In an interview with CNA, he shares the rationale behind some decisions regarding the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and how the project aligns with his country’s vision.

The JS-SEZ has a higher chance of success than past projects such as Iskandar Malaysia – launched in 2006 and conceptualised as a southern economic growth corridor – given the involvement of the Singapore Government, which brings to the table better governance, he noted.

Malaysia and Singapore leaders have signed an agreement to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people

More Singapore businesses are making enquiries about entering the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) following the signing of the bilateral deal during the Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat.

PUTRAJAYA] The new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is not just about enabling Singapore businesses to go to Johor, but rather it is the zone’s “greater potential” in having both countries work together to attract new investment projects globally,

Malaysia and Singapore announced on Tuesday an agreement on a special economic zone in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, aiming to support investment and free up movement of goods and people between the countries.

This was announced in a bid to foster economic growth in the newly signed JS-SEZ, on top of previously announced tax incentives in Forest City.

Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to create the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), reflecting strengthened cross-border collaboration and promising significant economic opportunities for both nations.

Malaysia unveiled a slew of tax incentives to lure investors to its joint special economic zone with Singapore that seeks to add $26 billion per year to the Malaysian economy by 2030.