Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
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Johor-Singapore SEZ a showcase of like-minded states working together amid Trump tariffs, protectionism: DPM Gan
But in every crisis, there will be opportunities, he said. “As businesses seek to reconfigure their production and supply chain…
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Commentary: Batam struggles to up the ante as Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone rises
BATAM’S RISE The island began to take off only in 1990 when, along with its sister island Bintan, it became…
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Wide range of industries in Johor-Singapore SEZ offers buffer against global trade tensions, says state’s chief minister
He said that data centres in Johor are set to offer starting salaries of around RM4,000 (US$900) for diploma holders…
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Malaysia’s app for passport-less immigration clearance gets users’ thumbs up, despite glitches and data security concerns
However, when he checked a week later, the statement disappeared and has not reappeared since. “I’m not sure as to…
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Deep Dive Podcast: Will the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone be a success?
Crispina Robert, host: But we can’t deny that there might be deep challenges. Culturally, we are quite different. We have…
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Q&A with Malaysian Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Q: Given Johor’s close proximity and its interdependence on Singapore, is there a concern that there will be over-reliance on…
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Johor-Singapore SEZ: ‘Build-as-they-invest’ model prudent but businesses raise concerns over infrastructure delays, red tape
These sentiments are shared by Teh Kee Sin, advisor of the Small and Medium Enterprise Association of South Johor. The…
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Johor-Singapore SEZ a ‘big plus’ for firms to tap both sides’ different strengths: PM Wong
REGULAR MEETINGS ON BILATERAL ISSUES The JS-SEZ agreement has been a year in the making as officials from both sides…
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Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat: New Johor SEZ deal guns for global investments, 20,000 skilled jobs in 5 years
Speaking about the SEZ, Mr Wong encouraged investors to look at the “complementarities” between Johor and Singapore as an entire…
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PM Wong to visit Putrajaya for Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make an official visit to Putrajaya from Monday (Jan 6) to Tuesday for the 11th…
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