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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: Genting Property partners Huawei to master-plan 430-acre smart campus at Johor Tech Smart City
Genting Property Sdn Bhd, the property division of Genting Plantations Bhd (KL:GENP), has entered into a strategic partnership with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to master-plan Johor Tech ...
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: The Truth Behind the Data Center Boom in Johor, Malaysia: Will It End as an AI 'Warehouse' or Become a 'Brain'?
Good morning, everyone!I'm writing another Global Values column today!Today's article is about Johor Bahru, Malaysia.I have written articles about Southeast Asia before, butthis time, the article ...
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: Malaysia’s K-Shaped Economy: Growth Without Shared Prosperity – Analysis
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently admitted what many on the ground already feel, that the 2027 federal budget cannot single-handedly resolve Malaysia’s ...
News Malaysia » Johor » Economy: How a Shadow Economy in Asia Is Keeping Iranian Oil Flowing
Companies continue to service a “dark fleet” of Iranian tankers in waters off Malaysia in spite of Washington’s threat to target them.