OCBC Bank and UOB were singled out “given their well-entrenched Malaysian and Asean footprint”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In an interview with CNA, he shares the rationale behind some decisions regarding the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and how the project aligns with his country’s vision.

Petrol subsidy cuts pencilled in for mid-2025 are crucial for structural reforms, says Economy Minister Rafizi. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Malaysia and Singapore leaders signed an agreement on Tuesday to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called the Johor-Singapore special economic zone a “unique initiative” that harnesses each other's strengths and deepens linkages in a world that is becoming more polarized.

Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to create the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), reflecting strengthened cross-border collaboration and promising significant economic opportunities for both nations.

Malaysia unveiled a slew of tax incentives to lure investors to its joint special economic zone with Singapore that seeks to add $26 billion per year to the Malaysian economy by 2030.