SMF and Maybank partner to support Singapore manufacturers expanding through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
On 21 August, the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) co-organised a high-level dialogue with Johor Chief Minister Mentri Besar Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi, alongside Maybank Singapore and in collaboration with MIDA Singapore, the Office of the Menteri Besar, Invest Johor, and IMFC-J.
Source: Singapore Manufacturing Federation
The dialogue focused on the continued development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), with discussions centred on policy predictability and regional growth. Dato’ Onn Hafiz shared updates on the upcoming JS-SEZ Blueprint and Masterplan, highlighting priorities including advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and sustainable supply chains.
A key highlight was the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SMF and Maybank, witnessed by Dato’ Onn Hafiz. The partnership aims to support SMF’s network of more than 5,000 local and multinational manufacturers through customised financing solutions, capacity-building initiatives, and access to Maybank’s RM22 billion financing and investment pipeline for JS-SEZ opportunities.
As the Programme Manager for the JS-SEZ, SMF said it would continue gathering industry feedback and supporting Singapore manufacturers seeking to expand into ASEAN through the JS-SEZ.
Source: Singapore Manufacturing Federation
