PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is in the final stages of preparing the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Investment Blueprint and Masterplan, which is expected to be completed by March 2026, the Economy Ministry announced.
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In a statement, the ministry said Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir received a courtesy call from Singapore’s Minister for National Development on Thursday (Jan 29) to reaffirm both countries’ commitment to deepening economic cooperation.
“Both sides agreed that Johor–Singapore collaboration is a long-term partnership built on trust, policy continuity, and shared benefits. They also welcomed continued cooperation in areas such as high-value investments, digitalisation, sustainable development, and talent development, which support the implementation of the JS-SEZ,” the statement said on Friday (Jan 30).
The statement added that both countries view the JS-SEZ as a key pillar of bilateral economic ties and noted that the project is moving from the planning phase to implementation.
The JS-SEZ aims to 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.
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“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. The official launch is targeted for March 2026,” the statement said.
The ministers also discussed strengthening the Johor–Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC) to provide clearer oversight and greater focus on economic cooperation, particularly under the JS-SEZ agenda. The final governance structure will be presented at the next JSCMC meeting in Singapore.
Akmal Nasrullah expressed confidence that both the JS-SEZ and the JSCMC will deliver tangible outcomes for Malaysia and Singapore.
-Thestar