JOHOR BARU: Johor’s strong electrical and electronics (E&E) ecosystem is attracting growing interest from foreign investors, says state investment, trade and consumer affairs committee chairman Lee Ting Han (pic).
He said Johor offers a complete value chain for the sector, from component supply and a skilled workforce to world-class port facilities and efficient logistics infrastructure.
“The presence of multinational corporations has further cemented Johor’s position as a hub with a comprehensive support system for the E&E industry,” he said in an interview.
Lee, who is the Paloh assemblyman, said he recently met with potential investors from South Korea whose E&E companies are listed on the Korea Exchange and already operate in China and Singapore.
He described the engagement as significant, noting that the E&E industry is a key driver of Johor and Malaysia’s economy.
“Johor’s strategic location near Singapore, its connectivity through the Pasir Gudang and Tanjung Pelepas ports, and its investor-friendly policies continue to make the state highly attractive to global players.”
Lee expressed hope the discussions would pave the way for new investments that bring technology transfers, quality job opportunities and greater value creation for Johor and its people.
He said the state government was committed to ensuring foreign investments deliver long-term benefits for both the economy and the local workforce.
Johor has retained its position as Malaysia’s top investment destination, with some RM56bil in approved investments in the first half of 2025, more than four times the RM13bil recorded in the same period last year.
The state also ranked first nationwide in the first quarter with RM30.1bil in investments, contributing nearly 30% of Malaysia’s total RM190.3bil investment value up to the second quarter.
Lee said the performance reflected investor confidence in Johor’s economy and the effectiveness of initiatives such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
Lee said the new investments are expected to expand Johor’s economic capacity, create thousands of high-skilled jobs.
