The Edge-HSBC Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Forum 2025: Enabling The Next Leap Forward: Dialogue session: Shaping the future by learning from the past
THE Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is more than a property play and can create real integration between the economies of Singapore and Malaysia. The state government is also considering lessons from past experiences to come up with strong legal agreements and political commitments, as well as clear targets, for the JS-SEZ to be successful. […]
The Edge-HSBC Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Forum 2025: Enabling The Next Leap Forward: Further commitments from governments key to JS-SEZ’s success
BUSINESSES in Malaysia and Singapore are optimistic about the continuous development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), but they are also looking out for signs of further commitments from both governments in making the zone a real success, instead of just another “property play” without meaningful economic integration. During the panel session titled “A […]
The Edge-HSBC Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Forum 2025: Enabling The Next Leap Forward: Infrastructure development in the spotlight
FOR the JS-SEZ to live up to its full potential, Johor’s infrastructure would need to keep up with the mass movement of people from both sides of the Causeway and its wider effects on city planning and local industries. These were the key talking points for the panel titled “Drilling down on JS-SEZ sectors”. Of […]
The Edge-HSBC Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Forum 2025: Enabling The Next Leap Forward: JS-SEZ is part of a bigger vision
THE Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has emerged as a bright spot in Malaysia’s economy over the past year and, if managed well, could become a key growth driver for the region, according to speakers at The Edge-HSBC JS-SEZ Forum 2025 held on June 23. Optimism surrounding the JS-SEZ was evident at the forum, held […]
The Edge-HSBC Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Forum 2025: Enabling The Next Leap Forward: Johor will continue to prosper through the JS-SEZ, says Menteri Besar
These achievements will put Johor on the map as a top investment destination. But this is more than a number. It is showing to the world that Johor can achieve substantial results if we all work together as a team.” Onn Hafiz IN the first quarter of 2025, Johor secured RM30.1 billion in total approved investments, […]
Johor-Singapore SEZ success depends on fixing wage gaps and worker movement, say policymakers
(From left) Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong, the Johor State Executive Council’s investment, trade, consumer affairs and human resources committee chairman Lee Ting Han, HSBC Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Omar Siddiq, and The Edge Media Group publisher and group CEO Datuk Ho Kay Tat during the ‘Dialogue Session — […]
JS-SEZ, RTS Link rangsang pasaran hartaah Johor
Permintaan hartanah kediaman dijangka meningkat secara beransur-ansur terutama dalam pasaran sewaan. – Bernama JOHOR BAHRU: Pasaran hartanah Johor dijangka memasuki fasa pertumbuhan baharu susulan pemeteraian perjanjian Zon Ekonomi Khas Johor-Singapura (JS-SEZ) dan pembangunan berterusan projek Sistem Transit Rapid (RTS) Link Johor Bahru-Singapura. Dalam kenyataan pada Isnin, syarikat perkhidmatan hartanah Nawawie Tie menjelaskan permintaan hartanah kediaman […]
Johor Emerges as High-Value Investment Hub Through JS-SEZ
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as a cornerstone of Johor’s transformation into a next-generation regional powerhouse, with the state offering a compelling value proposition to global investors in artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and high-value industries. Johor Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han said the JS-SEZ […]
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone set to transform all 10 Johor districts, says Onn Hafiz
KLUANG: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) will not only benefit Johor Baru but also other districts like Kluang, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. The Johor Mentri Besar stated that the rapid and ongoing developments indicate that the JS-SEZ will benefit all 10 districts of the state. “Do not think that the benefits of the […]
