Johor’s 1Q FDI jumps nearly seven-fold to RM27.4b, fuelled by JS-SEZ momentum
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said this was a substantial increase from RM4 billion achieved in the same period last year. KOTA TINGGI (June 5): The impact of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is already being felt, with Johor recording RM27.4 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of this […]
JS-SEZ Development Financially Backed By Six Banks
Six banks recently signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Malaysian Economy Ministry with plans to advance financial facilitation to support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). According to Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, the LOI – signed by Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), CIMB Bank Bhd, Bank of America, HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd, […]
Anwar Doubles Down On JS-SEZ
The government will continue to support efforts to ensure infrastructure and facilities remain at the highest standards to strengthen investor confidence and drive the overall success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the Johor State Government also presented key development projects that are […]
Rafizi: Johor-Singapore SEZ comprehensive blueprint to be finalised by end-2025
Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli. (Photo by Shahrin Yahya/The Edge) KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): A comprehensive blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to be finalised and unveiled by the end of 2025. The blueprint will serve as a “one-stop document” for potential investors, regulators, and the public, offering […]
Forest City’s zero-tax incentive for single-family offices could be gazetted by Thursday—SC representative
The SFO scheme in Forest City is backed by a zero-tax incentive—first announced in September 2024—targeted at attracting ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family investment entities into Malaysia. KUALA LUMPUR (May 19): The zero-tax incentive for single-family offices (SFOs) in Forest City could be gazetted by the Ministry of Finance as early as this Thursday, according to the Securities […]
Six Banks Commit To Advancing Financial Facilitation in JS-SEZ – Rafizi
KUALA LUMPUR: Six banks signed a letter of intent (LOI) today with the Ministry of Economy, advancing financial facilitation to support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. The six banks are Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), CIMB Bank Bhd, Bank of America, HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking […]
Mida CEO confident Johor-Singapore SEZ will transform Malaysia into global manufacturing and innovation hub
MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid speaks at the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Joint Business and Investment Forum at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre. — Bernama pic KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia is boldly positioning itself as Asia’s next investment and supply chain powerhouse through the Johor-Singapore […]
Johor, MCMC ink RM300m deal to boost 5G, expand Internet access and improve cybersecurity
Johor Regent Tunku Ismail (centre), witnessed the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Johor state government, represented by Johor State Secretary Tan Sri Azmi Rohani (left), and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), represented by its Chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din (right), at the Johor Bahru City Council Tower. […]
Johor lines up RM23bil in projects this month
Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi — THOMAS YONG/The Star JOHOR BARU: Johor has RM23bil worth of projects in the pipeline for April, said Mentri Besar (MB) Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He noted that Johor has already recorded RM27.4bil in new investments in the first quarter of this year, a strong early signal of […]
Two family offices set up in Forest City SFZ as 30 more firms eye Johor investment hub
Johor Baru’s Forest City Special Financial Zone has officially welcomed its first two family offices — CMY Capital and Yow Kee — as investor interest picks up, with 30 more companies signalling plans to set up operations there. — Reuters pic KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Forest City’s Special Financial Zone (SFZ) in Johor Baru […]
