Johor’s economy thriving - so why is cost of living a likely hot-button issue for state election?

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A North-South divide in wealth distribution means some Johoreans struggle to keep up with rising costs – a potential key issue in the Jul 11 state polls. JOHOR BAHRU: When purchasing officer Ahmad Azri Azizi was ready to get married and start a family, he had wanted to buy a two-storey townhouse near Johor Bahru city centre. The homes he had in mind were part of Johor's affordable housing scheme, Rumah Mampu Milik Johor (RMMJ), where some townhouse units are priced at around RM180,000 (US$44,