He said this decision was made so as to spur Johor’s economic growth and make the state more competitive in terms of technology infrastructure.

“While this is not an initiative at the moment, I will discuss with Iskandar Investment Bhd so that in the development of Iskandar Malaysia, we hasten the creation of a ‘digital enclave’ or a more comprehensive digital development centre.

“If Kuala Lumpur has (Plaza) Low Yat, why is there no (such digital centre) in Johor. We will bring all support activities to realise digital development in Johor,” he said at the opening ceremony of the Johor Digital Economy Centre here today.

Hasni also said the state government has given assurance that it would simplify matters and reduce bureaucracy to facilitate investors and those who want to develop technology infrastructure in the state.

“In Johor, telecommunication infrastructure needs to be fully equipped to cover every district. If we are at 4G level, planning for 5G needs to be expedited.

“I assure investors and those who want to develop the technology infrastructure, telecommunications in the state, I will do my best to ensure that doing business in Johor is easy and we will try to narrow down all aspects of bureaucracy that are obstacles,” he said.