To Tay, some of the key milestones that differentiate the JS-SEZ from previous efforts include the Johor Bahru-Singapore rapid transit system (RTS), which is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The RTS, unlike prior talks of connectivity between Singapore and Malaysia, finally broke ground in 2020 and 2021 in Johor Bahru and in Singapore respectively.
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for cross-border investors, says CGS International analyst Tay Wee Kuang at the brokerage’s Makan & Market Talk on Oct 16.
The JS-SEZ spans over 3,500 sq km, nearly four times the size of Singapore and facilitates investors across 11 sectors: business services, digital economy, education, energy, financial services, food security, green economy, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and tourism.
