KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has received RM37 billion worth of approved investment for the first half of 2025.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the amount is equivalent to 66 per cent of the total investment in Johor which stood at RM56 billion during the period.
“This positive development was announced when I chaired the 35th meeting of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority members of authority today.
He said the meeting also reviewed the JS-SEZ’s progress, covering potential sectors, the impact of current investments and steps to further strengthen investor confidence, especially via the Forest City Special Financial Zone.
Anwar also shared that the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre-Johor has to date attracted 104 potential investors, with an estimated investment value of RM29.51 billion.
“I also stressed the importance of development in Iskandar Malaysia being aligned with the provision of adequate basic facilities so that the development of this region is inclusive – to ensure that no one is left out of the flow of prosperity,” he added.
