Johor

Also known as Johore, Johor Darul Ta'zim

Johor 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 2025, the state's population is 4.2 million, making it the second most populous state in Malaysia, after Selangor. Johor Bahru is the capital city and the economic centre of the state, and Muar serves as the royal capital.

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Johor is a state in southern Malaysia with a population of 4.2 million—the second largest in the country—that serves as an important economic hub through its capital city, Johor Bahru. Its strategic location on the Malay Peninsula, bordering Singapore and Indonesia, makes it geographically significant for regional trade and connectivity.

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Political division.name: Johor
Political division.official_name: State and Subject Territory of Johor, the Abode of Dignity
Political division.settlement_type: State
Political division.image_flag: Flag of Johor.svg
Political division.flag_alt: Flag of Johor
Political division.image_shield: Coat of arms of Johor.svg
Political division.shield_size: 85px
Political division.shield_alt: Flag and coat of arms of Johor#Coat of arms
Political division.established_title1: Anglo–Johor Treaty
Political division.established_date1: 1885
Political division.established_title2: Johor State Constitution
Political division.established_date2: 14 April 1895
Political division.established_title3: British protected states
Political division.established_date3: 1914
Political division.established_title4: Japanese occupation
Political division.established_date4: 1942
Political division.established_title5: Accession into the Federation of Malaya
Political division.established_date5: 1948

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Official name: Johor
Demonym: Orang Johor
Population: 3348283
Area: 19210
Elevation: 1276
Official website: www.johor.gov.my
Image: Forest trees in Johor.jpg
Dialing code: 07
Licence plate code: J
Mains voltage: 230

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postal code: 80000–86999
Commons category: Johor
Commons gallery: Johor
email address: mailto:[email protected]
native label: Johor / جوهور

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Etymology
History
Hindu-Buddhist Era
Sultanate of Johor
British protected states
Second World War
Post-war and independence
Malaysia
Politics
Government
Administrative divisions
Security
Territorial disputes
Geography
Climate
Biodiversity
Economy
Utilities
Energy and water resources
Telecommunication and broadcasting
Transportation
Roads
Rail
Air
Water
Healthcare
Education
Demography
Ethnicity and immigration
Religion
Languages
Culture
Chingay parade
Cuisine
Holidays and festivals
Sports
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Johor is one of Malaysia's most important economic hubs, having the highest gross domestic product (GDP) in Malaysia outside of the Klang Valley, making it the country's second largest state economy. Its household income and total salaries are also the second highest among all Malaysian states. Johor has the world's second largest artificial intelligence hub, robust manufacturing and logistics centres, and home to the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, the 15th busiest port in the world. Located in southern Johor, Iskandar Malaysia is Malaysia's largest special economic zone by investment value.