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Upcoming SEZ and RTS projects set to boost Johor’s economic prospects

Jayden Chua Meng Hong
Jayden Chua Meng Hong • 4 min read
Upcoming SEZ and RTS projects set to boost Johor’s economic prospects
Construction of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project between Johor Bahru and Singapore is underway. Photo: Bloomberg
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The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Projects between Johor Bahru and Singapore have become focal points in the region’s economic outlook, particularly following Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s visit to Malaysia in June 2024. These initiatives are poised to unlock significant financial benefits for both countries, with a full agreement anticipated in September. 

We explore the investment opportunities these projects could bring and potentially transform Johor into the “Shenzhen of Southeast Asia”. 

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