THE Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has been identified as the primary driver of high-value investment in Johor, contributing 75 per cent of all approved investments in the state during the first nine months of 2025.
Economic Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir revealed that JS-SEZ attracted RM68 billion in approved investments over this period, according to the Third Quarter 2025 Investment Performance Report by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
“JS-SEZ has far exceeded initial expectations. It attracted RM68 billion in approved investments in the first nine months of 2025, equivalent to 75 per cent of the total approved investment in Johor for the same period,” he stated.
The minister added that this performance reinforces the government’s confidence in JS-SEZ as a major catalyst for high-value investments and cross-border value chains, while also providing improved quality employment opportunities for local residents.
“The full investment figures for 2025 will be announced in March,” he said, noting that the JS-SEZ Master Plan and Investment Action Plan will also be unveiled by the end of March.
“The plan will serve as a development guide, strengthen coordination among stakeholders, and provide greater clarity to investors regarding priority sectors, infrastructure implementation, and execution pathways.”
In addition to the JS-SEZ initiatives, the government has introduced several national strategies to enhance Malaysia’s long-term competitiveness.
These include the New Industrial Masterplan (NIMP) 2030, the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
Akmal emphasised that the JS-SEZ is not only a magnet for large-scale investments but also a platform for sustainable growth, highlighting Johor’s growing role as a hub for high-value industries and cross-border economic collaboration with Singapore. - February 5, 2026
