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Iskandar Malaysia’s next challenge is turning investment into sustainable growth, higher-value jobs and stronger local businesses, industry experts said.
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: How the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is shaping up to be different from past collaborations
The greater potential for the special economic zone is not just about Singapore businesses going to Johor, but it is about both sides working together to attract new investment projects globally, ...
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: Malaysia’s Johor launches 7,300-acre innovation sandbox, part of new special economic zone with neighboring Singapore
The Malaysian state of Johor is debuting a sprawling new innovation sandbox, bolstering its plans to build a “regional champion” alongside the border with Singapore. The 7,300-acre development—named ...
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: Inaugural Invest Malaysia Day 2026 Highlights How Singapore Businesses Can Tap Malaysia's Next Phase of Growth
Building on its longstanding collaboration, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and CIMB Singapore yesterday concluded the inaugural Invest Malaysia ...
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: ‘The dynamics are different': Singapore and Malaysia aim to finally crack economic integration with Johor special zone
Sharon Kuok started studying in Singapore when she was seven, commuting daily to and from her home in the southern Malaysian state capital of Johor Bahru. She subsequently attended the National ...
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: Malaysia, Singapore announce deal on Johor economic zone
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia and Singapore announced on Tuesday an agreement on a special economic zone in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, aiming to support investment and free up movement ...
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: Malaysia budget 2027: More tourism spending, investment perks and plans to ease Johor congestion
Malaysia budget 2027 boosts tourism, Johor congestion relief and tax perks for regional headquarters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: Singapore-Johor Economy Deal Signing Gets Pushed to November
(Bloomberg) -- A deal between Singapore and Malaysia to establish a special economic zone in Johor is likely to be signed by November, according to a top official. Speaking to a conference in ...
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: Johor Port explores Belawan-Johor trade corridor to boost Malaysia-Indonesia connectivity
Johor Port Bhd (Johor Port), a member of MMC Group, is actively exploring opportunities with PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 1 Belawan to establish a stronger maritime trade corridor ...
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: Malaysia is accelerating to 5.7pc economic growth in 2026 with Q4 projected to hit 5.9pc — Paolo Casadio and Geoffrey Williams
The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently released its 2026 economic outlook, projecting a lacklustre 4.7 per cent GDP growth for Malaysia.The Asia Development ...