02/07/2026 07:55 PM

Govt Committed To JS-SEZ, Achieves RM76.98 Bln In Approved Investments In 2025 - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The federal government remains committed to the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a national economic agenda that positions Johor as a new growth driver for the country.

In this regard, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir stressed that although the JS-SEZ Master Plan has not yet been launched, its development has never been delayed; in fact, the JS-SEZ recorded approved investments amounting to RM76.98 billion in 2025.

He said in a statement today that 57 per cent of the cumulative approved investments to date have already moved to the implementation stage.

“For the first quarter of 2026, the JS-SEZ recorded RM5.49 billion in approved investments. From January to May 2026, the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) handled 285 investment inquiries, with a total potential investment value of RM74.12 billion identified.

“These figures demonstrate that investor confidence in the JS-SEZ remains strong, while the benefits of the zone are being translated into actual projects rather than remaining merely a ‘blueprint’,” he said.

Akmal Nasrullah also emphasised that the federal government, together with the Johor government and implementing agencies, continue to drive efforts to facilitate investment, infrastructure development, talent, energy, customs, immigration, and cross-border connectivity.

He said the launch of the JS-SEZ Master Plan is being meticulously coordinated to ensure implementation readiness, policy alignment, and strategic cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore are effectively finalised.

As a major cross-border initiative, the launch of the JS-SEZ Master Plan must serve as a clear implementation guide for investors, implementing agencies, and all stakeholders.

“The federal government has never compromised on the future of Johor. The current focus is to ensure the JS-SEZ Master Plan is launched at the right time, with a solid implementation foundation capable of delivering lasting benefits to the people of Johor, attracting more high-quality investments, and elevating the state into a key regional economic and investment hub,” he said.

Meanwhile, in the same statement, the Economy Ministry announced that engagement efforts with investors and strategic partners continue to be strengthened.

This includes the JS-SEZ Executive Forum held yesterday — which was attended by the Economy Minister — demonstrating Malaysia’s serious commitment to collaboration with Italy and Europe.

In addition, a series of meetings was held with delegations from France, Germany, the Nordic countries, Taiwan, and Canada, as well as diplomatic representatives from 35 countries based in Singapore.

According to the ministry, supply chains are being further strengthened through the Micron-OCBC JS-SEZ Supplier Event 2026, which brings 30 suppliers from South Korea, Japan and Taiwan to Johor to explore investment opportunities and local industry collaborations.

“Operational preparations for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System also demonstrate that the JS-SEZ development agenda is progressing according to plan and will continue to be driven forward consistently,” the ministry added.

-- BERNAMA

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