PUTRAJAYA, 30 January 2026 — The Minister of Economy, YB Tuan Haji Akmal
Nasrullah bin Haji Mohd Nasir, yesterday received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr.
Chee Hong Tat, Singapore’s Minister for National Development, and his
delegation to reaffirm both countries’ commitment to deepen economic cooperation
under the Johor–Singapore partnership.
Both sides agreed that Johor–Singapore cooperation is a long-term partnership built
on trust, policy continuity, and shared benefits. They also welcomed continued
collaboration in key areas such as high-value investments, digitalisation, sustainable
development, and talent development, which support the implementation of the Johor–
Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
Malaysia and Singapore reaffirmed the JS-SEZ as a key pillar of bilateral economic
ties and noted that it is moving from planning to implementation. The JS-SEZ
will combine Johor’s scale and resources with Singapore’s capital, technology, and
global connectivity to attract high-value investments, strengthen supply chains, and
create quality jobs for communities on both sides of the Causeway.
Malaysia is finalising the JS-SEZ Investment Blueprint and Masterplan, which will
outline the long-term vision, priority sectors, key zones, and implementation roadmap,
including governance, incentives, infrastructure, and talent plans. Malaysia is targeting
an official launch in March 2026.
The Ministers also discussed strengthening the Johor–Singapore Cooperation
Ministerial Committee (JSCMC) to provide clearer oversight and stronger focus on
economic cooperation, especially under the JS-SEZ agenda. The final governance
structure will be tabled at the next JSCMC meeting in Singapore.
The Minister of Economy expressed confidence that, with disciplined execution and
sustained cooperation, the JS-SEZ and JSCMC will deliver tangible outcomes for
businesses, workers, and communities in Malaysia and Singapore.
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY
PUTRAJAYA
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