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Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: opportunities and hotspots 

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Tan Ai Leng

Tan Ai Leng

Published Mon, Dec 2, 2024 · 02:40 PM
    • The proposed Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone covers Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang, Pontian, Kulai and Kota Tinggi.
    • The proposed Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone covers Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang, Pontian, Kulai and Kota Tinggi. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [KUALA LUMPUR] THE Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a Malaysia-Singapore collaboration to drive connectivity and investments, attract multinationals and navigate global trade shifts.

    Location: Covers 3,571.3 sq km across six districts

    The proposed SEZ, four times the size of Singapore, covers six districts – Johor Bahru (JB), Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang, Pontian, Kulai and Kota Tinggi.

    The Malaysian government has outlined nine flagship zones based on their strengths and potentials to drive growth. These zones include:

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