A stronger regional business ecosystem to power growth
Access competitive resources in Johor and tap on Singapore as a global business hub through enhanced cross-border connectivity and the freer movement of people and goods.
Benefit from the integration of Singapore’s advanced infrastructure and Johor’s manufacturing ecosystem to shorten supply chains, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness.
Seize new opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Home to around 700 million people – twice the size of the US and 50% larger than the European Union – Southeast Asia is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. By 2030, it is projected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a combined GDP of US$3.2 trillion.
The Southeast Asia region is also a rising powerhouse for manufacturing, supported by growing infrastructure, expanding supply chains, and competitive costs. This growth is underpinned by a booming digital economy, and a young, tech-savvy population that is driving growth across diverse sectors.
Explore how the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone can support your expansion and growth in the region below.
Leaders of the Singapore and Malaysia government signed the JS-SEZ Agreement on 6 January 2025, marking a strong bilateral commitment to foster economic collaboration and attract global investments. Through the JS-SEZ, businesses will find it easier to invest, operate, and grow across both countries, allowing them to leverage this dynamic hub to serve regional and global customers.
Spanning more than 3,500km2 (more than four times the size of Singapore), the JS-SEZ has 9 zones for investments across 11 sectors. These are: Business Services, Digital Economy, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Food Security, Green Economy, Health, Logistics, Manufacturing, Tourism.
Read how businesses are expanding in the Johor-Singapore SEZ
The JS-SEZ allows businesses to benefit from the best of both worlds through integrated operations across two complementary and well-connected locations.
Singapore is a trusted base for global and regional headquarters, R&D, and innovation. Businesses benefit from its business-friendly environment, global connectivity, world-class talent, and vibrant ecosystem.
Johor offers abundant resources, a skilled and cost-competitive workforce, and a growing industrial base. This creates opportunities for large-scale manufacturing, logistics and other operations that demand scalability.
Read about the Singapore companies with twinning operations in Johor
The JS-SEZ helps businesses strengthen operations and expand across Southeast Asia. It enables:
Read how the JS-SEZ helps companies strengthen supply chain resilience
To accelerate investment, Singapore established a JS-SEZ Project Office (PO) in April 2025 to help Singapore-based companies expand into Johor. The joint Project Office brings together the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and Enterprise Singapore to provide coordinated support for businesses. Industry associations such as the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) provide sector-specific advisory services, while foreign business chambers in Singapore can also provide connections for companies expanding into the JS-SEZ.
The Malaysian government has also launched the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre-Johor (IMFC-J) in Johor. Operational since February 2025, the IMFC-J is a one-stop centre to fast-track permits and approvals in the JS-SEZ.
Singapore offers a comprehensive suite of incentives to support businesses at every stage of their growth journey. These include tax incentives, tax credits, and grants that help companies reduce costs, accelerate innovation, and scale more effectively.
For businesses looking to expand and adopt the twinning model across Singapore and Johor, Singapore offers tailored support for companies to scale operations, set up new functions, or optimise the spread of activities.
JS-SEZ: Unlocking new growth
in Southeast Asia
