Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Draws US$21.8 Billion in Approved Investments
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) recorded RM88.83 billion (US$21.8 billion) in approved investments between January 2025 and June 2026, and about 45 per cent of that, or RM40.3 billion, has been implemented. The figures came in a joint statement after the first meeting of the Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee on 2 November.
Approved Investments
Already Implemented
Potential Jobs
RTS Link Opens
What Was Announced
The approved projects are linked to 28,755 potential jobs, including 12,796 from projects already implemented. The new ministerial committee, co-chaired by Singapore’s National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat and Malaysia’s Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, replaces the Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia and covers a wider range of cooperation.
A blueprint for the JS-SEZ master plan is due to be launched at the Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in December. The third JS-SEZ Joint Investment Forum will be held in Malaysia by the first quarter of 2027.
Connectivity Is the Key
Mr Chee highlighted improvements to cross-border taxi services, the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link and talks on better ferry services. The RTS Link is due to open in February 2027, connecting Woodlands North station to Bukit Chagar in Johor. Malaysia is also developing the Nexus Sedenak innovation and industrial hub and financial services in Forest City.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much investment has the JS-SEZ attracted?
RM88.83 billion (US$21.8 billion) in approved investments between January 2025 and June 2026.
How much has been implemented?
About 45 per cent, or RM40.3 billion.
When does the RTS Link open?
It is due to open in February 2027, linking Woodlands North and Bukit Chagar in Johor.
When will the JS-SEZ master plan blueprint be released?
It is due to be launched at the Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in December 2026.
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