Will the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone be a success? | Deep Dive podcast

[@ECOSAM-SG]

A special economic zone four times the size of Singapore? Sounds like Johor is getting a very big brother next door! 😂 But seriously, this could be a game-changer for businesses on both sides. 🇸🇬🇲🇾 While big players will benefit, let’s not forget our homegrown SMEs-they’re the backbone of our economy, making up 99% of enterprises and employing 71% of the workforce! The real question is: how can small businesses tap into this opportunity? What industries do you think will thrive the most? Let’s back local and make this a success together! 💪✨"*

[@DonPrint]

Where your profits check in, but they may never check out. Might as well rename it the Hotel California of economics. 💸😂

[@MichaelLim0907]

@@ECOSAM-SG. a) once they go to JB SEZ and hire JB workers what happens to their Singaporean work force. b) how would SME uprooting benefit Singapore economy unless they sell their products to Singapore at a lower price after paying for higher logistics cost c) how does Singapore government benefit from their relocation unless it is part of their regional expansion while still keeping a regional office in Singapore and paying corporate taxes on consolidated profits d) they don't really need Singapore government approval to go overseas so what role does the Singapore government play in this relocation and what value can the government add in the process

Possible experience - filling out 37 forms, waiting 6 months for approval, and then realizing the exchange rate just turned your profits into kopi money. ☕💸😂

[@PrayForSG]

Where you may save on labor costs, only to donate it all back through ‘charitable contributions’ to rent, utilities, and mystery fees. 💸 Truly, a modern economic miracle!

[@AdminDefence]

Where you start a business thinking you're the boss, but soon realize your supplier is the real CEO. Hope you like surprise 'special rates'! 🎭💰🤡

[@JustinTan-y2x]

Malaysia’s development recently is taking shape in a big way. The FDI into Malaysia is Phenomenal. This SEZ will be a game changing project more for Malaysia than for Sg. Let’s see how things turn out !

[@alantan9863]

Malaysia, be it JB, Klang Valley, Penang-Kedah region and etc has a lot of empty land to be developed.

[@MichaelLim0907]

Singapore government needs to clarify why the need for Singapore to participate in the Johor Special Economic zone citing benefits to Singapore and be transparent on what has already been spent on it and how much more are we committed to spend. The video showed only all the benefits flowing the other way leaving nothing for Singapore . Businesses and entrepreneurs know where to go to leverage their costs and will readily move to Johor if the cost benefits can be realized through larger profits . They do not need Singapore government to push them out. The only benefit I can see is for Singapore to participate in the SEZ is to secure greater co operation, more open borders and linkages with the Malaysians to allow Singapore government to set up government hospitals , retirement homes and special retirement visas for Singaporeans retirees to retire in Malaysia to avoid the high cost of living in Singapore. But this will take time and unfortunately, as seen in the recent past, Malaysia's political scene can change drastically in a very short time. But it is a calculated risk worth taking. The benefits highlighted by the panel and its impact on Singapore in summary are a) Malaysians can get higher minimum wages in the SEZ so those working in Singapore will return to Malaysia. So Singaporeans will loose their closest source of cheaper supply of labour and the labour costs in Singapore will increase causing more inflation in Singapore b) As mentioned in the video Singaporean PMETS might be attracted to work in the Johor SEZ so now we see the reverse of flow of Singaporeans crossing the causeway to work in Johor?? Most likely the Singaporean PMETS working in Johor will be attracted to live in Johor because now they have Employment visas to allow them to stay there while they lease our their expensive homes in Singapore. With the decrease in demand for housing with the exodus of Malaysians and Singaporeans attracted to Johor SEZ to live and work , the increase in vacant housing units in Singapore will depress prices and rentals. With a declining birth rate do we want our productive citizens to work in other countries and not contribute to the economy of Singapore?? c) Johor SEZ's success will ultimately increase the costs of living in Johor as can be see with property prices sky rocketing. More Malaysians attracted by the SEZ to return and live in Johor and possibly some Singaporeans PMETS will be attracted also . The prices of goods and services in Johor will also increase. Singaporeans will loose their supply of cheaper goods and services across the causeway and this will also cost higher inflation and cost of living in Singapore d) currently Malaysia's ex politician is already asking why Singapore government, as a partner, did not offer tax incentives for companies to start up business in the SEZ. Yes unbelievable but it has happened. Will Malaysia require more participation from Singapore government in the future once the SEZ starts to take shape. Singapore's initial foray into China Suzhou's industrial park had many problems so how do we avoid these problems and manage these expectations e) Malaysia is also attracting family offices to their Special Financial Zone in Johor directly competes with Singapore . There are currently 2000 home offices in Singapore with the two largest having assets under management of more than $10 billion each. Will this competition from Johor limit the growth of family offices in Singapore? The question of the benefits for Singapore participation in the SEZ is left unanswered so Singapore government needs to respond before the elections. So much for a deep dive in the shallow end of the pool . I am sure the chaps from Channel News Asia felt it. Bankers are not politicians and they are accountable for profits to get their own bonus. He mentioned that economic zones are hard to succeed and the country must have their own attraction/ attributes to make it successful. Singapore's reputation as a financial centre does not belong to Malaysia so why allow them the leverage it?. Does he even know we are a sovereign country separated from Malaysia for the past 60 years??

[@Confidence_and_Fitness]

pap now a ponzi scam. benefits SG as in 'pap'. can't cope 9% GST and employment quote. so go JB la

[@DTYY941]

Sg is like Apple products. The cheapest also very exp. Not all businesses need apple product pricing. So the economic zone is to fill up those medium budget businesses. Else they would just go other SEA parts. Thats all.

[@MichaelLim0907]

@@DTYY941 still does not answer the question how Singapore, Singapore government and Singapore citizen benefit form SEZ. Investing in SIP in China gives us access to the world's largest domestic market and first mover advantage to strike an alliance with a rising global power who was just waking up . We have tried this alliance with Malaysia so many times without much success. This time round it seems more promising with both governments putting in a lot of effort to endorse and market it until Trump came in and list us as third category countries to gain access to high end chips needed for data centres involved with AI . Hopefully these chips can be allowed into Malaysia.

[@MoneyMoves_with_Max]

I fully agree with the writer. The Singapore government must be accountable. While I trust they have made an informed decision, believing the benefits outweigh the costs, they need to clearly outline the assumed advantages of supporting the economic zone. If these benefits fail to materialize, corrective action should be taken. Even if the decision is based on the expectation of goodwill from Malaysia, this goodwill must translate into concrete actions, tangible outcomes, or formal agreements

[@tengfs]

@@MichaelLim0907 the Malaysian government does not grant work visa to foreigners for white collar jobs in general unless under special circumstances like the Japanese who are posted to Malaysia as country general managers

[@A42Samsung-i2j]

Whatever projects we have agreed to do with the Malaysian Government, the implementation of the projects must be completed before the end of the government we sign the agreement with.

[@malgudidays3311]

Which means all projects must be completed within four years. 😅 😅😅😅 Incredible idea.

[@MichaelLim0907]

@@A42Samsung-i2j the size of SEZ is 4 times Singapore. But targets are quite reasonable. Anyway it's for Malaysia government to complete it

[@leealex24]

Malaysia is not Johor, hence, there are many parts of Malaysia that is growing well and rapidly.

[@malgudidays3311]

@leealex24 like for example Perlis, Kelantan, Kedah, Trengganu. If Pribumi comes back to power what then ? You have Muyiddin all over again. Yes , Johor is not Malaysia, that is why it went back to the proper weekend, sat & sun.

[@leealex24]

​@@malgudidays3311 I mean Malaysia is not just Johor. This project is primarily between Johor and SG, where both need this project.

[@BallyBoy95]

Damn, Singaporeans and Malaysians are smart. Watching from the UK, wish our discourse was as enlightened and positive as this one.

[@audreyDsouza]

headquarters in Singapore while the factory is in Johor...a large land reserve to open a factory, easy and close delivery of products to Singapore, cheap water, cheap electricity, cheap food, good infrastructure, lower costs for workers.

[@xiaomashitu]

Let's make this happen 🎉

[@MichaelLim0907]

@@xiaomashitu Singapore government can't make it happen. It's really up to the Malaysian government to administer the SEZ

[@MoneyMoves_with_Max]

I strongly urge the Singapore government to reconsider and avoid committing fully to Johor. Unlike Shenzhen and Hong Kong, we are ultimately two separate countries. If there's no way to opt out, at the very least, negotiate for concrete tangible benefits-whether it's securing sea borders, rights to further land reclamation, or an airspace agreement.

[@77DeathGod]

JSSEZ has taken a lot of references from Hong Kong-Shenzhen example. Hope both governments look at not only the potential benefits but also potential problems that come with it. If they cant manage the inevitable issues that comes along, the cons are going to outweigh the pros very fast. Ppl tend to focus on the similarities that JSSEZ share with Hong Kong-Shenzhen but a glaring difference is that Hong Kong and Shenzhen are under one country, China whereas Johor and Singapore are from different countries. This fact alone means progress will have to be managed even more sensitively and carefully. Things can go south very fast if both sides are only willing to get the most out of it at the expense of the other side. Win-win cannot work if you win to the detriment of the other side.

[@chuageokseng2168]

@@77DeathGod If JS-SEZ blueprints won't works due to political differences between both countries. Then try already proven VSIP Vietnam economic model since 1990s.

[@TheTinyRedDot]

Hk and Shenzhen have the same people with same language, same culture, same work ethics, aka CHINESE. That's the key difference.

[@chuageokseng2168]

@TheTinyRedDot 😁See your concerns over less competitive of Malaysian workhorses🐎🐎 partly be blame due to existing NEP's Rights® covers 70% majorities. A whooping numbers or %. Blame the government policy.

[@terencekwan9082]

stupid idea.. if this gets momentum, the next boleh leader will kick us to the curb

[@luckyYono-v6i]

Hopefully no mahatir 2.0 😂

[@leealex24]

Malaysia don't need this project at all, just SG and to a certain extend, Johor. No one else need it.

[@thedarkside162]

@@leealex24 Go ask your ah 公 why?

[@stvnc-zz1xp]

Singapore should not go in. Malaysia flip flops. When they flip the next time, Singaporeans are stuck.

[@thedarkside162]

@@stvnc-zz1xp Our smart people do not care when the times come they already a millionaire

[@michaeltham9914]

Important is doing solid economic policies for both countries. In later case after Malaysia have successfully bandfit what they achieved they Malaysia government will throw Singapore out. This is not new so we Singapore must draft solid policies to counter this from happening.

[@frozzbite]

Not completely convinced that the benefits to singapore will be outweigh the risk of grooming a significant competitor. There isn’t much information on the benefits to SG, compared to the obvious benefits to JB/MY. In fact, you can tell the malaysians are extremely happy about the SEZ, whereas there is just doubt among the Singaporeans. HK seems to be on the losing end of the Shenzhen SEC with its people essentially being dependent on SZ. Hopefully SG can avoid that fate.

[@Sundayb-gj5vr]

It’s exciting to hear about the collaboration between Singapore and Malaysia to establish a Technology Hub in Johor, Malaysia However, a key question on many people’s minds is whether employment opportunities will be inclusive and based on qualifications, or if they will be restricted to Malaysian Malays due to government policies. Given that this is a Malaysian government-led project, there are concerns about whether hiring practices will align with existing policies that prioritize the employment of Malaysian Malays, regardless of individual qualifications or merit. Will the Singaporeans accept this practice !!

[@hoekeonglui9059]

Imagine a deep-dive podcast on the SEZ without any mention of near to medium term job losses here in SG or reflection on the 'hollowing out' of the Hong Kong economy since the advent of the Greater Bay Area initiative.. so, whilst it is true that such job losses to the SG economy will happen even we decide on doing nothing, I've not seen any substantive debate on whether the investments to the SEZ will compensate or even mitigate those near term concerns.

[@radiyap]

Why didn't the hosts introduce the guests?

[@MissVaccine2133]

There’s a saying that to understand a society, observe how they treat shopping trolleys. Malaysia, particularly Johor, can plan and build all the infrastructure they want, but if they aspire to be a thriving society, they should focus on improving themselves first. Singapore isn’t perfect, but Johor still has a long way to go before claiming to be the next big thing. Hubris could bring this vision down-I hope they maintain humility when prosperity arrives.

[@harbinger6562]

Good evening Steve Crispina Thilan and Serina♥️🇲🇾🇸🇬🇨🇳🇷🇺🕋🌎🌌🦾😇

[@leealex24]

Malaysia is not just Johor, hence, there are many parts of Malaysia that is growing well and rapidly.

[@tanalson]

I doubt such SEZ idea will ever benefits both countries. Since it is not on the island of singapore, the Malaysian government has most of the control over it and thus, singapore is at a losing end. How about reclaiming more land in the west area of singapore and use it as a new business district?

[@Whatis2468]

Can we trust the Malaysian politicians??

[@90taetaeya]

As a Singaporean, I’m not comfortable about this agreement. At all.

[@sid8574]

I understand the skepticism of previous failures in johor projects and malaysian bureaucracy but singapore has no chocie but expand its space some how to alliviete population and resource usage and malaysia has tons of resources. singapore has established human capital and the infrastrucutre,malaysia has the growing expansionary human capital and most imprtnantly resources and land

[@deschan2246]

How does it benefit Singaporeans? What i see is another govt failure. Spend Singaporeans taxpayers $$$$$$ to create jobs for Malaysians and potentially replace Singapore in long run. Only incompetents will agree to this unfair deal !!!!

[@ratmaazizah4703]

In my view, the Special Economic Zone is supposed to be equal as Specific Business Classified both SG-JB which gives equal benefits both 2 countries

[@Anonymous_Lee19]

Even if businesses can save money by manufacturing in Johor, it's naive to think that they will pass on the savings to people in Singapore. The prices of goods and services are primarily driven by supply and demand. Price of one packet of coffee powder can increase by $0.50, but each cup of coffee will increase by $0.20. Even if the special economic zone is a success, I doubt average Singaporeans will benefit much from it. Jobs and money will flow to Malaysia though.

[@TheTinyRedDot]

If Malaysia side can pull it off, it would have done so decades ago. Perpetual political infighting, corruption, nepotism, the lazy bumis who are bred to sit on their bums since birth simply do not have the drive in them. If Johor's demographics is that of Penang, then we can talk. Chinese makes the world move = fact.

[@shukriramlee]

Learn how civilization works. The world keeps moving and everything changes.

[@TheTinyRedDot]

@shukriramlee ya, except some took 60 years, some even after 600 years still stuck at same spot

[@shukriramlee]

@@TheTinyRedDot Some run aways from the motherland who failed to develop a prosperous civilization although given a thousands years of trial.

[@TheTinyRedDot]

@@shukriramlee 1 sgd vs 3.3 rm, suck it up.

[@shukriramlee]

@@TheTinyRedDot Living in the overpriced 99 years leasehold small flats and ride a bus VS living in the affordable freehold big landed property with a sedan car. Suck it back!

[@wiseme11]

Guys, this will not work out as Malaysia claims. There are still many internal factors that Malaysia didn't solve. You have to go into Malaysia local news and you will hear more things like Johor water is not sufficient to cater for their own residential and commercial. water rationing still happens in some parts of Johor. If there is no rain in Johor for a few months and water dams water level run low and who should receive water first? Residential, commercial or Data center? The infrastructure is built to order and not a ready infrastructure. Carbon emissions are not meeting Singapore criteria. Tax and regulations systems are not aligned. There are many more.. more.

[@ranvierion]

imho, not very convincing on the part when political power transfers happens in Malaysia in the next few years. Singaporeans had experienced first hand the horrors of CLOB. What makes it so sure now, that Malaysia will not suddenly pull the plug on Singapore and SEZ once again?

[@my2cents505]

Every other 15-20 years they come up with some grand ideas...From Iskandar..OBOR to now SEZ. Why dont assess why all other previous programs failed n why you think this time it will work? Lets start with...will Anwar n current governoment even be returned n if not wat?

[@maximme]

agreed, its another CYBERJAYA and HSR project. all talk and nothing will come out of it. Till now , still no details in spite of agreement being signed....its a joke.

[@faredhassan847]

Money spins the world. As long as both sides can make money, no reason to make it not work. Best if JS-SEZ can mitigate geopolitical risks. Not to mention that Kra Canal proposal. I put it if JS-SEZ is linked to Penang, Tok Bali & Kuantan ports in term of logistics & supply chain, both Malaysia & Singapore may be able to survive

[@Paul-H-Wolfram6608]

I rather use my time wisely on DeepSeek than on Deep Dive podcast. 😁😆🤣

[@JSharap]

Surely u mean Deep Loss podcast? 🤣🤣

[@anthonyng9037]

win win for bolehland

[@alantan9863]

Imho, as long as the NEP still around the potential of Johor-Singapore SEZ would be limited.

[@Jeff-n2n]

8:09 - 140 countries have special economic zone but most of them not meeting it initial mandate !

[@souffled]

Where did you people find those bulky mics?

[@lohdanwee474]

Will Suzhou Industrial Park even took off without both China and Singapore government putting efforts?

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

🍀The special zone is created to give hope to both johor and singaporeans. Actually hope is too beautiful a word but it is still hope. In the end it is actually a second jar container aka battle ground for people to be trap in in order for them to fight. Only the winners can survive. You all got see how black magic is concocted? You put everyone in it and they eat each other up until only the strongest survive. The first jar which is Singapore is already finished by now as most of the games and prizes in it are out of most average and struggling people by now so a special zone is created for the same daily commuting malaysians,smes,lower and middle class singaporeans to have a second place to try all over again but as usual the same oligarchs and the bigger businesses as well as suppliers and property speculators will move in as well and then politics from both sides will also be activated to pull as well. Things are actually different but also the same in the end. Its purgatory repeat again but most people wont realise it at all because too many things are happening in daily life. And hey the prizes and hope are there so people still have no choice but to fight for a chance in life in the end.

[@HermanRamlan]

One of the reasons because of US and China trade issue.. what happen in 10yrs later?

[@winks12]

Tbh dont see how this SEZ will benefit SG other than resulting in massive outflows of SG capital. And mind you, the SG govt also granted PR to crazily high number of Msians who have moved to SG in recent years to take up high paying jobs and displacing the locals jobs in SG.

[@sherwinh1661]

will properties in JB near custom soar?

[@jessicalim1379]

Reflect: Thanks to CNA for sharing the topic. While our current world system is still in the midst of finding better solutions for ALL as a whole, we MUST not ignore the existing challenge/threat that we are still living with it. These challenges/threats are: military war; technology war; pandemic war; cyber security/scam war(new emerging); etc. *Indeed, Johor-Singapore Special Economy Zone Project can be a good start for REFORMATION to help our South East Asia Regional to overcome the existing challenges/threats* . The US new elected President Mr Donald J Trump is now working on the better solutions for the West and Middle East Regional. *Hope we all can be soon catching up with the good move during Mr President Donald J Trump's Administration especially which is pertaining to ESG* . Pray for God's protection and guidance upon innocence human races on this planet Earth. God Is Love! 佩（贝）玲笔。🙏🏻💕🌻🌏💕🌈

[@skydragon23101979]

If you want to promote America at least pick facts not just blind promotion. Donald Trump ESG?? He just left the Paris Accords.

[@jessicalim1379]

@skydragon23101979 Thanks for your response. Indeed, ESG has a wide range of projects. Hope you can see what I saw. Peace and Love for the world! 🙏🏻💕🌻🌏💕🌈

[@Talemuse-Cyoa]

It will never work. Not the first time and will not be the last time Malaysia will flip flop on its policies. The Malaysian panelist mentioned that now they have the Johor sultan and Anwar behind the SEZ and that’s why they are so hopeful that the SEZ will lift up Johor to the development levels of Singapore. How long will Anwar be in power or the Johor Sultan stay as the King of Malaysia? Not that long and more importantly what is in it for the rest of Malaysia? Nothing for the rest and that’s why the SEZ will fail.

[@whatplanetdowelivein]

Malay deserves this, finally give the currency a boost to where it should be

[@kelvgan]

If Johor or Malaysia want it big, then why go outside Singapore and in Malaysia iskamdar why why why, when their special housing area in JB that didn't work, so sez another ghost town and now involve Singapore, whats the logic😮

[@wowokingxoxo]

Classic catch 22. If there are no jams half of Singapore will be there . Property prices of all sorts will crash. To prevent the crash, there will have to be friction to move between countries. If there is friction the SEZ will fail.

[@HKspurs10]

Will this canibalise Penang's semiconductor industry?

[@phereakazoid]

Stop interrupting your guests. We want to hear their input.

[@C837-u3l]

Those low cost Food, furniture, detergent etc. already moved to JB long time ago. Spore do not have enough have birth rates and migrants to support manufacturing, retail, rental and properties prices once the high end manufacturing plants, data/call centers accelerated their move by 1/3 of the cost .

[@urbanassociates6236]

Singapore will benefit a lot from the SEZ. Needless to say that Malaysia will benefit as well. It may be a cultural issue, but I found program hosts behaving in a slightly unpolite manner.

[@DK-yz9xk]

As a singaporean, this is good for us, But also bad because our partners in this aka johor is trash, state goverment is trash. Too bad there isnt a better partner around

[@TheStudio-div]

you still got batam

[@rujhannalsor3638]

But hopefully this project not shadowing or ghosting the struggle of B40 in JB . Of course, it might be advantages for business to grow but the power buying from B40's group are necessary too.

[@franklee663]

Sorry if Malaysia is so welcoming, Singapore won't be needing this SEZ thingy. Anyway this is fourth time already, you can call it many names but this is the fourth time. The main problem is Malaysia changes their mind so frequently, even building one raillink took 10 years. Then you have the bumi putra issue, how is it going to be resolved? Islam prays 5 times a day, each 1 hour, 5 hours gone. So Singaporeans go into Malaysia and accept Malaysian pay? Else how can Malaysia provide the kind of talents to support the industry? This is just another Fiasco, I don't see any concrete stuff coming out of this SEZ thingy.

[@TheStudio-div]

each is around 10 minutes not 1 hours...i think your worker are slacking off...no way 1 hour Only the Friday prayer (male only not female) required that long for that particular session...during other day are just 2 sessions with 10 -15 minutes during work hours

[@lohdanwee474]

My question to Deep Dive is the host must address the question to the government of Singapore! Ask yourself this simple question. Do you think Singapore is keen to invest in something that will be making a loss ? Of course there are risks in ALL business investment. If anyone wants 100% success, then my advice is Singapore better do NOT investment in Malaysia, USA, EU, China, Indonesia!!

[@awequayzngs1780]

Malaysia-Singapore closely intertwined kinship !.

[@vincentyang8625]

JB is in transformation phrase…..hence inflated all essential commodities. No reverse but move forward

[@sgjohnlim]

Suzhou version 2.

[@MichaelLim0907]

In today's context Suzhou is a success after Singapore gave China 50% of the project

[@maxp670]

@@MichaelLim0907 No, Singapore has only 35% ownership of SIP. after SG sold majority share, the SIP becomes a success from a competing Project setup by the chinese.

[@MichaelLim0907]

@maxp670 oh yes you are right what I meant was to relinquish majority stake in the SEZ. Today it seems to be profitable for all parties even though it has taken so many years. But I am not sure if China is still as appreciative of Singapore's role in this project

[@leealex24]

Malaysia don't need this project at all, just SG and to a certain extend, Johor. No one else need it.

[@leealex24]

Malaysia don't need this project at all, just SG and to a certain extend, Johor. No one else need it.

[@tengfs]

Johor needs, not the rest of Malaysia but it’s still in Putrajaya’s interest

[@leealex24]

@@tengfs Yes, that's fair point.

[@athulican]

Keyboard warriors many many.

[@kh3777]

There's no SEZ between Britain and the EU since Brexit. Britain tried to drive a wedge between EU countries, we call this cakeism, having the privileges of a common market and free trade but no freedom of movement 😮. Unlike Singapore's case when Spore was "kicked out" of the Malaysian federation, 52% of Brits voted in the referendum to kick themselves out of the EU's "economic zone", a case of shooting themselves in the foot.

[@awequayzngs1780]

Not Deepseek ?

[@8spores]

Better to invest in Malaysia and Indonesia than India.

[@malgudidays3311]

If you get warded, please tell the doctor that you don't want any medications from India. This will be helpful for you and your relatives.

[@haihuatlim8781]

Put on the panel actual business people and not economists with loads of theories but not actual practical experiences

[@Bxw-gh9fq]

Well, all money will go to higher interest rate locations. If not Singapore, it can go to the USA, European, Russia, Canada, Australia, or NZ😅

[@gotmyonu1027]

Definitely MALAYSIA don't need Singapore....

[@apprenticealpha]

Yes, Malaysia doesn't need Singapore to interfere in its rampant corruption, institutionalized racism, useless government, 3rd world education system and sinkholes in its capital. Malaysia boleh!

[@mjourdan]

ERMM all along u don't need us, you just want to copy us lol and we are clueless why you need to do that lol

[@dr.shavargo6921]

But johorean need us for work. Look at covid period🤣🤣🤣

[@Noh-gg8ce]

But why do Malaysians come to Singapore and work and want to have SEZ with Singapore?

[@luckyYono-v6i]

Why not just sell jb to sg 😂😂😂

[@thedarkside162]

They do not know what is cunning, hope this is not the demolish the bridge after crossing it and checkmate for SG

[@kayipchan832]

This is for competing against the Great Bay Area

[@Nick-pc9tf]

UK, take note 😅

[@AlexOng-u4d]

hopefully malaysian working in singapore will be paid at johor salary rate

[@tengfs]

50% higher at least than what is being offered

[@shadow88dancer]

It's due to BRICS ....😅

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

Just remember these things here when you read comments in the comment section. When it comes to sg and malaysia related subjects most of the comments are made by boomers during the birth of Singapore independence period. They are very old by now and we all know how their character is when it come to Malaysia. Singapore also want to replace her blood in it and msm propaganda are doing a good job making people from mainland countries to flock to it. What is your stake if you do not belong to this two groups? You will know alot of things much clearly when you filter these white noises out.

[@vincencechan7629]

I wish it will be very successful. However the Malaysian politics is like roti prata. Turn here and there. Singapore leant their lessons in Suzhou years backefqq

[@explorediscover3380]

Stop helping singapore. Malaysia can do it alone. Singapore is spoilt. It wants good high commision for itself

[@YouSayIT]

As a Malaysian , Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will be a failure, and you will know why LKY want to leave

[@tengfs]

Nope, he did not

[@YouSayIT]

@ sg leave for independence

[@tengfs]

@ it did not secede

[@YouSayIT]

@ do i say secede ? Both agree to separate

[@tengfs]

@ it was a unilateral decision, not bilateral

[@emalejack]

Sg and Johor crossing is 10 years behind China Hong Kong Shenzhen crossing……..fix the immigration we don’t need 2 immigration process in 2 different place, SS/HK has a 兩地一檢 a centralised immigration 2 in one.

[@khalidsuxx]

hello ss n hk is the same country. my n sg totally unrelated country

[@tengfs]

@@khalidsuxxbut still got border control between two lands. So national sovereignty is immaterial

[@tengfs]

羅湖口岸/福田-落馬洲口岸/文錦口岸？

[@blose4793]

Spore generally zoom into JB for KSL and Mid-Valley Southkey. These 2 locations are getting very crowded due to good public transporation. JB civil servants will arrange to see you after 6 months if you lose your Singapore passport - they are so efficient. Singaporeans must wait 6 months to get back to Singapore. Spore SMEs must think twice to trust JB's civil servant efficiency. Singaporeans often got burnt buying Medini properties, the Private Lease Scheme was a joke. Singaporeans have many rich suckers for the slaughter.

[@MichaelLim0907]

@@blose4793 oh dear really. Thanks for posting

[@wowokingxoxo]

I lost my passport and got back to SG within 24 hours. Fake info post.

[@blose4793]

@wowokingxoxo I believe you can get your VEP approved in 1 day. You seriously believe in efficiency of Msia civil service.

[@wowokingxoxo]

@@blose4793 VEP is different from passport

[@LonganLee]

For political scorecard

[@ongchinlam4631]

Let me say. Singapore can have economic zones we with any countries but NOT Malaysian. Okay

[@MARIEAna-sr2pt]

trust a country that kicked us out ?

[@Changl-M]

Stronger opposition voices could have played a critical role in contesting such policies, ensuring that financial decisions align with public interests and are made with greater transparency and debate.

[@数易]

Name 1 opposition leader that we have voted into the parliament that have done right

[@HaziqConnect]

To summarise: What's in it for Singapore? One sided job loss

[@tengfs]

Only beneficial for SG businesses and Malaysian workers

[@Changl-M]

Singaporeans must decide whether giving the PAP another supermajority, essentially a blank cheque, will result in the betterment of the country or if a stronger opposition is necessary to challenge policies

[@DannyDesauza]

Childrens are migrating due to school violance in singapore school

[@johnlim9009]

don't you know that there are kids motorcycle highway in JB?

[@LonganLee]

Impossible to succeed. Its simply Tak Boleh. If you need me to explain then you are part of the problem. Destined to lose money? I leave it as a question

[@ichigobagus]

CNA - Why be rheological ?! 😮

[@WeAretheWorld89]

What ever zone. Fix the jams

[@MetaGOAT-Gamer]

talking kok

[@thomastan7511]

Malaysia government had to make the project successful because Malaysia's population is growing ie their people need jobs.

[@thomastan7511]

According to Malaysia's unemployment rate forecast, it is on a upward trend. Sad

[@ongchinlam4631]

Singapore is heading for big trouble. Malayalam peoples have always says turn off the tap. Okay

[@mariantia926]

If everybody has the wisdom of saint n wise man, 变来变去，来骗你，最终只是保自己84n 5, 人民最终吃自己。when the simple logic is cost price value VS control power volume.简单的事，复杂化，复杂的事，一堆大骗话。🤔🤫🫣

[@stvnc-zz1xp]

Have Singaporean not learned the lessons

[@tengfs]

Like?

[@anziar3038]

First-world PAP govt doesn't lie under oath, take it to the grave or get pofmaed for spreading lies.❤❤

[@shervintan]

Nothing special. Trust me its still the same after that then.

[@3822K9976]

“You need politicsl push” what are you talking? The less politic is involved the higher the success rate!

[@Andy0770]

Let's hope JAKIM not come and harassing Singapore investors.

[@shukriramlee]

JAKIM is the bridge that links food industries with 2 billions muslims in this world. Halal Malaysia is superior to any other Halal certificate in this world. 2 billions muslim in this world trust Halal Malaysia.

[@tengfs]

It’s out of bounds for them since it’s an SEZ

[@rockstarmsia3349]

​@@tengfs A couple of years ago HRH Sultan Johor rebuked JAKIM over certain issue and told them to mind their own business

[@tengfs]

@@rockstarmsia3349 now as the YDPA, he should have even more authority as the federal head of the Islamic religion

[@ArnoldoCanalesRojas]

The guest have the foots on the ground,but the anfitrions have a empty head.

[@OnlyEricNg]

Time will tell, no point talking and discussing so much.

[@pov72]

Good luck to your jobs if this SEZ gets set up, every business owner will just move to reduce 1/3 of their costs. Only solution is to VOTE the current PARTY OUT to wake up their ideas and their obsession with KPIs where our jobs and lives is at stake. Gov, better give us more CDC vouchers hor 🤣🤣🤣 What a joke 🤣🤣🤣

[@tenwhite769]

Jobs that are going away even without SEZ. Think about that.

[@johnang3050]

nor possible given the traffic

[@Butoh-x5c]

Johore lands..singapore only company

[@awequayzngs1780]

Kids common sense 👏 👌 🙄 😑 😒 🤣 👏 👌 🙄 😑 😒 🤣 👏 👌 🙄. 😑 😒

[@LeeSkJohn-sv8wi]

Which joint projects with Malaysia or Malaysia schemes succeeded in the past? None. Malaysia is only good for retirement but even this their MM2M scheme failed after policies U turn with many MM2M retirees fleeing to other places..😂