Johor, Singapore and Special Economic Zone

Q&A with Malaysian Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
In an interview with CNA, he shares the rationale behind some decisions regarding the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and how the project aligns with his country’s vision.
Proposed tax incentives could encourage high-value investments in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Economist
Yun Liu of HSBC discusses the economic impact of the Johor-Singapore SEZ and the benefits this cooperation will bring.
Tax incentive schemes for Johor-Singapore SEZ announced by Johor goverment and MOF
Companies undertaking new investment in industries such as medical devices, aerospace manufacturing, and more can enjoy a special tax rate of 5% for up to 15 years.
Malaysia's economy minister says success of Johor-Singapore SEZ may encourage ASEAN to work closer
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to strengthen bilateral ties and elevate ASEAN as a global investment hub. This was affirmed by both Singapore and Malaysian governments during the leaders retreat on Jan 7.
Success of Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone hinges on timely execution of projects: Analysts
The JS-SEZ has a higher chance of success than past projects such as Iskandar Malaysia – launched in 2006 and conceptualised as a southern economic growth corridor – given the involvement of the Singapore Government, which brings to the table better governance, he noted.
Malaysia Rolls Out Tax Incentives for Economic Zone With Singapore
Malaysia has announced a tax incentive package to draw investment to its newly minted special economic zone with Singapore. The tax breaks are designed to bring high-value investments into Johor, the Malaysian state housing the special zone,
Malaysia Unveils Tax Breaks for New Economic Zone With Singapore
Malaysia unveiled a slew of tax incentives to lure investors to its joint special economic zone with Singapore that seeks to add $26 billion per year to the Malaysian economy by 2030.
Malaysia offers tax incentives for companies, workers in Johor economic zone
Malaysia will offer a slew of tax incentives for companies and workers in its special economic zone with Singapore in the southern state of Johor, its finance ministry said on Wednesday. The incentives,
Malaysia and Singapore agree to special economic zone in Johor
These are all good projects that Singapore will support and we hope under Malaysia's leadership, we can make good progress," Wong said. Malaysia is this year's chair of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN).
Malaysia-Singapore economic zone to offer tax rates as low as 5%
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is nearly twice the size of Shenzhen, whose success it is hoping to emulate.
Police hunt gunman as Johor shooting spotlights safety concerns in Malaysia-Singapore SEZ area
Chilling footage of sudden killing at eatery shocks social media users despite police insisting the case is one-off.
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Johor-Singapore SEZ could be ‘game changer’ for SMEs, but details on support needed: OCBC
THE Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) could be a “game changer” for Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises ...
The Edge Singapore3h
Wide-ranging Johor-Singapore SEZ a boost to several counters from both countries
As touted by the governments, the JS-SEZ zone offers a “wide range of opportunities”, such as competitive costs of doing ...
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Rafizi: Johor-Singapore SEZ could add RM125b yearly to GDP, set to rival Klang Valley within 10 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today said the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will contribute ...
Business Times11h
From banks to tech: The Singapore winners from the Johor-Singapore SEZ
SINGAPORE and Malaysia have established a new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) that will drive investments in ...
Rafizi highlights unique challenges and opportunities of Johor-Singapore SEZ
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (J-S SEZ), inspired by China's Shenzhen and Suzhou zones, presents its own set of ...
PM Wong And PM Ibrahim Witness Johor-Singapore SEZ Agreement; Express Optimism For ASEAN And Global Level Business Success
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is in Putrajaya, Malaysia, for the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat, held ...
Johor set for S$38b annual economic boost from JS-SEZ by 2030
Petrol subsidy cuts pencilled in for mid-2025 crucial for structural reforms, says Economy Minister Rafizi. Read more at straitstimes.com.