JOHOR BAHRU, July 30 -- The Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) will deploy 200 special officers to engage directly with property owners as it seeks to recover RM214.1 million in outstanding assessment arrears from nearly 90,000 premises.

JB Mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad said this action was necessary as 89,292 properties within MBJB's jurisdiction were found to be delinquent between the start of the year and June 30. To date, the council has managed to collect RM43.1 million for this period.

Speaking after chairing the MBJB full council meeting today, Mohd Haffiz explained that the 200 officers will conduct direct meetings with property owners identified as having outstanding payments.

"They will act as MBJB property tax agents and will b...