Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Drawing Interest Beyond East Asia, Says Malaysian Official
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as a pivotal economic platform linking Southeast Asia's industrial and financial strengths and drawing expanding investment interest beyond the East Asia Region, Malaysian Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said here Wednesday.
The JS-SEZ will facilitate deeper regional economic integration by combining Malaysia's industrial base with Singapore's global connectivity to create a unified investment platform, Akmal said in his keynote address at the JS-SEZ Executive Forum 2026.
"JS-SEZ is not merely about geography, nor is it only about moving people and goods more efficiently across borders. It is about bringing together Malaysia's industrial scale and Singapore's global connectivity into one competitive platform for investors," he said.
Akmal said the initiative comes at a time when global companies are reassessing supply chains and seeking resilient, long-term production hubs, adding that ASEAN's growing economic weight strengthens its appeal to international investors.
Held under the theme "Unlocking the Malaysia-Singapore Advantage: Your Gateway to ASEAN Growth," the forum brought together policymakers, investors and business leaders.
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