JOHOR-SINGAPORE SEZ
Mr Onn Hafiz said that various matters relating to cooperation between Johor and Singapore were discussed during the nearly hour-long meeting at the Istana.
This meeting was not just a symbol of the close ties between Singapore and Johor state, but also a reflection of their shared commitment to elevate cooperation to a “more strategic and holistic level”.
“During the discussion, I shared the progress of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, including the role of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor, which is now the key facilitator for investment and policy coordination,” Mr Onn Hafiz said.
“To date, Johor has received more than 577 investment enquiries, with 70 investors showing serious interest, including 11 companies referred directly by Singapore investment agencies.”
The zone promises to fuse Singapore’s strengths in research and development with Malaysia’s industrial muscle and land space – if certain cross-border challenges can be resolved.
He also said the state’s economy had grown by 6.4 per cent – the “highest in Malaysia” – and cited investments worth RM30.1 billion (US$7.06 billion) for the first quarter of 2025.
Mr Onn Hafiz said Mr Wong welcomed the progress of the Johor-Singapore SEZ and was bullish about stronger collaboration in areas like energy and logistics.
He added that Mr Wong expressed openness to constructively review the proposed initiatives.
“Overall, these discussions are very positive and I am confident that this meeting opens a new chapter in Johor-Singapore bilateral relations,” he added.
Mr Onn Hafiz is on a three-day official visit to Singapore, ending on Friday, at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.
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