Malaysia, Singapore and Special Economic Zone

Malaysia's economy minister says success of Johor-Singapore SEZ may encourage ASEAN to work closer
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to strengthen bilateral ties and elevate ASEAN as a global investment hub. This was affirmed by both Singapore and Malaysian governments during the leaders retreat on Jan 7.
Malaysia Unveils Tax Breaks for New Economic Zone With Singapore
Malaysia unveiled a slew of tax incentives to lure investors to its joint special economic zone with Singapore that seeks to add $26 billion per year to the Malaysian economy by 2030.
Malaysia-Singapore economic zone to offer tax rates as low as 5%
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is nearly twice the size of Shenzhen, whose success it is hoping to emulate.
Q&A with Malaysian Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
In an interview with CNA, he shares the rationale behind some decisions regarding the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and how the project aligns with his country’s vision.
Malaysia Rolls Out Tax Incentives for Economic Zone With Singapore
Malaysia has announced a tax incentive package to draw investment to its newly minted special economic zone with Singapore. The tax breaks are designed to bring high-value investments into Johor, the Malaysian state housing the special zone,
Malaysia offers tax incentives for companies, workers in Johor economic zone
Malaysia will offer a slew of tax incentives for companies and workers in its special economic zone with Singapore in the southern state of Johor, its finance ministry said on Wednesday.
Malaysia and Singapore sign Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement
Malaysia and Singapore signed the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement to boost cooperation and investment between Johor and Singapore, utilizing their proximity for mutual growth,
Johor-Singapore economic zone seen attracting regional firms: OCBC
OCBC supported about 260 new mid-sized enterprises to set up shop in Malaysia. OCBC has welcomed the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement by Malaysia and Singapore,
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Singapore's economy faces up to a difficult year
Overall, while the global economy is likely to take a hit from a bout of US protectionism and tit-for-tat retaliation from ...
Singapore economy grew 4.0% in 2024, advance estimate shows, fastest post-pandemic growth
Singapore's economy grew 4.0% in 2024, its fastest annual pace since exiting the pandemic, accelerating from an expansion of ...
MTI's Preliminary Forecast Suggests Singapore's Economy Grew 4.3% in the Fourth Quarter, Slower Than the Previous Quarter
In his New Year's greeting, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that Singapore's economic growth in 2024 exceeded forecasts.
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Investment banking fees generated in Singapore in 2024 grew 14% y-o-y to US$660.6 mil: LSEG
The growth was fuelled by equity capital markets growing to US$108.7 million, a 42% increase, matched by a similar surge in ...
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Rafizi: Johor-Singapore SEZ could add RM125b yearly to GDP, set to rival Klang Valley within 10 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today said the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will contribute ...
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Singapore’s economy grew 4.3% in 2024, outperforming expectations, but challenges loom for 2025
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy outperformed expectations in 2024, but economists are warning that 2025 could be more ...
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Singapore economy grows 4 percent in 2024, tops forecasts
Singapore's economy beat forecasts to grow 4 percent in 2024 despite a slowdown in the fourth quarter, preliminary government ...
Singapore Looks Boost Economy; MRT To Get 3 New Stations Connecting Downtown Line To North-South Line By 2035
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore has announced the alignment and station locations for the Downtown Line 2 ...
Singapore Dollar Steady; Trump’s Potential Tariffs May Weigh
The Singapore dollar was steady against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session but could be weighed by U.S. President-elect Trump’s potential tariffs that could hurt Singapore’s small and open ...