New measures, including a proposed RM4,000 starting salary for graduates, seek to boost talent retention and drive growth in the JS-SEZ.
The Johor state government, together with Malaysia’s federal government, has reaffirmed its commitment to working with investors and businesses to secure more competitive wages in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
Johor’s Menteri Besar, YAB Dato Onn Hafiz Ghazi, announced that through the Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC), the state aims to implement a proposed minimum salary of RM4,000 for fresh graduates working within the zone. “This is a strategic effort to protect local workers’ welfare and attract skilled talent to support Johor’s economic growth,” he said.
YAB Dato Onn Hafiz also highlighted that clean water supply remains a top priority for the state, thanking the federal government for backing new infrastructure projects to expand treated water supply, particularly for key areas like the JS-SEZ. He noted that Johor’s long-term plan to develop large-scale raw water resources—targeting a supply capacity of 2,000 million litres per day by 2060—demonstrates the state’s dedication to sustainable water security for residents and industries alike.
The Menteri Besar assured that the state government will ensure transparent and effective implementation of these initiatives, in line with the Maju Johor 2030 Agenda, which aims to advance balanced, sustainable, and inclusive growth for Johor’s people.
Source: Invest Johor
