ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 3 -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia has not affected foreign investor interest in Johor aa a major regional investment destination, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

He said that investor confidence in Johor remains strong despite the global economic uncertainties due to the current geopolitical conflict.

Onn Hafiz, who is also the Johor Natural Resources, Administration, Finance, Planning, Economic Development and Tourism Committee chairman, explained that strong foreign investor interest can be seen during the state government's recent visit to China.

"The state government's latest working visit to China showed the continued interest of its domestic companies keen to expand their operations to Jo...