Johor bahru: Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has hinted at an impending announcement of impressive investment figures, following the positive developments in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). The state has already recorded total investments of RM91.1 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking the highest in the country for the period.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Onn Hafiz stated that an even more remarkable figure is forthcoming, with the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, expected to reveal the new numbers soon. A detailed discussion on the direction of the JS-SEZ was conducted with Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources committee chairman Lee Ting Han.

Onn Hafiz credited the achievement in state investment to the close cooperation between federal and state governments, which has accelerated the implementation of strategic initiatives under the special economic zone. He noted that the JS-SEZ master plan, to be launched soon, will outline various efforts and initiatives aimed at boosting economic activities in the area.

The menteri besar emphasized that the initiatives will benefit not only the state's economy but also the people of Johor, particularly in terms of job opportunities and local business development. He assured that there are significant prospects for local companies and entrepreneurs to engage in global and international supply chains.