Johor-Singapore SEZ

Johor-Singapore SEZ’s RM68 billion fuels state’s record investment haul as interest swells

The next priorities are execution, streamlining approvals and turning commitments into real projects, says Malaysia’s new economy minister

A more disciplined way to keep the JS-SEZ grounded is to adopt a simple principle: property should follow jobs, not lead them.
THINKING ALOUD

RTS boom, JS-SEZ buzz: Are homes racing ahead of jobs – again?

Are we planning housing primarily around Johor-based employment growth or around cross-border commuting demand?

Johor nears a milestone year with approved investments hitting RM91.1 billion in third quarter of 2025.

Johor-Singapore SEZ set to land ‘queen bee’ investor, lifting southern Malaysia into third chip hub

The firm has already picked out a site in Iskandar Puteri, with approvals and permitting now in progress

The Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System is a "major step-change" in cross-border connectivity between Johor and Singapore, says Maybank Securities analyst Wong Wei Sum.
BROKERS’ TAKE

Johor-Singapore SEZ to ‘anchor’ industrial properties in Malaysia: Maybank

However, there is a risk of oversupply in Johor’s high-rise residential segment

The KL-JB ETS now cuts travel time between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru to about 4 hours and 20 minutes, compared with five to seven hours by car or existing diesel services.

KL-JB ETS rail service rush puts fares under the spotlight

Chinese New Year seats are nearly gone and Hari Raya demand is building, says rail operator KTMB

The benchmark index FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index is expected to end 2025 largely flat, lagging regional peers.
OUTLOOK 2026

Malaysia equities in 2026: Five themes to watch, from infrastructure to IPOs

Analysts say the year ahead could mark a turning point after a subdued 2025

Questions remain over whether a handful of family offices can generate enough economic activity to revitalise the Forest City mega development.

From ghost town to potential wealth magnet: 6 family offices get green light to operate in Forest City

Malaysia hopes these SFOs can give the zone an economic purpose beyond a cautionary tale

The KL-JB ETS cuts travel time between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru to about 4 hours and 20 minutes, compared with five to seven hours by car or existing diesel services.

Malaysia’s new KL-JB train tickets snapped up ahead of debut; frequency to double in January

‘Further increases’ will follow in the coming months, says the country’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke

Archisen co-founder and CEO Vincent Wei says: “Young people today want to work with technology and contribute meaningfully to society, whether through food resilience or sustainability... This is not just farming. It is the future of farming.”

Malaysia to break ground on Southern Agropolis in January, unlocking ‘plug-and-play’ food hub for JS-SEZ

Farmers from the region are expected to move into the site by Q3 2026, with commercial production slated to begin in 2027

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders' Retreat on Thursday.

Singapore, Malaysia to work on cross-border links with improved taxi scheme, co-located RTS clearance

Malaysia agrees to Singapore’s proposal to open consulates in Sabah and Sarawak, deepening ties between both nations