Singapore-Malaysia ties: Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone attracts nearly S$28b in investments

CNA4 hours ago5:55

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone has attracted nearly S$28 billion in approved investments from January last year till June this year. About 45 per cent has been implemented, with projects expected to create nearly 29,000 jobs. The figures were shared at the inaugural ministerial meeting between Singapore and Malaysia, ahead of the zone's master plan launch in December. It will outline ways to attract investments and ease cross-border business and movement. Beatrice Yap reports.