From left: Panellists for "JS-SEZ: Key Considerations for SMEs in a High-Tech Investment Era” - panel moderator Xiao Ma, Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor vice president, investment facilitation Yeap Kok Peng, Ziet Invest Media financial educator Fong Wei Ziet and Eco World Development Group Bhd deputy chief executive officer Liew Tian Xiong.
JOHOR BAHRU: Eco Business Park 8 (EBP8) today hosted its "Eco Business Park 8 First Look” event at the EcoWorld Sales Gallery in Eco Business Park II (EBPII), offering businesses and stakeholders an exclusive preview of the latest industrial development strategically located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
The listed property developer said in a statement today that the programme highlighted EBP8’s role as a key growth catalyst within the JS-SEZ, a transformative cross-border initiative aimed at strengthening regional connectivity, deepening Johor-Singapore economic integration and attracting high-value investments across ASEAN.
Eco World Development Group Bhd
said that with increasing emphasis on advanced manufacturing, technology-driven industries and resilient supply chains, the JS-SEZ is widely regarded as one of the region’s next major growth engines.
EcoWorld deputy chief executive officer Liew Tian Xiong said EBP8 has been thoughtfully planned to capitalise on the strong momentum of the JS-SEZ, offering businesses a strategic platform amid a rapidly evolving regional economy.
He said as businesses reposition within a rapidly evolving regional economy, EBP8 brings together location, infrastructure readiness and long-term development potential.
"Beyond providing industrial space, EcoWorld aims to create a well-integrated business environment that supports productivity and long-term business expansion.
"EBP8 reflects EcoWorld’s commitment to supporting Malaysia’s ambition to attract high-value investments while contributing to sustainable economic growth,” he said.
During the event, industry insights were also shared during the programme, highlighting opportunities presented by the JS-SEZ and how businesses can leverage the zone’s strategic advantages to strengthen operations and generate long-term value.
Financial educator and content creator Fong Wei Ziet shared his perspectives on the JS-SEZ as the ASEAN New Growth Engine and the opportunities it presents to multiply wealth.
Besides that, attendees were also be given an exclusive preview of EBP8’s master planning, business-ready infrastructure and sustainability-driven design, underscoring its readiness to support high-growth industries in line with the JS-SEZ agenda.
Strategically positioned under the "Twin Cities” model, the development enables international investors to optimise cross-border operations while benefitting from facilitation support, positioning EBP8 as a gateway for innovation-led growth within the JS-SEZ.
As part of the programme, a panel discussion was held focusing on key considerations for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in a high-tech investment era.
The EBP8 First Look event concluded with a networking session, providing guests and investors an opportunity to engage directly with industry experts, partners and EcoWorld representatives to explore potential collaboration opportunities within the JS-SEZ. - Bernama
