{
  "id": 17809709,
  "title": "JS-SEZ secures RM88.8bil in approved investments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/js-sez-secures-rm88-8bil-in-approved-investments",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/02/js-sez-secures-rm88-8bil-in-approved-investments"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the period between January 2025 and June 2026, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) attracted RM88.83 billion in approved investments, with the potential to generate 28,755 jobs, announced Economy Minister Akmal Nasir during a joint press conference. Of the total investments, 45% or RM40.30 billion have been realized, involving projects expected to create 12,796 jobs. Both nations, according to Nasir, are committed to delivering the full potential of the JS-SEZ, emphasizing the importance of sustained momentum for mutual benefit. The JS-SEZ serves as a platform for strengthening bilateral cooperation, coordinating initiatives, and monitoring the implementation of priority projects. A joint ministerial committee, co-chaired by Nasir and Singapore's National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat, will oversee these efforts. Both countries have also agreed to host a joint investment forum in the first quarter of 2027 and are set to launch a JS-SEZ blueprint in December 2026, which aims to boost the economic zone's prospects. Chee highlighted the blueprint as a medium- to longer-term vision, emphasizing the need for close collaboration between agencies from both nations to enhance talent development, facilitate trade, and improve transport and connectivity.",
  "summary": "Economy minister Akmal Nasir says nearly 45% of the total approved investments, amounting to RM40.30 billion, have been realised.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}