KUALA LUMPUR: AmBank Group has announced its strategic collaboration as the official banking partner for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Global Alliance Summit, reinforcing its commitment to regional growth and cross-border investment.
In a statement, AmBank said the 2025–2026 collaboration will include further discussions to provide investors with end-to-end support, positioning the bank as their preferred partner for regional scale and impact.
The initiative also seeks to channel foreign direct investment (FDI) through AmBank, reinforcing its role as the primary financial partner of the JS-SEZ Global Alliance Summit.
Since 2022, AmBank has approved over RM20bil in financing in Johor, spanning the nine flagship zones and covering industries such as manufacturing, real estate, construction, logistics and digital infrastructure.
AmBank’s dedicated FDI desk, launched in 2023, has successfully onboarded over 40 foreign investors from China and Korea, including Huawei, Samsung, SK Group and Xiamen University.
The bank said the initiative has so far generated more than RM3bil in approved financing. It added that the dedicated FDI desk offers comprehensive banking solutions, complemented by value-added support services.
AmBank managing director of business banking Christopher Yap said the bank’s collaboration for the JS-SEZ Global Alliance Summit underscores its commitment to driving regional growth and facilitating cross-border investments.
“Since 2022, we have supported over RM20bil approved financing in Johor, and with the opportunities ahead, we are confident that this initiative will contribute towards Malaysia’s economic expansion. As a trusted financial partner, we will continue our efforts to empower businesses across the region to scale and succeed.”
Johor investment, trade, consumer affairs and human resources committee chairman Lee Ting Han said the summit has not only provided a platform to showcase Johor’s vision to global investors but also fostered partnerships that will help drive regional growth.
He said the strong international participation underscored the confidence investors have in Johor’s strategic position, robust infrastructure, and forward-looking policies.
“This is more than an event—it is a milestone that strengthens Johor’s role as a key driver of growth in Malaysia and the wider region, and a signal that we are ready to work hand in hand with partners across the globe to build a thriving, sustainable economic future,” Lee said.
