Kuala lumpur: Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir has confirmed that despite the absence of a formal launch for the JS-SEZ Master Plan, the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is progressing without delay, achieving approved investments totaling RM76.98 billion in 2025.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, 57 percent of these cumulative approved investments have already advanced to the implementation stage. In the first quarter of 2026, the JS-SEZ reported RM5.49 billion in approved investments. From January to May 2026, the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) managed 285 investment inquiries, identifying a total potential investment value of RM74.12 billion. These statistics highlight the sustained investor confidence in the JS-SEZ and the translation of its benefits into real projects.
Akmal Nasrullah emphasized the joint efforts of the federal and Johor governments, along with implementing agencies, to enhance investment facilitation, infrastructure development, talent acquisition, energy, customs, immigration, and cross-border connectivity. The launch of the JS-SEZ Master Plan is being carefully coordinated to ensure readiness for implementation, policy alignment, and strategic cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore.
As a significant cross-border initiative, the JS-SEZ Master Plan is intended to serve as a comprehensive guide for investors, implementing agencies, and stakeholders. The government remains focused on launching the master plan at an opportune moment, ensuring a robust implementation foundation that promises long-term benefits for Johor, attracts high-quality investments, and positions the state as a prominent regional economic and investment hub.
The Economy Ministry also announced ongoing efforts to strengthen engagements with investors and strategic partners, including the recent JS-SEZ Executive Forum. This event, attended by the Economy Minister, underscored Malaysia's dedication to fostering collaboration with Italy and Europe. Furthermore, meetings with delegations from France, Germany, Nordic countries, Taiwan, and Canada, and diplomatic representatives from 35 countries based in Singapore, were held.
The ministry also noted the enhancement of supply chains through the Micron-OCBC JS-SEZ Supplier Event 2026, which brought 30 suppliers from South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to Johor to explore investment opportunities and local industry collaborations. Preparations for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System are also underway, demonstrating the consistent progress of the JS-SEZ development agenda.