The 2nd Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Joint Investment Forum in Singapore brought together over 900 participants, with Singapore-based firms committing more than S$5.5 billion in new investments into Johor
SINGAPORE, 14 October 2025 – The 2nd Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Joint Investment Forum was held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, marking another step forward in strengthening bilateral economic collaboration between Singapore and Malaysia. The forum focused on advancing cross-border business connectivity, strengthening supply chains, and creating new growth opportunities within the region.
The event was jointly organised by Singapore and Malaysia and attended by more than 900 business leaders, investors, policymakers, and academics from both countries. The forum was graced by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry YB Senator Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, and Chief Minister of Johor, YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
In his keynote address, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong highlighted the JS-SEZ as a unique platform that builds on the complementary strengths of both economies, underpinned by stability, innovation, and trust. He announced that since the signing of the JS-SEZ Memorandum of Understanding in January 2024, Singapore-based companies have committed over S$5.5 billion in investments into Johor, signalling strong confidence in the zone’s growth potential. DPM Gan outlined three key priorities for strengthening the JS-SEZ: anchoring flagship projects, enhancing ease of doing business, and ensuring inclusive growth for small and medium-sized enterprises and workers.
Mr Lee Chuan Teck, Chairman of Enterprise Singapore, emphasised the JS-SEZ’s role in boosting the region’s value proposition to global investors. He highlighted the importance of continued collaboration between government agencies, trade associations, and the private sector to sustain business growth, enhance talent development, and unlock new opportunities across the Johor–Singapore economic corridor.
The forum also showcased how the JS-SEZ continues to drive cross-border investment and innovation, with Singapore companies such as Keppel Ltd, YCH Group, and Grab launching new projects in partnership with Malaysian counterparts. These include the Saigon Centre Phase 3 project, a Workplan on Digital Transformation with the Da Nang People’s Committee, and the Off-Airport Cargo Terminal (OACT) in Phu Tho province. The outcomes reaffirm the growing investor confidence and underscore the JS-SEZ’s potential as a model for regional collaboration, sustainable investment, and shared prosperity.
Source: Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore
