JOHOR BARU: Johor has engaged with 83 notable companies in South Korea in efforts to promote the upcoming Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who led a delegation consisting of the state’s top officials and mayors, said he engaged with the businesses in a seminar titled “Unlocking Regional Growth: Business Opportunities in JS-SEZ” on Wednesday (Oct 30).
“Those in attendance came from various industries and the seminar was a strong platform to promote Johor as the strategic and sustainable choice destination for investment.
“We also discussed the opportunities that can be explored with the implementation of the JS-SEZ,” he said of the meeting, which was part of the state government’s working visit to South Korea.
Onn Hafiz said he also shared about the state and federal government’s collaboration in developing the JS-SEZ to attract more high-quality investments.
He added that various measures have been planned and executed to reflect Johor’s seriousness in making the JS-SEZ a success such as the establishment of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor as a one-facilitation centre, as well as the setting up of the Johor Talent Development Council.
“With our strategic location and attractive incentives set to be offered under the JS-SEZ, I am confident in Johor as the right location for investors to expand their business in the Asean region.
“The state is also expected to open up growth opportunities and direct access to the global market, which is ideal for long-term investments,” Onn Hafiz added.
He also hoped the visit would bear positive fruits and bring more benefits to Johoreans.
