Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
New overseas flavours sweeten the deal as Mae Sot’s economy stirs back to life
Initial plans for the Thai border town to thrive as an industrial hub faltered; now, sparks of development flicker in consumer demand and cross-border trade
Businesses bet on bigger, refreshed malls in Johor to capture RTS Link footfall
The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link can transport up to 10,000 travellers per hour in each direction
Johor to implement RM3 hotel tax for overnight visitors from 2026
The move also strengthens checks on unlicensed hotels, B&Bs and ensures operators meet safety rules
Johor chief minister emphasises talent development, connectivity are vital for JS-SEZ success
Steady pipeline of skilled workers and pro-business policies aim to attract companies to set up or expand in the zone
Malaysia sweetens JS-SEZ package with fast-track manufacturing licence approval, multiple-entry visa
Country’s Strategic Co-Investment Fund will also have a new matching ratio of 1:1 versus an earlier 1:2
Johor-Singapore SEZ draws new wave of investors with 2-in-1 appeal
It could serve as a catalyst for Singapore, Malaysia firms to expand their presence in the region
SMEs can piggyback on MNCs to make their Johor-Singapore SEZ foray: KPMG, BritCham panel
Potential exists for trilateral synergies among Singapore, Malaysia and the UK: Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan
Maybank, SCCCI join forces to power up Johor-Singapore SEZ
Businesses can expect green-lane financing solutions, workshops, as well as capacity-building programmes on sustainability and halal advisory
Real estate investors eye residential and industrial development sites in Johor-Singapore SEZ
Discussion panel says the special economic zone would give a fillip to the real estate, Mice, infrastructure and hospitality sectors in Johor
Johor-Singapore SEZ snares lion’s share of approved investments: Mida
Malaysia is mulling a green industrial park initiative to provide renewable energy for companies, says Mida chief
