Johor’s F&B, retail sectors to gain from RTS


HLIB Research said the true economic impact will materialise once the RTS becomes operational and daily cross-border traffic ramps up.

PETALING JAYA: The Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is set to transform cross-border flows, with Johor’s retail, food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality sectors poised to become the next growth engines beyond residential property.

Hong Leong Investment Bank Research (HLIB Research) said established malls and hotels stand to benefit from stronger footfall and potential rental re-rating, while Johor-centric consumer names such as Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd and Focus Point Holdings Bhd offer direct leverage to rising cross-border spending power.

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