Johor-Singapore SEZ seen creating 100,000 high-paying jobs, says MB
He said the Maju Johor 2030 agenda initiated by the state government has shown progress, with 55 strategies and 209 initiatives implemented over the past two years.
Investments worth RM41b realised by ECERDC up to last month, says PM
“During the same period, ECERDC also achieved RM55.
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Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone must be free from political interference, says SERC
“The regulations for doing business in the Special Economic Zone must be streamlined, as in how to shorten the registration process and how to get the licences.
Malaysia signs MOU with Singapore to formalise cooperation on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Malaysia and Singapore will also work on several initiatives that will build towards the JS-SEZ, including a one-stop business/investment service centre in Johor to facilitate the application processes for Singapore businesses to set up in Johor, adoption and implementation of a passport-free QR code clearance system on both sides, and the adoption of digitised processes for cargo clearance at the land checkpoints.
Iskandar Puteri stands a good chance as location for Johor-Singapore special economic zone, says Maybank IB
Maybank IB said Forest City, which has been identified as a special financial zone and a potential high-speed rail (HSR) station in Iskandar Puteri, should continue to attract buying interest in the region.
Expand scale and scope of Johor-Singapore special economic zone, says Ong Kian Ming
There should also be serious consideration for a third bridge linking Malaysia to Singapore in anticipation of increased economic activity, assuming that the successful implementation of the SEZ will lead to a “second take-off” for this region.
Anwar warns of impact on growth as Malaysia’s actual development spending shrinks
Anwar said that the implementation of development projects that are problematic and facing delays has resulted in an increase in costs and negatively impacted economic growth.
With BNM staying its course, economists peg OPR at 3% till year-end
Domestically, the central bank noted that following its strong outturn in the first quarter of the year, the local economy has since expanded at a more moderate pace as exports were weighed down by slower external demand in line with expectations.
Malaysia's economic growth to slow significantly in 2023, says Fitch Solutions
Looking ahead, Fitch Solutions expects the fading of base effects and pent-up demand, tighter credit conditions, and a weakening global growth outlook to pose significant growth headwinds.
