KUALA LUMPUR: The past year has seen tremendous progress for Johor, and the year ahead is set to be a defining period of economic expansion and infrastructure development, said the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
In a statement outlining key strategic priorities for 2026, the regent highlighted the accelerating momentum of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) — a landmark bilateral initiative designed to deepen economic integration between Johor and Singapore and attract global investment into Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economic corridor.
“In the year ahead, the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to attract strong investment interest from China, India, and the Middle East,” the regent said, underlining the expected influx of capital and commercial partnerships that will help diversify and elevate Johor’s economic landscape.
Beyond economic zones, TMJ said his engagement with the state government will focus on unlocking Johor’s full potential by ensuring that development benefits reach ordinary Johoreans.
Key areas of emphasis include upgrading state infrastructure — roads, transportation networks, hospitals and schools — as well as advancing sustainable energy initiatives.
Johor is also positioning itself as a host for international sporting events in 2026, part of broader efforts to raise the state’s global profile and stimulate tourism and related industries.
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