KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will be a game-changer for Malaysia as it could unlock the creation of economic value on both sides of...
Malaysian Bar tells court it has statutory obligation to uphold cause of justice in bid to challenge AG over Ahmad Zahid’s DNAA in Yayasan Akalbudi caseA general view of the Johor Causeway in Johor Baru November 4, 2022. Maybank IB says the Johor - Singapore Special Economic Zone will be a game-changer for Malaysia as it could unlock the creation of economic value on both sides of the Causeway.
“Regionally, this could be a competitive advantage in attracting fresh foreign direct investment to the JS-SEZ, especially as supply chains migrate south, while also fast-tracking net zero transition.“Broad sector winners include banking, property and Real Estate Investment Trusts , industrials, renewables, technology and telecommunications,” said the investment bank in its report titled “Causeway to Opportunities”.
The report added that data centre establishment should be positive for Singapore and Malaysia’s telecommunication companies, as well as electronics manufacturing players. “Historically entrenched ties between Johor Baru and Singapore already augments the locational advantage. With both Malaysia and Singapore economies already closely integrated, the republic accounts for nearly 25 per cent of domestic FDI and is the second largest trading partner.
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