Between January 2025 and June 2026, the cross-border economic zone secured RM88.83 billion in approved capital, with approximately RM40.3 billion already realized. These ventures are projected to create 28,755 total jobs, having already delivered 12,796 positions under the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. To maintain momentum, both nations plan to host a joint investment forum by the first quarter of 2027 while advancing projects such as the Nexus Sedenak supply chain hub and expanded financial services in Forest City.
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Bilateral ministerial leadership has formally established regulatory frameworks to ensure…: Bilateral ministerial leadership has formally established regulatory frameworks to ensure the economic zone retains regional competitiveness.
Malaysian Budget 2027 initiatives will bolster infrastructure, the Nexus Sedenak supply c…: Malaysian Budget 2027 initiatives will bolster infrastructure, the Nexus Sedenak supply chain hub, and Forest City financial services.
Dedicated facilitation centres in both countries will continue assisting new investors en…: Dedicated facilitation centres in both countries will continue assisting new investors entering the Johor-Singapore corridor.
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The Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC) held its first meeting on Monday (Nov 2).
SINGAPORE: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has recorded RM88.83 billion (S$28.1 billion) in approved investments between its inception in January 2025 and June 2026, the Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee said in a joint statement on Monday (Nov 2).
The investments are under the purview of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. About 45 per cent of the investments – or about RM40.3 billion – have been implemented, creating 12,796 jobs associated with the projects, said the joint statement.
In total, the approved projects will create 28,755 potential employment opportunities.
The Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC) held its first meeting at the Flower Field Hall at Gardens by the Bay on Monday morning.
Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat, Malaysia’s Minister of Economy YB Akmal Nasir, Senior Minister of State for Transport and National Development Sun Xueling, Johor’s chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi and other senior officials from both countries attended the meeting.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Mr Chee said it was “very…
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