Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlight the benefits of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) for attracting investments. Both leaders emphasize the political stability, clear economic policies, and selective investment approach of both Malaysia and Singapore as key incentives for businesses. Wong also notes the strong interest from Singaporean businesses to expand into Johor.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Singapore counterpart interact with pupils from Sekolah Kebangsaan Presint 8 in Putrajaya January 7, 2025. — Bernama picas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codePUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 — The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is a unique initiative where two countries work together as a team to help promote both nations and attract investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
That, by itself, is a great incentive for businesses other than financial incentives and infrastructure provided via the collaboration, Anwar said. “On the Singapore side, we have engaged with many of our businesses, and they are very keen to do more out of Johor. We already have existing incentives for businesses that want to expand overseas.
“Hopefully, this will allow both of us to attract even more global investments to our respective countries — enhance the pie, expand the pie and create more jobs for both our peoples,” he added.
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