ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 6 (Bernama) -- Johor state government is gazetting more than 500 new parking spaces in areas around Johor Bahru, Pasir Gudang and Kulai to tackle long-term parking issues, particularly involving those working in Singapore.
Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said it was prompted by reports of vehicles parked long-term, even in public spaces near hospitals and busy spots.
He said the gazetting process for the new parking areas is expected to wrap up by the third quarter of 2026, adding that implementation would take two to three months, given the need for state government approvals and formal procedures.
"This measure aims to create a more orderly and equitable parking system and to stop vehicles being left parked for 14 to 16 hours without payment," he told reporters after the Johor State Legislative Assembly winding-up session at the Sultan Ismail Building today.
He said the state government is also exploring new options, including potential time limits on parking and fees for extended-stay parking.
Earlier during the winding-up session, Mohd Jafni said the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) will waive all vehicle parking fees across its areas this month.
He said the move will give people time to download the new Parkmax@JOHOR app, which replaces MBJBSpot from June 1.
"MBJBSpot users with leftover credit can claim a refund or transfer it using the online form or by visiting MBJB counters by May 31," he said, assuring that existing credit balances will remain unaffected.
He said the migration process will be conducted in phases, noting that the new system forms part of efforts to unify digital parking across the state.
--BERNAMA
