The joint ministerial initiative generated tens of billions in capital commitments within an 18-month span, creating substantial employment opportunities across both established and planned projects. Officials from both governments confirmed steady advances in workforce training, logistics planning, and cross-border connectivity. Support mechanisms like the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre – Johor are actively shaping the regulatory frameworks required for long-term bilateral growth. Additionally, Malaysia is directing targeted Budget 2027 programs into local nodes such as Forest City and the Nexus Sedenak industrial hub.
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Nearly half of all approved projects are already realized, providing immediate employment…: Nearly half of all approved projects are already realized, providing immediate employment and economic benefits across the border.
Cross-border execution is supported by dedicated operational bodies, including Singapore'…: Cross-border execution is supported by dedicated operational bodies, including Singapore's JS-SEZ Project Office and Malaysia's facilitation center.
Targeted national initiatives, such as Forest City's financial services and the Nexus Sed…: Targeted national initiatives, such as Forest City's financial services and the Nexus Sedenak hub, are being aligned with Singaporean transport collaboration.
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SINGAPORE – The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) recorded RM88.83 billion (S$28.04b) of approved investments between January 2025 and June 2026, said authorities from both sides following a high-level bilateral meeting on Nov 2.
Of this figure, 45% has been implemented, said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat, Malaysian Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir and Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi in a joint statement following the meeting.
The approved projects were associated with 28,755 potential employment opportunities including 12,796 jobs associated with implemented projects, the statement added.
The trio released the statement after the first meeting of the Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC) – which Chee and Akmal co-chair.
Also present at the meeting was Senior Minister of State for National Development and Transport Sun Xueling.
There has also been “good progress” on the implementation on issues including targeted investment missions and engagements, investment realisation and cross-border connectivity and talent development, the statement added.
The statement also noted progress and forward plans presented by a bilateral working committee covering infrastructure and utilities development “that is adequately planned, coordinated…
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