New Special Economic Zone may help stem exodus of Malaysians seeking work in Singapore, says Johor MB

JOHOR BARU: The state government hopes that the setting up of the Special Economic Zone and the Special Financial Zone here will help address the issue of locals moving to Singapore seeking employment. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi feels that the factor of salary was among the main reasons for people seeking employment in...

Johor moots making Special Financial Zone a part of JS-SEZ

JOHOR BARU: Johor has proposed making the Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) a part of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). State investment, trade, consumer affairs and human resources committee chairman Lee Ting Han said the matter had been discussed internally and would be brought up for discussion in the JS-SEZ working group. He said that...

Johor considers creating Second Link lane for Forest City special financial zone

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is considering designating a lane for those travelling to and fro the special financial zone (SFZ) in the Forest City at the Immigration checkpoint of the Second Link here. State works, transportation and infrastructure committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the move could smoothen the traffic flow at the bridge connecting Malaysia...