Johor-Singapore Economic Zone Faces Logistical and Bureaucratic Challenges

The ambitious project aims to attract high-value investments but must overcome red tape and infrastructure hurdles.

The JS-SEZ is expected to cover 3,505 square kilometers in Johor, four times the size of Singapore.
A one-stop center for business approvals is proposed to streamline processes across six local councils.
Singaporean businesses call for special immigration lanes and digitized customs to ease border congestion.
The project targets creating 400,000 high-income jobs and reversing Johor’s brain drain.
Experts emphasize the need for skilled labor, reliable utilities, and consistent follow-up with investors.