We strives to help transform Johor into a regional hub for high-technology, knowledge-based and high investment sectors.
“Johor welcomes investors to see for themselves the opportunities here. Every investment brings us closer to building an inclusive and prosperous state.”
JS-SEZ Joint Investment Forum 2025
YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz bin Ghazi
Chief Minister of Johor
Why Johor?
Why Johor?
Electrical & Electronic Industry
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Facts & Information
Investing in Johor, Malaysia, can be an attractive opportunity due to its strategic location,
robust infrastructure, and various economic initiatives.
Frequently asked questions
Knowing which subsector to invest first. If you need more information, please email us for a preliminary briefing.
Don’t worry, representative/s from MIDA or Invest Johor will meet you at the airport, or if you feel more comfortable travelling on your own, you can head directly to MIDA state office or Invest Johor office based on the appointment set. The officer-in-charge is waiting there.
You are required to register for business through the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM). This can be done online here https://www.ssm.com.my/Pages/Home.aspx#. However, if you are not quite sure or have difficulties registering your business, we are here to help.
This phase might take a longer time. But don’t worry because officers from MIDA and Invest Johor will facilitate expediting the process for you.
We will help you to fast kickstart your business operation. Please talk to us at MIDA and Invest Johor if you face challenges.
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𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗗𝗡. 𝗕𝗛𝗗.: 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗥Heptagon Photonics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. was established in June 2025 and is associated with Focuslight Technologies Inc., a photonics technology group headquartered in Xi’an, China. Focuslight's business activities include the development and manufacture of laser sources, optical components, photonics modules and system solutions. The group's wider technology portfolio includes optical materials, laser sources, precision optical components, modules and integrated systems, as well as technical services related to optical engineering and manufacturing. Its associated Heptagon technologies include wafer-level optics, wafer-level stacking and integration, miniature imaging optics, projection lens modules, diffractive optical elements, microlens arrays and optical diffusers. These technologies are used in applications involving imaging, light projection, illumination and optical sensing.The group's stated application areas include optical communications, consumer electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, automotive systems, medical and healthcare equipment, industrial applications and scientific research. Depending on the product and system design, optical components may be incorporated into electronic devices, sensing equipment, communications infrastructure and specialised manufacturing systems. Heptagon Photonics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is located in Kawasan Perindustrian SILC, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The products, services and applications described above reflect the wider Focuslight and Heptagon portfolio and should not be taken as confirmation that all are manufactured or provided at the Malaysian facility.#InvestJohor #Johor #MajuJohor #Investment #TriviaFriday
𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗘𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗦: 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬’𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘As the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) moves from policy to implementation, Forest City’s two emerging growth engines industrial investment and the single-family office (SFO) ecosystem are gaining traction.The JS-SEZ spans more than 3,500 sq km across nine flagship zones and 11 priority sectors, attracting RM76.98 billion in approved investments in 2025. Forest City is one of the nine flagship zones, with its 418-acre IBS industrial park and financial zone both falling within the JS-SEZ. Phase 1 is largely complete and the township is home to around 20,000 residents; the development is now shifting towards commercial and industrial expansion.Johor is already a Malaysian hub for electrical and electronics manufacturing, semiconductor packaging and data centres. Against this backdrop, Forest City’s industrial park received more than 300 enquiries from manufacturing, smart-device and supply-chain companies in the first half of 2026.A Singaporean manufacturer has secured 40 acres in Phase 1, while discussions are ongoing with data centre operators. Ready-built factories are planned for Phase 2, subject to market demand.“The appeal lies in the ‘front shop, back factory’ model Singapore provides headquarters, financing and regional management functions, while Forest City offers the land and talent base to support operations," says Sr (Dr) Samuel Tan, Founder & CEO of Olive Tree Property Consultants Sdn. Bhd.“Within the JS-SEZ, the industrial park and financial zone complement rather than compete with each other. Manufacturers benefit from access to professional services, while financial-sector players gain from the economic activity generated by industry. Together, they create a broader ecosystem that can attract a more diverse pool of investors, stimulate business activity and generate new employment opportunities.”On the financial side, Forest City is developing a fund management platform aimed at channelling investment into Johor's digital-economy pipeline and the grid infrastructure supporting its data centre cluster.“For families exploring alternatives to Singapore, the Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) offers a more accessible entry point, attractive tax incentives and access to Malaysia’s established Islamic finance ecosystem. The availability of both conventional and Shariah-compliant financial products within a single regulated environment presents a distinctive proposition in Southeast Asia,” said David Chong, founder of Yow Kee Investment Holding, one of the earliest single-family offices (SFOs) to establish a presence in Forest City.That ecosystem is already taking shape. The on-site Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J), jointly led by MIDA, IRDA and Invest Johor, serves as a one-stop centre for investment facilitation, incentives and approvals. Maybank and CIMB have established branches in the township, while AmBank also has opened a private banking and asset management office on site.Forest City has also signed an MoU with Oriental Holdings to explore the development of a proposed RM750 million healthcare hub anchored by a 500-bed hospital. A prominent local public university has also reached an agreement to establish a campus and student accommodation within the development.Connectivity is another part of the proposition. Forest City operates daily shuttles to the Second Link CIQ and is working with state authorities on feeder connections to the RTS Link. Management is also exploring ferry services connecting the township directly to Singapore's southern coast.More than 100 F&B and retail outlets now operate across the township, providing an established commercial base to support its expanding industrial and financial activities."We are seeing more commercial activity across Forest City," says Maggie, who runs CJ Café. "Weekends are particularly lively, and as more businesses, professionals and visitors come to the township, we expect demand for a broader mix of dining, retail and services to grow. We see real potential in being part of that expansion."For companies exploring the JS-SEZ, Forest City offers more than a business location. With its industrial and financial infrastructure and emerging ecosystem, the township provides a platform for manufacturers, investors, financial institutions and service providers to grow with it.#InvestJohor #MajuJohor #Johor #Investment #MajuJohor2030 #JSSEZ
𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗥𝗠𝟭𝟯𝟮 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗝𝗦-𝗦𝗘𝗭 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦Johor wants to turn RM132 billion in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) investments into better-paying jobs and stronger local businesses.The 2027 Budget offers measures to help small firms grow and equip Johoreans with skills for higher-value industries.Johor Investment, Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Yang Berhormat ,Lee Ting Han said the success of the state's economic expansion must be measured by how far local businesses grow alongside multinational investors and whether Johoreans secure better-paying jobs.He welcomed federal measures to reduce the tax burden on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), improve financing access and strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET).He said the measures would help local companies compete for a bigger role in industrial supply chains.The JS-SEZ recorded RM132 billion in investments from 2025 to June this year, while Nexus Sedenak has been identified as having the potential to attract RM12 billion in investments and generate 45,000 jobs, according to the Budget 2027 announcements.The JS-SEZ master plan and blueprint are scheduled for launch by the end of this year, alongside a proposed special task force to coordinate negotiations with companies in strategic sectors.Yang Berhormat Lee Ting Han said Johor needed to ensure local MSMEs could move beyond supporting roles and become higher-value suppliers to multinational companies entering the state.The budget lowers the income tax rate for eligible MSMEs by one percentage point, to 14 per cent on the first RM150,000 of chargeable income and 16 per cent on income between RM150,000 and RM600,000.The measure is expected to benefit 300,000 MSMEs nationwide, with tax savings of up to RM6,000.The budget also provides RM57 billion in national loans and financing-guarantee facilities for 2027.Yang Berhormat Lee Ting Han said better access to financing, technology and productivity-enhancing equipment would help Johor businesses scale up and compete for contracts in the JS-SEZ.The budget allocates RM8 billion for TVET across ministries, including RM3 billion through HRD Corp for three million skills-training opportunities and RM500 million through the Skills Development Fund Corporation for training at registered institutions.Johor's demand for skilled workers is expected to span semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, data centres, logistics, the digital economy and green energy.Yang Berhormat Lee Ting Han said the Johor Talent Development Council would continue working with education institutions and industry players to align training with employers' needs.The budget also identifies a 1-gigawatt hybrid energy project in Johor by UEM Lestra, forming part of an RM1 billion investment package that includes energy storage at KLIA.At Forest City, the introduction of a multi-family office model is intended to complement existing single-family office incentives and strengthen the development's position in wealth management and financial services.Yang Berhormat Lee Ting Han said the state would continue engaging the federal government on strategic infrastructure needs, including highway connectivity, water and electricity capacity, and healthcare facilities.These would be critical to supporting new investments and meeting the needs of a growing population, he said.He added that Johor's development priorities must extend beyond investment figures to include better employment prospects, stronger local businesses and imp#InvestJohor #MajuJohor#johors#investmentu#MajuJohor2030I#JSSEZent #MajuJohor2030 #JSSEZ
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧: 𝗝𝗦-𝗦𝗘𝗭 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗥𝗠𝟭𝟯𝟮𝗕𝗜𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦, 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥-𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛Malaysia recorded RM132 billion in investments in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) from 2025 to June 2026, with its master plan and blueprint set to be launched by the end of this year.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who was tabling the 2027 Budget at the Dewan Rakyat today, said he would launch the plan with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sedenak Nexus in the northern part of the JS-SEZ had the potential to attract RM12 billion in investments and create 45,000 jobs.He said the government would continue strengthening its special border economic zones, with trade along the Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao corridor reaching RM27 billion in the first six months of this year.Among the initiatives was the development of the 49.37 hectare NCT InnoSphere as a heavy vehicle, engineering, maintenance and logistics hub serving industries in Kulim and Penang.Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia and Indonesia had also agreed to expedite the reopening of the Tebedu-Entikong trade route, while road infrastructure along the Sabah, Sarawak and Kalimantan borders would be upgraded to facilitate cross-border movement.On the energy sector, he said Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) investment expansion in Canada LNG Phase 2, petroleum discoveries in Suriname and cooperation involving the Galkynysh gas field in Turkmenistan would strengthen Malaysia's position in the international energy supply chain.He said Petronas's full ownership of the Pengerang Integrated Complex would strengthen its role as a strategic national asset and support fuel supply security amid global market uncertainties.The development of the Pengerang biorefinery through partnerships with Eni's EniLive and Euglena would also expand the production of lower-carbon fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel, hydrotreated vegetable oil and bio-naphtha.Meanwhile, Petronas and Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) participation in the Asean Power Grid initiative would strengthen regional energy security and connectivity while creating new #InvestJohoro#MajuJohor#johors#investmentu#MajuJohor2030I#JSSEZent #MajuJohor2030 #JSSEZ
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