JOHOR BAHRU: Johor recorded total investments of RM110 billion in 2025, the highest ever in Malaysia’s history.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the achievement is expected to create 24,584 new job opportunities for the people of Johor.
He said the success was not just a new record but also reflected the transformation of the state’s economic structure, which is becoming increasingly mature and competitive.
He said the momentum was also driven by the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and its strategic location near one of the most developed and dynamic economies in Asia.
"Thank you to the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail for his guidance and leadership, emphasising that the state’s economic progress must be translated into tangible benefits for the people,” he said in a post on Facebook today.
Onn Hafiz said his administration is committed to ensuring that every approved investment delivers real returns to the people, namely job opportunities, higher incomes, and the ability to face the challenges of a rising cost of living.
Hence, he said the state government will continue to strengthen the development of strategic infrastructure, including transportation networks, logistics, and public facilities, with the federal government's support, ensuring that Johor’s economic growth is supported by an efficient and competitive development ecosystem.
Earlier, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) reported that Malaysia recorded a total of RM426.7 billion in approved investments in 2025, the highest level ever, up 11 per cent from RM384.4 billion in 2024. - Bernama
