Johor gearing up for surge in visitors after weekend change

JOHOR BAHRU - Businesses are considering measures to prepare for the larger crowds expected to flock to the city once Johor starts observing the Saturday-Sunday weekend in 2025.

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They are anticipating higher foot traffic as Singaporeans, who make up a significant portion of visitors to Johor Bahru, also have Saturdays and Sundays as their days off.

Johor Bahru Coffee, Restaurant and Bar Operators Association chairman Wee Liang Satt said some businesses may have extra workers on standby to cope with the possible surge in visitors.

“We can see this now on Saturdays - a holiday for both locals and Singaporeans. Based on this observation, we look forward to serving more people during weekends next year,” he said.

“Some businesses may consider employing extra workers in preparation, while others may wait until the change takes effect before deciding whether additional manpower is necessary.”