PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is in the final stages of preparing the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Investment Blueprint and Masterplan, which is expected to be completed by March this year, says the Economy Ministry.
In a statement, the ministry said its Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir had received a courtesy call from Singapore’s Minister for National Development on Thursday (Jan 29) to reaffirm both countries’ commitment to deepening economic cooperation.
"Both sides agreed that Johor-Singapore cooperation is a long-term partnership built on trust, policy continuity and shared benefits.
"They also welcomed continued collaboration in key areas such as high-value investments, digitalisation, sustainable development and talent development, which support the implementation of the JS-SEZ," it said in a statement on Friday (Jan 30).
It added that both countries see the JS-SEZ as a key pillar of bilateral economic ties and noted that it is moving from planning to implementation.
The JS-SEZ will combine Johor’s scale and resources with Singapore’s capital, technology and global connectivity to attract high-value investments, strengthen supply chains and create quality jobs for communities on both sides of the Causeway.
"Malaysia is finalising the JS-SEZ Investment Blueprint and Masterplan, which will outline the long-term vision, priority sectors, key zones and implementation roadmap, including governance, incentives, infrastructure and talent plans. Malaysia is targeting an official launch in March 2026," it said.
It added that the ministers also discussed strengthening the Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC) to provide clearer oversight and stronger focus on economic cooperation, especially under the JS-SEZ agenda.
The final governance structure will be tabled at the next JSCMC meeting in Singapore. The statement also noted that Akmal Nasrullah had expressed confidence that the JS-SEZ and JSCMC will deliver tangible outcomes for both countries.
