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 […]

UEM Sunrise Welcomes Signing of Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

from Property Guru KUALA LUMPUR – UEM Sunrise Berhad proudly supports the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ), a transformative initiative set to catalyse Johor’s economic growth and cross-border collaboration. As the master developer of Iskandar Puteri, with over 4,600 acres of strategic landbank, UEM Sunrise is committed to fostering long-term value creation, driving […]

JSSEZ, data centres to drive Johor’s real estate market

Sharen Kaur (from Business Times) KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) and the surge in data centre developments will remain key areas of focus for the real estate sector in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024). According to Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB), the JSSEZ will drive demand for residential, commercial, and industrial […]

Johor-Singapore SEZ: Special passes for ‘industry captains’ could ease manpower and congestion concerns, suggests Johor chief minister

Amir Yusof (from CNA) ISKANDAR PUTERI, Johor: Special border passes for company executives could help ease firms’ manpower and congestion concerns ahead of the proposed Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ), said Johor’s chief minister.  These passes will allow senior management officials of firms which are part of the SEZ to travel between Singapore and southern […]

Malaysia’s Sept target for Johor-Singapore SEZ deal pushed to year end

Zunaira Saieed and Shannon Teoh (from The Straits Times) KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s plan to finalise the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) agreement by September will have to be aborted, as negotiations continue over several sticking points. The discussions are set to take place until the 11th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat that is likely to be held in […]

JSSEZ funding model highlights demand-driven growth

by AUFA MARDHIAH (from The Malaysian Reserve) THE Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone’s (JSSEZ) funding mechanisms highlight the bilateral nature of the collaboration and its unique approach to infrastructure development. Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said the agreement between the two countries sealed the commitment that Malaysia and Singapore have to provide funding. Malaysia will focus on infrastructure […]