The JS-SEZ agreement signifies a new era for Johor, focusing on attracting international investments and driving regional economic growth. The zone aims to become a regional powerhouse, fostering investments, creating jobs, and promoting sustainable development.
The signing of the Johor- Singapore Special Economic Zone ( JS-SEZ ) agreement between Malaysia and Singapore today marks the beginning of a new era for Johor, with a focus on attracting international investments and driving regional growth. JS-SEZ is poised to become a regional economic powerhouse, fostering investments, creating jobs, and encouraging sustainable development.
It’s an ambitious initiative by the Johor government aimed at strengthening cross-border economic collaboration with Singapore. Its primary goal is to attract both foreign and local investments, enhancing industrial capacity, infrastructure, and technological innovation while promoting sustainability. It plans to do this by leveraging its proximity to one of the world’s most developed economies, Johor is positioning itself as a regional hub for manufacturing, logistics, technology, and tourism. JS-SEZ covers strategic areas across Johor, with key developments concentrated near the Johor-Singapore border. The zone encompasses several flagship areas, including Iskandar Malaysia, the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC), and critical logistics hubs. These areas are designed to provide seamless connectivity through bridges, highways, and ports, ensuring the JS-SEZ’s accessibility to global markets. Three new proposals for flagship zones have been suggested: Flagship ‘G’ in Forest City, Flagship ‘H’ at PIPC, and Flagship ‘I’ in Desaru, adding to the nine key flagship zones within JS-SEZ
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