Johor-Singapore SEZ success depends on fixing wage gaps and worker movement, say policymakers
“Malaysia doesn’t have a talent problem.
Johor eyes up to RM100b in investments by year end, banking on JS-SEZ momentum—MB
The JS-SEZ has nine flagship areas and promoted sectors including electrical and electronics, petrochemical and oleochemical, food and agro-processing, logistics, tourism, healthcare, financial and business services, and creative and education.
Malaysia’s data centre project pipeline unaffected by alleged Nvidia chip breach, says MIDF
MIDF also noted that not all data centres are built specifically for AI, even though many are AI-ready.
DayOne secures RM15b multicurrency financing for data centres in Johor
The financing involves CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Crédit Agricole, DBS Bank Ltd, Malayan Banking Bhd, Standard Chartered, United Overseas Bank, and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd.
Tata’s potential acquisition of a plant in Malaysia could boost nation’s tech sector—PublicInvest
PublicInvest noted that the potential acquisition initiatives are being led by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing president KC Ang, who previously served as vice-president of operations at SilTerra Malaysia.
Malaysia announces plan for 102-acre ‘Madani City’ in Putrajaya
“This is a strategic long-term investment in shaping Putrajaya into a model city that embodies Madani values and aligns with the Chase City Vision,” said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, in a social media post on Tuesday.
Port Klang Free Zone unveils 10-year masterplan with infrastructure improvement, new services
CEO Priscilla Lim said the masterplan is structured in three phases—short, medium and long term—and will involve both infrastructure improvements and the introduction of new value-added services to meet evolving industry needs.
Johor-Singapore SEZ will transcend political cycles, says Rafizi
The JS-SEZ must “never depend on the sitting administration of the day, or the whims and desires of individual politicians”, Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli said.
Rafizi: Johor-Singapore SEZ comprehensive blueprint to be finalised by end-2025
The blueprint will serve as a "one-stop document" for potential investors, regulators, and the public, offering greater clarity on the fiscal incentives, strategic direction and development roadmap for the special economic zone, said Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli on Monday.
Economy Ministry partners with six local and international banks to boost JS-SEZ, securing RM2.35 bil so far
The signatories include Malayan Banking Bhd, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, CGS International, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Malaysia, Bank of America Malaysia, and HSBC Malaysia.
