IMFC-J Receives 1,000 Enquiries, Facilitating RM73 Billion In Potential Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre - Johor (IMFC-J) has received about 1,000 enquiries and is facilitating potential investments totalling nearly RM73 billion, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

JS-SEZ Investment Blueprint, Master Plan To Be Launched March 30 In Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) investment blueprint and master plan will be launched on March 30 in Johor Bahru.

JS-SEZ, Rising FDI Boost Malaysia’s Data Centre, Advanced Manufacturing Sectors

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeing strong momentum in data centre and advanced manufacturing developments, driven by rising foreign direct investment (FDI) and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to Australia-based project advisory and management consultancy firm, TBH Consultancy.

IOI Properties Sells 50 Hectares Of Industrial Land In Banting For RM740.68 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (IOIPG) wholly-owned subsidiary, Fortune Growers Sdn Bhd is disposing of 50 hectares (ha) of industrial land in Banting, Selangor, to Bridge Data Centres Malaysia VIII Sdn Bhd (BDC), for RM740.68 million.

JS-SEZ Offers Scalable Regional Model For Seamless Cross-border Logistics -- Economists

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) offers a scalable development model throughout the region, predicated on its seamless cross-border logistics and efficient flow of goods, according to Khazanah Research Institute chairman Nungsari Ahmad Radhi. 

Eco Business Park 8 First Look Signals New Industrial Opportunities In JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 30 (Bernama) --  Eco Business Park 8 (EBP8) today hosted its “Eco Business Park 8 First Look” event at the EcoWorld Sales Gallery in Eco Business Park II (EBPII), offering businesses and stakeholders an exclusive preview of the latest industrial development strategically located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

JETRO Fosters Innovation Partnerships Between Japanese And ASEAN Enterprises

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have implemented the Japan-ASEAN Co-creation Fast Track Pitch initiative to foster innovation between Japanese and ASEAN enterprises.

Malaysia, Singapore Reaffirm JS-SEZ As Key Bilateral Economic Pillar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore reaffirmed the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a key pillar of bilateral economic ties during a courtesy call between Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir and Singapore’s Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat on Thursday.

CLMT To Raise Assets Under Management By 20 Pct In Three Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) aims to increase its assets under management by 20 per cent in three years from the current 7.9 per cent under its industrial and logistics segment.

OCBC: Upbeat Growth, Encouraging Fundamentals To Boost Investor Confidence In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fundamentals “remain encouraging,” supported by quality foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, upbeat growth, a wider trade surplus and a clear commitment to fiscal consolidation, said OCBC Group Research.

Rianlon’s RM1.27 Bln Project Boosts Johor’s High-value Manufacturing Push -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Rianlon Corporation’s decision to establish a research and development (R&D) and manufacturing facility in Johor reflects strong and sustained investor confidence in the state as a regional hub for high-value and technology-driven investments.

Ringgit Gains Against Singapore Dollar Unlikely To Hit Trade

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s recent strengthening to around 3.16 against the Singapore dollar was expected and has had little impact on cross-border trade between Malaysia and Singapore, an academic said.