KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia and Singapore have reaffirmed the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a key pillar of bilateral economic ties and noted that it is moving from planning to implementation, Malaysia's Ministry of Economy said on Friday.
The JS-SEZ will combine Johor's scale and resources with Singapore's capital, technology, and global connectivity to attract high-value investments, strengthen supply chains, and create quality jobs for communities on both sides of the Causeway, it said in a statement.
Both countries also welcomed continued collaboration in key areas such as high-value investments, digitalization, sustainable development, and talent development, which support the implementation of the JS-SEZ.
Malaysia is finalizing the JS-SEZ Investment Blueprint and Masterplan, which will outline the long-term vision, priority sectors, key zones, and implementation roadmap, including governance, incentives, infrastructure, and talent plans. Malaysia is targeting an official launch in March 2026. ■