Singapore, Malaysia Mega Hub Draws $13 Billion Into Johor State

Johor recorded 56 billion ringgit ($13.2 billion) in approved investments in the January-June period, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. — Johor recorded 56 billion ringgit ($13.2 billion) in approved investments in the January-June period, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM UTC

Malaysia’s southernmost state Johor became the country’s top investment destination in the first half of 2025, with officials attributing the success to its special economic zone with neighbor Singapore.

Johor recorded 56 billion ringgit ($13.2 billion) in approved investments in the January-June period, accounting for nearly a quarter of the total figure for the country, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in a statement Friday.