JOHOR BARU: The Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal will act as an international gateway and will benefit the communities in Southeast Johor, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

       "The Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal international gateway will connect travellers from Singapore as well as the Batam and Bintan islands in Riau, Indonesia. It will bring in economic and social benefits to communities and businesses in Southeast Johor," said the Transport Minister in a Facebook post on Thursday (March 31).

       He said he received Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim at the official opening ceremony of the new terminal on Thursday morning.

       Also present during the ceremony was Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.