Facilitation centre attracted RM29.51b potential investments in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone as of Sept 15, says Anwar

• Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the economic zone had continued its exceptional momentum in attracting strategic international investments.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) has attracted the interest of 104 potential investors, which may invest an estimated RM29.51 billion in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), during the period of January to Sept 15 this year.

In a message posted on X, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the economic zone had continued its exceptional momentum in attracting strategic international investments.

“In the first half of 2025 alone, the total approved investment for the JS-SEZ has reached RM37 billion, or 66% of the RM56 billion in approved investments recorded by Johor.

“This positive development was conveyed to me when I was chairing the Iskandar Regional Development Authority’s (Irda) 35th Members of Authority Meeting today (Wednesday),” said Anwar, who is also the finance minister as well as a co-chairman of Irda.

He said the meeting also looked at the progress of JS-SEZ implementation, including sectors with potential, the impact of current investments, as well as measures to strengthen investment facilitation, including through the Forest City Special Financial Zone.

“I also stressed the importance of Iskandar Malaysia’s development being synchronised with adequate basic amenities, so that the region’s development is inclusive to ensure no community group is excluded from the tide of prosperity,” he added.

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