Johor began with the arrival of Agriculture Mining &
Arab spice traders on its shores once upon a Quarrying
time. Johor is also known as “Hujung Tanah” 14.2%
0.4%
(tip of the land) or “Gangganu” by the Siamese
meaning “Gem”. Johor is the Southern most
and third largest state in Peninsular Malaysia.
The crescent and the star on the state flag
symbolise the sovereignty of the monarch.
The red colour symbolises warriors who ECONOMIC Construction
GROWTH IN
protect the state and dark blue symbolises the Manufacturing 6.6%
2019
29.4%state government.
(AT CONSTANT 2015
PRICE) (%)
CAPITAL Johor Bahru
ROYAL TOWN Muar
PARLIAMENTARY 26
CONSTITUENCIES 56
POPULATION PROJECTION OF 2019 Services GDP
48.2% 5.6%
POPULATION 3,772,300
BIRTH 15,405
DEATH 5,466
Source: www.dosm.gov.my
344 MALAYSIA BAHARU 2019: Official Year Book
www.johor.gov.my
The name Johor comes from the Arabic word
“Jauhar” which means “Valuable Gem”. Arab
influence in Johor began with the arrival of Agriculture Mining &
Arab spice traders on its shores once upon a Quarrying
time. Johor is also known as “Hujung Tanah” 14.2%
0.4%
(tip of the land) or “Gangganu” by the Siamese
meaning “Gem”. Johor is the Southern most
and third largest state in Peninsular Malaysia.
The crescent and the star on the state flag
symbolise the sovereignty of the monarch.
The red colour symbolises warriors who ECONOMIC Construction
GROWTH IN
protect the state and dark blue symbolises the Manufacturing 6.6%
2019
29.4%state government.
(AT CONSTANT 2015
PRICE) (%)
CAPITAL Johor Bahru
ROYAL TOWN Muar
PARLIAMENTARY 26
CONSTITUENCIES 56
POPULATION PROJECTION OF 2019 Services GDP
48.2% 5.6%
POPULATION 3,772,300
BIRTH 15,405
DEATH 5,466
Source: www.dosm.gov.my
344 MALAYSIA BAHARU 2019: Official Year Book
