Johor moves up manufacturing value chain as JS-SEZ gains momentum

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Johor is advancing in higher-value manufacturing investments following the establishment of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). The state recorded RM110 billion in approved investments in 2025, representing about a quarter of Malaysia's total approved investments.

KUCHING (May 27): Johor is seeing stronger momentum in higher-value manufacturing investments following the formalisation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). The team with Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research) said Johor recorded RM110 billion in approved investments in 2025, accounting for about a quarter of Malaysia’s total approved investments. Manufacturing projects linked [...] The post Johor moves up manufacturing value chain as JS-SEZ gains momentum appeared first on Borneo Post Online.