The Business Times |
Industry players are pushing hard for expedited approvals, tailored incentives and the establishment of free zones.
The new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as a prime destination for global businesses pursuing a “China Plus One” strategy, with market expectations including faster business approvals, targeted incentives and the strategic leverage of Singapore’s financial strength alongside Johor’s cost advantages to drive high-value investments.
With a joint agreement expected to be finalised this month during the Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat, the zone is poised to attract a surge of foreign direct investment (FDI) driven by changing trade dynamics and Donald Trump’s return as US president in January.
