Malaysia aims to finalise SEZ deal with Singapore in September

Malaysia announced on Wednesday (July 10) its plans to finalise and sign a comprehensive agreement with Singapore in September to develop a special economic zone (SEZ) between the two countries.
At a press conference following an investment forum for the SEZ, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli stated that the JS-SEZ will offer the best of both worlds, providing investors with access to Singapore's sophistication and Johor's cost and resource advantages.
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[@leealex24]

Good idea, another engine of growth. So it would be Penang, Klang Valley, Johor and Sarawak. If all these regions grow 7% - 8% per year then will drive the Malaysian economy even more rapid

[@anassangorabinmohamed4995]

Rafizi you are the best

[@ogapadoga2]

Good idea. Singapore is Malaysia's only hope of moving forward.

[@NewmaticKe]

Good idea until the next election, then new government, new policies

[@ogapadoga2]

@@NewmaticKe Still long way to go before next government. Anwar will be in power for 22 years unless there is someone better.

[@leealex24]

Johor GDP is only RM140bn and will grow 5% - 6% per year which is good whilst SG slows. By 2030, it will probably be RM200bn GDP but, still 1/5 of Klang Valley GDP which is likely to hit RM900bn - RM1tn economy - now already RM700bn.

[@Hs5687]

Finalisation will be between SG & Johore…MY’s Role is Funding, Ceremonial Only 😊

[@RaisJohariMohamed]

Hope Spore will not learn the art of being corrupted. For food industry let’s have the strict compliance in Halal certification. Heard about false certificates. Spore should make sure our standard of monitoring and evaluation is being adhered to.

[@sallehuddinahmad7264]

Rafizi Security is very important

[@vincelamvision]

I will keep my entrepreneur direction and the same from the beginning clarity path to keep going. This project is for all regions to join in

[@Jamesyipkl]

Never ever trust them.

[@Hs5687]

Only Way to Overcome Trust Deficit is for SG to CONTINUE to Control & Weaponise RM … MY Must Behave or else RM Plunges AGAIN … ie. Predatory Capitalism at its Finest 😊

[@Hs5687]

SG not Dumb or Naive , Trust Deficit will always Remain, let alone Given MY-SG History …

[@Hs5687]

Only Way Fwd is SG must CONTINUE to CONTROL & WEAPONISE RM … MY now has incentive to Behave or else RM Plunges Again … Predatory Capitalism at its Finest 😊

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Why sooooo slow

[@khaidirabdulmajid6151]

Hopefully most of the jobs to Malaysians or Singaporeans and not to migrant workers from Bangladesh and Indonesia or elsewhere as in most cases with investments

[@Hs5687]

Does Malaysia have a Choice? 😂

[@winway67]

Great mines think alike..
HEBAT Menteri..
..Tak boleh dKlentonk..or buat2.
You Prove tHem Wrong..

[@TheOldmankk]

Nothing special, Sg Bangla workers always said, patterns many many, money little little. 😂

[@SohaiKia]

no .........

[@ogapadoga2]

Rafizi is not smart.