Johor on track for RM100 billion investment target as H1 approvals hit RM59.4 billion across diversified sectors
Johor's investment committee chairman says the state is on track to hit its RM100 billion annual investment target after RM59.4 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026, with growt... This article ( Johor on track for RM100 billion investment target as H1 approvals hit RM59.4 billion across diversified sectors ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Johor is projected to hit its RM100 billion annual investment target for 2026, having approved RM59.4 billion in investments during the first half of the year, up RM3.3 billion from the same period last year, according to a report by Invest Johor citing the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. Manufacturing contributed RM11.8 billion, while services sector investments totaled RM47.6 billion.
This widespread investment across sectors reflects Johor's multifaceted economic growth, contrasting with narrower economic narratives. Last year, Johor's economy expanded 8% compared to Malaysia's 5.2%, making it the fastest-growing state in two consecutive years. Johor's GDP rose from RM158.3 billion in 2024 to RM170.9 billion in 2025, solidifying its position as Malaysia's third-largest economy.
The state's economic strategy is shifting from simply attracting investments to fostering complete industry ecosystems, ensuring that investments translate into local jobs, supplier development, and high-paying positions.
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