ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 21 -- The Johor state government is targeting RM42.48 billion in tourism revenue in conjunction with the upcoming Visit Johor Year 2026, said Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

He said the figure was calculated based on an average per capita tourist expenditure of RM3,500.

Onn Hafiz expressed optimism that the target could be achieved if 12 million domestic and international tourists visit the state.

"To make the celebration a success, various tourism upgrade projects have been undertaken, with an allocation of RM116.35 million for this year and last year," he said during a question-and-answer session at the Johor state legislative assembly in Kota Iskandar today.

Onn Hafiz, who is also the Machap assemblyman, w...