New RM194.5mil Johor court complex to open Jan 1
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor’s new RM194.5 million court complex at Kota Iskandar here will begin operations on Jan 1, replacing the ageing facility at Jalan Ayer Molek.
Johor will inaugurate a new RM194.5 million court complex on January 1, replacing an aging facility at Jalan Ayer Molek. The 6.87ha complex, spread across Kota Iskandar, will house 24 courtrooms, including chambers for the High Court, Sessions Court and a magistrate's court. Law and Institutional Reform Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said highlighted the facility's full digitalization to optimize case management and court proceedings.
The new complex aims to bolster the judicial institution by adhering to principles of law and justice. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi revealed that construction commenced in February 2023 at a cost of RM194.5 million. The complex, characterized by traditional Malay architecture, incorporates motifs inspired by Johor's heritage such as gambier and black pepper.
Additional amenities include a library, auditorium, cafeteria, nursery, prayer room and a multipurpose hall with a seating capacity of 300. The complex also offers 319 parking spaces for cars, including areas designated for the disabled and electric vehicles, as well as 65 motorcycle parking bays. This development is part of 11 court complex projects nationwide, backed by a total allocation of RM736 million.
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