The Johor government is actively attracting international investors in the healthcare and medical tourism sector to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a key economic driver. State officials have received interest from countries like China, South Korea, Japan, the UAE, and Qatar. The state government plans to build new government hospitals alongside private investments to capitalize on this opportunity.
Healthcare and medical tourism could be next biggest economic drivers in JS-SEZ , Johor exco says, noting investor interest from China to Qatar
He added that foreign investors’ involvement in this industry would position Johor, particularly the JS-SEZ, as a focal point and hub for medical tourism. Ling further said that the healthcare sector is a component of the JS-SEZ agreement, and the state government is determined to capitalise on this golden opportunity.
HEALTHCARE TOURISM INVESTMENT JS-SEZ JOHOR
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