The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone blueprint and master plan will be launched in Johor Bahru on March 30, outlining incentives and a RM260 billion GDP target.
JOHOR BAHRU: The investment blueprint and master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will be launched on March 30.
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the decision was made following discussions with his Singaporean counterpart and Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
“We have agreed to hold the launch in Johor Bahru so that the people of Johor can truly feel the impact,” he said.
He was speaking at the Johor Dialogue 2026 at the Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru Tower.
Akmal Nasrullah said the blueprint outlines the incentives, opportunities and operational framework of the JS-SEZ.
“We know this is not simply about bringing in investment, it is also about raising productivity and delivering high-quality outcomes for our people and the economy,” he added.
The JS-SEZ aims to reach a gross domestic product of RM260 billion by 2030.
He said the zone will fundamentally reshape Johor’s economic landscape.
It aims to transition to a more advanced, innovation-driven economy.
The target is to create more than 20,000 high-skilled jobs.
Akmal Nasrullah also commented on national development in line with the 13th Malaysia Plan.
He said Malaysia must shift decisively from planning to delivery.
“Thus, all ministries, agencies, states and stakeholders need to mobilise with discipline, speed, commitment and accountability to deliver measurable outcomes,” he added.