Invest Johor

Spearheading

The Economic Growth of Johor

Unlocking Investment Potential:
The Southern Gateway of Malaysia

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?

STRATEGIC
LOCATION

MATURE
INFRASTRUCTURE

PRODUCTIVE
TALENT

FAST-GROWING ECONOMY

COMPETITIVE COSTS OF DOING BUSINESS

PRO-BUSINESS POLICIES & REGULATIONS

Johor’s High-Growth Landscape

Investment Opportunities

Electrical & Electronic Industry

Life Sciences & Medical Technology

Oil & Gas Industry

Food & Agro Industry

Logistic & Regional Distribution

Healthcare

Financial & Business Services

five stages to get easy started here

Investment Journey

Facts & Information

Investing in Johor, Malaysia, can be an attractive opportunity due to its strategic location,
robust infrastructure, and various economic initiatives.

How to Invest?

Tell us which subsector to invest, location, relevant authorities and stakeholders, potential economic and business growth, process and procedures, and relevant policies and regulations is essential for a well-informed decision.

Need appointment?

Once you have an overview of your intended investment and if you need more information, please email us to set an appointment for a preliminary briefing. The appointment can be in person in Johor or via video conferencing

Frequently asked questions

I am interested in investing in Johor. What should I do?

Knowing which subsector to invest first. If you need more information, please email us for a preliminary briefing.

I already set the appointment for a preliminary briefing. Where should I go?

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.

I have decided to invest in Johor. What are the requirements?

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.

What are the relevant approvals I need to apply before commencing my business?

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.

How about the necessary aspects such as hiring workers, licences and permits, connectivity, etc.?

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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𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗟. 𝟮/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲Invest Johor mempelawa syarikat-syarikat Bumiputera yang berpengalaman, berkeupayaan serta berdaftar dengan Kementerian Kewangan Malaysia (MOF) dalam kod bidang berkaitan untuk menyertai tawaran sebut harga berikut:Sebut Harga Bagi Perkhidmatan Penerbitan dan Produksi Video “Local Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Documentary Series”𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗢𝗞𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡Invest JohorAras 8, Menara Delima SatuJalan Forest City 1, Pulau Satu81550 Gelang PatahJohor Darul Ta’zim𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗔Tarikh Iklan: 12 Mei 2026 (Selasa)Tarikh Tutup: 22 Mei 2026 (Jumaat) tutup Jam: 12.00 tengah hari𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗥𝗔1. Syarikat diwajibkan hadir sendiri untuk mendapatkan dokumen sebut harga.2. Semua dokumen hendaklah dihantar sebelum tarikh dan masa tutup yang ditetapkan. ... See MoreSee Less

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𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗝𝗕 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗣𝗨𝗦𝗛 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗝𝗦-𝗦𝗘𝗭 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟Johor's proposed automated people mover (APM) and elevated autonomous rapid transit (e-ART) system will serve as a critical economic and social catalyst for the state, particularly in supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).Olive Tree Property Consultants founder and chief executive officer Samuel Tan said the integrated transit system would democratise mobility by reducing Johor Bahru's heavy dependence on private vehicles while easing chronic congestion across the city.He said the system, designed as a feeder network to the Johor Bahru-Singapore rapid transit system (RTS) Link, would allow residents from suburban areas such as Skudai, Tebrau and Iskandar Puteri to travel to Singapore seamlessly without relying on cars."The project is far more than a local transport initiative. It is a strategic economic and social enabler for Johor," he said.Tan said the network should work in tandem with the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit (IMBRT) system, which is expected to strengthen last-mile connectivity by providing feeder bus services covering most parts of Johor Bahru and surrounding districts.He said the improved connectivity would significantly reduce commuter stress for the estimated 300,000 daily cross-border travellers by shortening travelling time and improving journey predictability."The loss of time and mental strain caused by long commutes are quantifiable and have real economic implications," he said.Tan added that the transit project would also trigger urban renewal through transit-oriented developments (TODs) around stations, creating more walkable neighbourhoods with improved lighting, security and public amenities.On the economic front, he said land prices near the RTS station had surged, with the new transit system expected to shift property demand from speculative-driven growth towards utility-based value.He said the estimated RM7 billion projects would generate jobs through construction activities and long-term operations and maintenance roles, while creating opportunities across the supply chain involving contractors, material suppliers and service providers.Tan said the enhanced connectivity would further strengthen the Ibrahim International Business District as a commercial hub and increase Johor Bahru's ability to capture Singaporean consumer spending beyond weekends."The transit system is effectively the glue that makes the JS-SEZ twinning model viable by leveraging Singapore's financial strengths and Johor's competitive land and labour costs," he said.He added that a reliable and efficient transport network would improve the attractiveness of the JS-SEZ to foreign investors while enabling Singapore-based professionals to work in Johor more efficiently.Tan said the move towards driverless, high-frequency transit infrastructure also signalled Johor's readiness to adopt Tier-1 city standards, reducing infrastructure risk perceptions among global investors.#InvestJohor #MajuJohor #Johor #Investment #MajuJohor2030 #JSSEZ ... See MoreSee Less

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𝗝𝗦-𝗦𝗘𝗭: 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗗 '𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡', 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗨𝗠 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦The development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has now become one of the state government's main pillars in the effort to end the "brain drain" or the migration of skilled talent by offering a high-income employment ecosystem capable of competing with the appeal of the labor market in Singapore.Invest Johor Chief Executive, Natazha Hariss stated that, through Invest Johor's new mandate as a corporate entity, the focus has now shifted to attracting high-impact investments that not only bring capital but also guarantee premium salary scales for locals.He said the reality of the currency gap, which currently sees every single Singapore dollar reaching the level of RM3.30 to RM3.40, is a major challenge, but the JS-SEZ is set to become a game-changer in bridging the quality-of-life gap for workers."Our aspiration is to provide a dignified alternative. We do not want the people of Johor to remain trapped in the routine of waking up as early as 4 a.m. to queue at the Johor Causeway merely to seek a higher income."Although the salary here may not exactly match the absolute value of the dollar, with the lower cost of doing business in Johor, investing companies are able to offer better remuneration than before."When matched with the quality of time and work-life balance without the need to commute across the border, this is a far more competitive offer," he said in an exclusive interview with Bernama at his office here recently.To support this transition, Natazha said Johor is now mobilizing the Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC) as a strategic bridge to ensure that nearly 50,000 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers a year, as well as university graduates in the state, do not 'slip away' abroad.He stated that the state government is adopting a proactive approach by aligning the construction period of industrial facilities in parallel with the preparation of a skilled workforce."We have a maturation period. For example, if a factory takes 12 months to build, we have that one-year period to plan training and prepare students according to the specific needs of the company."In fact, there are already investors who have signed memorandums of understanding with local universities such as Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) and are sending our students to their home countries, like China, for intensive training."He added that this move allows the direct transfer of skills and technology so that as soon as the facilities in Johor commence operations, local youths are ready to fill the professional positions offered.Commenting on investment criteria, Natazha said Invest Johor is now more selective by prioritizing companies focused on automation.This step aims to reduce dependence on unskilled foreign labor while simultaneously opening up more quality job opportunities such as engineers, technicians, and accountants."If a company does not want to shift towards automation, they will continue to rely on manual labor. Under the JS-SEZ, we want investments that produce products in line with the government's aspirations and, at the same time, offer sustainable salary returns to the local economy," he said.Last year, Johor recorded an impressive investment performance totaling RM110 billion, thereby targeting a more aggressive figure of reaching RM140 billion by 2026.-- BERNAMA#InvestJohor #MajuJohor #Johor #Investment #MajuJohor2030 #JSSEZ ... See MoreSee Less

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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦'𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬Today, we honour the strength, resilience, and unconditional love of mothers who shape not just families, but the very fabric of our society.Behind every thriving community and growing economy, there are mothers who nurture, guide, and inspire. Their sacrifices and unwavering spirit lay the foundation for future leaders, innovators, and changemakers.As we continue to build a more prosperous Johor, we recognise and celebrate the invaluable role that mothers play at home, in the workforce, and within our communities. Thank you for being the heart of our progress.#InvestJohor #MajuJohor #johor #investment #MajuJohor2030 #JSSEZ ... See MoreSee Less

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