We strives to help transform Johor into a regional hub for high-technology, knowledge-based and high investment sectors.
” State government with the help of the federal government is committed to becoming the facilitator in terms of offering utilities and infrastructure, up to tax incentives, to provide a more investor-friendly environment to industry players.” – Bernama, 2023
YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz bin Ghazi
Chief Minister of Johor
Why Johor?
Why Johor?
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Investing in Johor, Malaysia, can be an attractive opportunity due to its strategic location,
robust infrastructure, and various economic initiatives.
Frequently asked questions
Knowing which subsector to invest first. If you need more information, please email us for a preliminary briefing.
Don’t worry, representative/s from MIDA or Invest Johor will meet you at the airport, or if you feel more comfortable travelling on your own, you can head directly to MIDA state office or Invest Johor office based on the appointment set. The officer-in-charge is waiting there.
You are required to register for business through the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM). This can be done online here https://www.ssm.com.my/Pages/Home.aspx#. However, if you are not quite sure or have difficulties registering your business, we are here to help.
This phase might take a longer time. But don’t worry because officers from MIDA and Invest Johor will facilitate expediting the process for you.
We will help you to fast kickstart your business operation. Please talk to us at MIDA and Invest Johor if you face challenges.
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𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥’𝗦 𝗚𝗗𝗣 𝗢𝗙 𝟲.𝟰 𝗣𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 ![]()
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Johor expects to maintain its strong economic trajectory this year, with a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.4 per cent matching last year’s performance while growth for 2026 is anticipated to range between 4.8 and 6.8 per cent.![]()
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Johor State Economic and Investment Advisor Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad said that despite global uncertainties, the state is confident of repeating its commendable performance next year, thanks to economic benefits accruing from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).![]()
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JS-SEZ has attracted investments that have drawn foreign companies and data centres, strengthening the industrial ecosystem, creating jobs, boosting salaries and increasing overall commercial activity.![]()
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“For 2025, we believe we can revise our GDP estimate to 6.4 per cent again, from the initial projection of 4.8 per cent. For 2026, the state expects growth to be slightly lower, within the range of 4.8–6.8 per cent,” he said in an interview on Bernama TV’s “The Nation” programme, hosted by Jessy Chahal.![]()
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He added that Johor’s economic performance typically moves in tandem with national GDP trends, but current initiatives and investment momentum might push the state to outperform the national average.![]()
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Hasni elaborated that JS-SEZ continues to be a major catalyst for investments, attracting strong interest from domestic and foreign companies.![]()
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Since the signing of the JS-SEZ framework earlier this year, the Iskandar Malaysia Facilitation Centre received more than 900 enquiries, including 122 from Singapore, while 44 companies have expressed concrete investment interest as of October 2025.![]()
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“These investments will create employment, raise salary levels and strengthen Johor’s industrial ecosystem, especially in specialised sectors such as data centres and artificial intelligence,” he said.![]()
He said investments from Singaporean firms have directly benefited Johoreans, as companies setting up operations in the state created employment opportunities for the locals and increased state revenue.![]()
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At the same time, Hasni dismissed perceptions that the JS-SEZ would favour Singaporean companies at the expense of Malaysian businesses.![]()
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“More than half of the Singapore firms engaged by Enterprise Singapore were encouraged to invest in Johor, which directly benefits the state through job creation, higher income opportunities and increased revenue,” he said.![]()
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Enterprise Singapore is a statutory board under the Singapore government’s Ministry of Trade and Industry in charge of fostering enterprise development.![]()
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“When they invest in Johor, they create employment and contribute to the state’s economy, so it is inaccurate to say Singapore gains more than us,” he said.![]()
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He said that to support rising commercial activity and future mobility needs, Johor is undertaking major road upgrades, including widening key stretches of the North-South Highway leading into Johor Bahru from four lanes to six lanes.![]()
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“These upgrades are essential to ease congestion and ensure smooth connectivity as Johor’s economy expands.![]()
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“Public transport improvements will take time, so enhancing highway capacity remains critical for supporting both current and future economic activity, and similar improvements are also being carried out toward the eastern region of the state,” he said.![]()
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𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘-𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗜 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘![]()
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Johor launched on Saturday (29 Nov) the 3,200-acre Maharani Freeport in Muar as a three-island deep-water free zone, designed to serve regional oil and gas activities along the Strait of Malacca.![]()
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Located within the Muar port limits, the private-sector initiative spans across three purpose-built reclaimed islands and a mainland plot housing an energy hub, deep seaport, industrial park and financial hub, said developer Maharani Energy Gateway Sdn Bhd (MEG).![]()
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The freeport is envisioned to offer tax exemptions on energy and maritime businesses, import-duty exemptions on most raw materials and equipment for manufacturing, unrestricted capital and profit repatriation, and allows 100% foreign ownership subject to conditions, according to the project's fact sheet.![]()
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The facility leverages natural depths exceeding 24 metres that enable very large crude carrier operations along the world’s busiest oil route, it said. ![]()
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Core activities planned at the freeport include oil and gas trading, product storage, ship-to-ship operations, refinery and petrochemicals, as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating terminal and ship repairs. ![]()
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The project "is already doing business", said MEG executive chairman Datuk Dr Daing A Malek in a statement. ![]()
"This initiative is forecasted to create at least 45,000 of direct and indirect jobs, and uplift local businesses in logistics, ship repair, construction and services,” he said.![]()
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The project, supported by both federal and state governments, was inaugurated by the King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.![]()
The launch was also attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who said the government gazetted the Maharani Freeport status and free zones on Friday, Nov 28, and is now "open for business".![]()
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MEG is the master developer, landowner, and deep-seaport operator.![]()
The port will have its own freeport authority, and will operate a one-stop investor facilitation centre.![]()
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The freeport is an addition to Johor's energy hub ambition, having hosted the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC) on the east coast, which similarly targets refineries, petrochemical plants, storage terminals and LNG facilities as a downstream hub for regional energy trade.![]()
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Within the PIPC, Petronas’ Pengerang Integrated Complex spans more than 6,000 acres and is one of the region’s largest integrated petrochemical facilities.![]()
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At the same time, Maharani Freeport’s free-zone incentives position it to compete with domestic corridors as well as Singapore, in the Malacca Strait which sees over 100,000 vessels pass through a year, carrying close to a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade and a substantial share of global commerce.![]()
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Johor tightens approvals for data centres![]()
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Johor is making a firm stand to protect its resources. The state will no longer approve Tier 1 and Tier 2 data centres, which can consume up to 50 million litres of water a day — an amount that could supply more than 300,000 households. Instead, the focus is shifting to higher-value, lower-impact Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities.![]()
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To ensure only responsible developments move forward, Johor has introduced the most stringent and coordinated state-level requirements in Malaysia. All applications now go through a detailed review involving 20 agencies under the Johor Data Centre Development Coordinating Committee—the first of its kind in the country. ![]()
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Every proposal is assessed on water and energy usage, environmental impact, cooling technologies, fibre-optic readiness, reclaimed water usage and overall sustainability, including carbon reduction efforts and compliance with the Green Building Index.![]()
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Under the new rules, data centres will only be allowed in designated industrial zones, ensuring communities are protected from any negative impact. Fresh water from Syarikat Air Johor will no longer be an option for cooling; developers must use reclaimed water instead. Several campuses in Johor have already begun implementing this, using reverse-osmosis systems inspired by Singapore’s NEWater.![]()
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As of November, Johor has approved 51 data-centre projects, with 17 already operating, 11 under construction and 23 receiving approval. These projects represent RM182.96 billion in investment value and over 7,500 high-skilled job opportunities for Johor’s youth.![]()
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Johor’s direction is clear: digital progress must not come at the cost of the environment or the people. As YB Datuk Mohd Jafni said, the future approval standard is simple — high compute, low impact.![]()
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