Invest Malaysia moves to Johor for the first time, reflecting surging investor interest
Collaboration on the Johor-Singapore SEZ by both countries could position the southern Malaysian state as a major economic powerhouse
[JOHOR BAHRU] For the first time since its inception in 2005, Invest Malaysia – the annual conference organised by Bursa Malaysia – has moved from Kuala Lumpur to Johor. This significant relocation reflects the growing global investor interest in the southern state, particularly in light of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) initiative.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in his keynote address on Thursday (Sep 26), highlighted Malaysia’s ample energy capacity to support major development projects, including the Johor-Singapore SEZ. He gave assurance that the country not only has enough energy to meet its domestic needs but also a surplus available for export.
“The government will continue to pursue renewable energy and energy transition initiatives as it aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, while also focusing on developments that attract foreign interest – such as the Johor-Singapore SEZ,” he said.
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