Malaysia & Singapore Formed Special Economic Zone

Key Summary:
- Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ)
- Cross-border connectivity & integrated ecosystem
- Competition to attract investments for Indonesia
On January 7th 2025, Malaysia and Singapore signed an agreement for the Johor-Singapore (JS-SEZ) to attract global investments through improved cross-border goods and people connectivity, the development of a robust business ecosystem, and tax incentives.
Context: The JS-SEZ spans a 3,500 sq km development area designed to deepen economic connectivity between Singapore and Malaysia, pooling resources to attract foreign direct investments (FDI).