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Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry
Free Trade Agreements/Partnerships

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Agreement (JS-SEZ)

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Agreement (JS-SEZ) is a landmark bilateral initiative between Singapore and Malaysia to deepen economic integration and attract global investment.

About the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Agreement (JS-SEZ)

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Then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Johor – Singapore Special Economic Zone Agreement (JS-SEZ) on 11 January 2024 in Johor, Malaysia.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Agreement (JS-SEZ) was launched at the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat on 6 Jan 2025.

The aim of the JS-SEZ is to strengthen the value proposition of the Johor-Singapore region by: (i) Improving cross-border goods connectivity between Singapore and Johor, (ii) Enabling freer movement of people; and (iii) Strengthening the business ecosystem within the region to support investments. 

Singapore and Malaysia are committed to making it easier for businesses to pursue cross-border, twinned operations between Singapore and Johor.

More Resources

Factsheet: Agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) (opens in new tab)