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 […]
Malaysia pushing for border and intra-Asean trade development — PM
‘Asean must rely more on itself,’ says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. (Photo by Sam Fong/The Edge) KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will keep investing in developing border areas, much like the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), to boost economic activity. It will also push for regulatory alignment, improved […]
Johor eyes Qatar’s billions to boost JS-SEZ
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi led a state delegation in discussions with Qatar Investment Authority in Singapore, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in infrastructure and real estate under the JS-SEZ. — Pic courtesy of Onn Hafiz Ghazi’s Facebook SINGAPORE: Johor has stepped up its international reach, aiming to secure high-impact investments from the Qatar […]
Improvements planned for JS-SEZ
JOHOR BARU: A Talent development council and a QR code-based border crossing system are among the measures Johor is taking to address concerns from investors and industries. Johor executive councillor Lee Ting Han said that as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) takes shape, addressing talent shortages and facilitating seamless cross-border movement are crucial for […]
IMFC-J to Drive Realisation of Investments Into JS-SEZ, Streamlining Facilitation Processes for Investors
Johor Bahru, 18 February 2025 – A new chapter in Johor’s economic development begins today with the official opening of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) in Forest City. The facility represents a significant milestone in streamlining investment processes for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). This pioneering center offers investors a comprehensive suite of […]
