Singapore firms gearing up to tap prospective Special Economic Zone with Johor

[@elijahnoah]

It'll definitely benefit both Malaysia and Singapore in the future.

[@rabbiter-v8b]

cheaper rent, manpower, utilities mean more profits for the business owners but are the malaysians and singaporeans willing to take a pay cut working there.

[@FrankWu]

I believe that if Singapore and Johor Bahru going to create a economy zone it should be like very similar to Uae. Free zones. Also creating a new form corporate, Jurisdiction something like the Johor Bahru economy, Free Zone etc. Allows the foreign investors to register their company is 100% foreign ownership no nominee Director is required just cost US$100 to register the company that would be great which includes a Visa or like an add-on visa cost US$1000 etc

[@ruripapi]

US$100 to register a company in your dreams la its already 220+ usd here for malaysians

[@francissia4660]

Rm2 to rm3k for incorp

[@tankoon9919]

If Singapore and JB combine into a single economy zone, many Singaporeans will be moving to JB to buy houses and seeking jobs for a more economic and less stressed life

[@rabbiter-v8b]

@@tankoon9919 their car population will triple.

[@fujitsubo]

Jobs in JB increase, SG decrease. Watch a whole lot of jobs move there for work. It'll be like HK & Shenzhen

[@hasinabegum1038]

But Singaporeans can buy cheaper products.Growth in Singapore is limited.Singaporean companies will become more competitive if they operate some of thear firms in Johor.Singaporeans also can live work in Johor with close to Singaporean salaries and Malaysian Cost of living.

[@marvelcomiks8078]

Should have the SEZ, so these businesses can earn money from or through Singapore while paying peanuts for Malaysian manpower. Its a win-win solution, for Malaysia and these businesses. Singapore just needs to open the gates and let it happen so the bleeding can start. Hope the Singapore Parliamentarians are 'smart' enough to play the country out for their own pockets like how it often happens in Malaysia. Anyway, LKY is dead so don't worry about anyone coming after you, yeah.

[@antihunter]

Everything sounds so optimistic. Wait until you see the "light" rail cant take the capacity expected and breakdown every weeks.

[@tangchoifah1934]

Wait and see the outcome 😊

[@ollyporteous]

That will good for Malaysia not so good for Singapore retails

[@aungmyintoo4635]

They must include Batam too, to tap huge market of Indonesia. It just a boat away from Singapore and Batam has cheaper cost.

[@tuapuikia]

A zone where Singaporeans can buy cheaper goods while hiring Malaysian workers? Win win strategy for long term 😊

[@torrhthc4103]

Malaysia will benefit more and those staying in johor will see an uptick in prices thanks to Singaporean who go around saying cheap… singapore companies are not cost effective thanks to some party increasing land, uitility prices

[@ann0ynim0us]

who will dictate the do's and don'ts in SEZ? surely SG firms are against bumi rules of 51% ownership, and Jakim poling their hands on every activity happening in this zone. More questions than answers and politicians will abuse theirs powers to sabotage this idea.

[@endodevices8129]

A dood win for both country although I think Sg needs this more as their growth in their own country are limited.

[@tuckcheeho2113]

Building the LRT just solve part of the problem. JB city centre does not have the infrastructure to cope with the influx of human traffic. The roads and traffic conditions around the city centre need to be improved. There are also not enough Grab drivers or taxis to cope with the demand. We are already having a hard time calling Grab during the weekends and the fares easily double or more during weekends. I waited one hour for a Grab last Friday evening at Komtar. I dread to think what will happen when the LRT starts operation three years down the road!

[@WTHH2]

Cost of business in SG is priced out of the market . No longer profitable in the long run. Hollowing out of SG economy like the West.

[@ShhhHhhhz]

no shortage of foriegn companies wanting to set up in singapore making use of the infrastructure and supply chain but are still on the fence about the high cost in sg, now theres no reason for them not to come

[@oneworld2724]

Small industry should explore I PARC near Tanjung Pelepas (Gel a ng Patah).

[@mrj475]

Hahah, most of MNC moving out from singapore..

[@eddyzulkarnin8233]

World most expensive country to buy a car but ride hailing & taxi ride fare are way very low comparing to other countries like Japan, Australia, London, Swiss & the list continues. Have anyone ever thought about these; driver daily overhead such as rental/lease/instalment, petrol, parking, car depreciation, maintenance, road-tax, car insurance, personal insurance, auto accident excess, CPF/Medisave & many more.... Everything are getting expensive but fare most of the time are still pathetic. For driver, more daily trips plus longer working hours.

[@faustonissi5692]

Should create another new road for business smooth transport connection.

[@funnyguyinlondon]

Ewww.... Vegan cheese. Pure yuck

[@marvelcomiks8078]

Should have the SEZ, so these businesses can earn money from or through Singapore while paying peanuts for Malaysian manpower. Its a win-win solution, for Malaysia and these businesses. Singapore just needs to open the gates and let it happen so the bleeding can start. Hope the Singapore Parliamentarians are 'smart' enough to play the country out for their own pockets like how it often happens in Malaysia. Anyway, LKY is dead so don't worry about anyone coming after you, yeah.

[@weikwanglee4383]

Special Economic Zone? If Johore could lease land in Johore to Singapore with Singapore Immigration controls in this zones, under Singapore Government Management , this will create a useful angle of this special Economic Zone.

[@windsong3wong828]

Don’t get too excited too fast. Politics have a habit of disappointing.

[@francissia4660]

Don't worry so long our sarawakian GPS is around

[@marvelcomiks8078]

Should have the SEZ, so these businesses can earn money from or through Singapore while paying peanuts for Malaysian manpower. Its a win-win solution, for Malaysia and these businesses. Singapore just needs to open the gates and let it happen so the bleeding can start. Hope the Singapore Parliamentarians are 'smart' enough to play the country out for their own pockets like how it often happens in Malaysia. Anyway, LKY is dead so don't worry about anyone coming after you, yeah.

[@windsong3wong828]

@@marvelcomiks8078 SEZ will benefit everyone. Malaysia will bring in millions of foreign workers to work. Malaysia have been having SEZ all around the countries.

[@marvelcomiks8078]

@@windsong3wong828 Yes, many of these countries are 3rd world countries which will not benefit Malaysia much. Singapore should join in. We need to do more to make LKY turn in his grave.

[@windsong3wong828]

@@marvelcomiks8078 LKY was great. A man of steel when his country needed one. He is not suited for Singapore of today …..the new PM have to show empathy, compassion, kindness and soft touches. Singapore have already carved out a path to success. Just ride it.

[@francissia4660]

It takes hours to cross over jb. Both govt should solve the congestion. How to expect businessman or prof to travel with lot time spent in congestion. Proper approach should develop to ease the traffic. Esp limit in tourists to travel daily. I don't it will benefit the businesses if this traffic congestion is not resolved

[@btrue2day]

if wan Johor should just lease land to Sg e.g 50 years. Then for sure something good will happen. Otherwise u turn may happen

[@ngrobert5054]

Can hired Informatics Diploma fool bakery Williams Loh

[@MultiChickenbones]

i'm betting that crime rate will go up by 100% in Woodlands after this.

[@blueyhis.zarsoff1147]

Johor needs to build a sewerage system first..

[@anziar3038]

Wonderful! Another great accomplishment by the PAP govt once again. S'poreans are very fortunate to have PAP as the ruling party because it is the only competent and responsible party in s'pore. Fantastic!❤❤

[@trainingwithlatiflivefit15]

How much PAP paid you

[@dyeen]

You may also ask martin how much opposition paid him. He posted more.

[@tcmelvinlee4804]

Hope the massage and chee chiong fun prices don't go up!

[@btrue2day]

Better stay away. in the beginning good, then political change comes and Msia u-turn. Singaporeans get burnt. I still remember CLOB.The more recent Iskandar is another. A lot of SG media touted it as the place to be ... and encouraged us to invest but later siam when something bad happens

[@prescotthm]

Dec 2026 start is 3 years time

[@alertscpi7898]

Flip-flop politics and unstable government policies can be a risk. But having a hinterland close to home can be a opportunity to expand the SG economy further, and a win-win strategy for both SG and JB in the long run. Some SG locals should be open to some traveling and supporting both locations.

[@premium2223]

Johor soon become CBD

[@tonykwok9763]

MAKE JOHORE OUR CITY🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leonwangls]

Somehow, I think Singapore will lose JOBS to Johor. Well done LHL. Unless Singapore owns Johor, Sinkies will lose out.

[@rainhazel249]

r u out of mind.....U want Malaysia take over spore...,

[@ShhhHhhhz]

if your so afraid that your rice bowl will be lost up north, maybe you shld try upping your skills abit more starting with critical thinking..

[@aungmyintoo4635]

mind to elaborate? what kind of job, should be it a blue collar job for Malaysian then let it be!

[@tonykwok9763]

BUILD A CASINO IN JB🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deschan2246]

😂🤣

[@Puiz4Life]

Companies moving nearer to RTS or shops in JB will increase prices to profit more from the Singaporeans going to JB. It may price out locals in rents for living there. SG companies may downsize due and set up a company in Malaysia or even completely uproot to Malaysia leaving Singaporeans out of a job. Singaporeans will go to JB to shop leaving local SG retailers unable to compete with prices. Easier travels means more Malaysians may choose to commute and work in Singapore leaving JB or companies in other areas out of a productive workforce. Trade and co operation with a cheaper neighbour is always a double edge sword. Alas its the story of capitalism the race to the bottom. Hopefully it balances it out. There is always a winner and a loser in these type of situations.

[@sirek4]

Build BTO there😂

[@tonykwok9763]

WAY UP NORTH....NORTH TO MALAYSIA.....WAY UP NORTH.....NORTH TO JOHORE.....NORTH TO JOHORE.....GO NORTH THE RUSH IS ON.....WAY UP NORTH.....THE FOOD IS CHEAP AND GOOD🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣