JETCO pitches Johor’s JS-SEZ to Canadian business community in Singapore

Johor Economic, Tourism and Culture Office (JETCO) has strengthened ties with Canada's business community by hosting a closed-door consultation session in Singapore with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CanCham). The meeting brought together government officials, industry leaders, and Canadian business figures to discuss potential investment opportunities and strategic collaborations in Johor.

JETCO Executive Chairman and Johor Government Advisor, Dato' Ir. Hasni Mohammad, introduced Johor's economic priorities, investment prospects, and strategic opportunities through the JS-SEZ (Johor Special Economic Zone). The session provided a platform for exchanging views, building networks, and identifying areas of cooperation, aligning with JETCO's mission to enhance Johor's international trade relations and position the state as a regional growth hub.

Including Canada in Johor's investment outreach signifies the JS-SEZ's expansion beyond its traditional focus on East and Southeast Asian markets. By engaging with the Canadian business community through CanCham Singapore, JETCO gains access to a business network already active in the region, which may be considering Johor as an alternative base for regional operations.

The consultation session, facilitated by CanCham Singapore, takes place ahead of the JS-SEZ masterplan launch at the December Leaders' Retreat. This strategic positioning enables JETCO to convert Canadian interest into concrete investment commitments as the JS-SEZ enters a significant milestone in its development timeline.