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Johor's Forest City now a duty-free zone

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Published Sun, Mar 6, 2016 · 09:50 PM

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    THE mixed-use development in Johor that abuts Singapore's Tuas has been designated a duty-free zone.

    In addition, companies that qualify for special tax breaks in the area known as Forest City will not face restrictions imposed by foreign ownership of their company shares.

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