Johor is the third largest and one of the most developed states in Peninsular Malaysia.  Its population exceeds two million people, comprising an ethnic mix of Malays, Chinese, Indians and other groups.

The capital of the state of Johor is Johor Bahru which is located at the southernmost tip of Malaysia. Johor Bahru is but half an hour’s drive to Singapore, joined by a common Causeway at the city center as well as by a Second-Link which can be assessed through the Skudai Highway.

The origin of the word "Johor" comes from the Arabic word "Jauhar," which means "precious stones", and serves to illustrate the influence of early Arab traders in Johor.

The history of modern Johor began with Dato' Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim, a descendant of Sultan Abdul Jalil IV of Johor who was integral in putting Johor on the economic map when he opened up land to Chinese settlers from Singapore for the cultivation of pepper. Not surprisingly, the pepper plant and its fruit are still used as motifs in many of Johor's artistic representations today.

The Temenggong was succeeded by his son, Dato' Temenggong Abu Bakar, who continued his father's efforts in cultivating relations with the British at that time. He was formally crowned in 1866 as the Sultan of Johor, earning him the title of "Father of Modern Johor". He gave Johor its constitution, developed an efficient system of administration, and moved it from Teluk Belanga in Singapore to Tanjung Puteri, which was then renamed as Johor Bahru.

Johor today is a prosperous state with a rapidly expanding economy, fueled by agriculture, manufacturing, commerce and tourism. When completed, Persada Johor will mark the next stage of growth for Malaysia's southern gateway, playing an intrinsic role in further advancing commerce by bringing the world of business together in one place.