List of Famous people born in Johor, Malaysia

Yap Kim Hock is a retired badminton player from Malaysia and coach.

Dato' Sir Onn bin Dato' Jaafar was a Malayan politician who served as the 7th Menteri Besar of Johor from 1947 to 1950, then Malaya. He is also the founder and was the 1st President of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) from its formation in 1946 to his resignation in 1951 and was also responsible for the social and economic welfare of the Malays by setting up the Rural Industrial Development Authority (RIDA). His son is Hussein Onn, the 3rd and former Prime Minister of Malaysia, his grandson is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hishammuddin Hussein, and his great-grandson is Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the current Member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly for Layang-Layang.

Dato' Abdul Ajib bin Ahmad was a Malaysian politician. He served as the Chief Minister of Johor from 1982 and 1986 and was later a minister in the federal government of Mahathir Mohamad. He was a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO).

Tan Wee Tat is a Malaysian male badminton player. His brothers, Tan Wee Kiong and Tan Wee Gieen also a professional badminton players. In 2015, he won the men's doubles title at the Bahrain International tournament partnered with Tan Yip Jiun.

Tan Wee Gieen is a Malaysian badminton player. He started playing badminton at home when he was 9 years old and influenced by his family. His brothers, Tan Wee Kiong and Tan Wee Tat also a professional badminton players.

Nur Izzuddin bin Mohd Rumsani is a Malaysian badminton player from Muar. He won the 2022 German Open in the men's doubles event partnered with Goh Sze Fei.

Tan Kian Meng is a Malaysian badminton player who specializes in the doubles events. He is currently playing with Lai Pei Jing in mixed doubles. Originally a singles player, he switched to play in the doubles events since August 2014 due to slow career progress.

Teo Ee Yi is a Malaysian badminton player. He won gold medals at the 2011 World Junior Championships in the team and boys' doubles events. Together with Ong Yew Sin, Teo won a Grand Prix Gold title at the 2016 Bitburger Open.