THE Federal Government says the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) continues to progress as a key national economic agenda, with strong investment performance underscoring investor confidence even as the formal master plan is still being finalised.
The Ministry of Economy said the development of Johor as a new growth engine remains a federal priority, with ongoing coordination between Malaysia and Singapore to ensure the JS-SEZ master plan is comprehensive and implementation-ready when launched.
It stressed that the absence of a formal master plan launch has not delayed the zone’s development, with various facilitation efforts already underway involving investment promotion, infrastructure development, talent readiness, energy planning, customs and immigration coordination, as well as cross-border connectivity.
“In 2025 alone, the JS-SEZ recorded RM76.98 billion in approved investments, with 57% of the cumulative approved investments to date already progressing to the implementation stage.
“In the first quarter of 2026, the JS-SEZ secured a further RM5.49 billion in approved investments. Between January and May 2026, the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre–Johor (IMFC-J) handled 285 investment enquiries, with identified cumulative investment potential amounting to RM74.12 billion, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said in a statement on Thursday.
He added these figures demonstrate that investor confidence in the JS-SEZ remains strong and that its benefits are being translated into tangible projects rather than remaining merely a blueprint.
Akmal said that investor engagement efforts are ongoing, including the JS-SEZ Executive Forum held on 1 July 2026, which brought together international partners from Italy and Europe, alongside separate engagements with delegations from France, Germany, Nordic countries, Taiwan, Canada, and diplomatic representatives from 35 countries based in Singapore.
The minister also highlighted supply chain development initiatives such as the Micron–OCBC JS-SEZ Supplier Event 2026, which brought 30 suppliers from South Korea, Japan and Taiwan to Johor to explore investment and industrial collaboration opportunities.
He further noted that preparations for the Johor–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) are progressing in line with broader JS-SEZ development plans.
The government reiterated that it remains fully committed to Johor’s long-term economic future, adding that the timing of the master plan launch will be determined by readiness to ensure strong implementation, sustainable benefits, and continued attraction of high-quality investments positioning Johor as a leading regional investment hub. - July 2, 2026
