Invest Johor

Spearheading

The Economic Growth of Johor

Unlocking Investment Potential:
The Southern Gateway of Malaysia

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?

STRATEGIC
LOCATION

MATURE
INFRASTRUCTURE

PRODUCTIVE
TALENT

FAST-GROWING ECONOMY

COMPETITIVE COSTS OF DOING BUSINESS

PRO-BUSINESS POLICIES & REGULATIONS

Johor’s High-Growth Landscape

Investment Opportunities

Electrical & Electronic Industry

Life Sciences & Medical Technology

Oil & Gas Industry

Food & Agro Industry

Logistic & Regional Distribution

Healthcare

Financial & Business Services

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Investment Journey

Facts & Information

Investing in Johor, Malaysia, can be an attractive opportunity due to its strategic location,
robust infrastructure, and various economic initiatives.

How to Invest?

Tell us which subsector to invest, location, relevant authorities and stakeholders, potential economic and business growth, process and procedures, and relevant policies and regulations is essential for a well-informed decision.

Need appointment?

Once you have an overview of your intended investment and if you need more information, please email us to set an appointment for a preliminary briefing. The appointment can be in person in Johor or via video conferencing

Frequently asked questions

I am interested in investing in Johor. What should I do?

Knowing which subsector to invest first. If you need more information, please email us for a preliminary briefing.

I already set the appointment for a preliminary briefing. Where should I go?

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.

I have decided to invest in Johor. What are the requirements?

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.

What are the relevant approvals I need to apply before commencing my business?

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.

How about the necessary aspects such as hiring workers, licences and permits, connectivity, etc.?

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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𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀 𝐏𝐈𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑, 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐊𝐔 𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐋The past year has seen tremendous progress for Johor, and the year ahead is set to be a defining period of economic expansion and infrastructure development, said the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.In a statement outlining key strategic priorities for 2026, the regent highlighted the accelerating momentum of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) — a landmark bilateral initiative designed to deepen economic integration between Johor and Singapore and attract global investment into Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economic corridor."In the year ahead, the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to attract strong investment interest from China, India, and the Middle East," the regent said, underlining the expected influx of capital and commercial partnerships that will help diversify and elevate Johor's economic landscape.Beyond economic zones, TMJ said his engagement with the state government will focus on unlocking Johor's full potential by ensuring that development benefits reach ordinary Johoreans.Key areas of emphasis include upgrading state infrastructure — roads, transportation networks, hospitals and schools — as well as advancing sustainable energy initiatives.Johor is also positioning itself as a host for international sporting events in 2026, part of broader efforts to raise the state's global profile and stimulate tourism and related industries.#InvestJohor #MajuJohor #Johor #Investment #MajuJohor2030 #JSSEZ ... See MoreSee Less

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𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑-𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐙𝐎𝐍𝐄 (𝐉𝐒-𝐒𝐄𝐙). THE Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which was established on Jan 7, 2025, is a landmark bilateral initiative, representing high commitment from both sides to create a dynamic cross-border economic and business hub in South-East Asia.It leverages on their complementary strengths to forge common development goals through three pillars – cross-border connectivity, facilitating the freer movement of people and goods as well as strengthening the business ecosystem.The year 2025 was a year of new beginnings, growth, and contribution for both countries to make significant progress in establishing the framework of the JS-SEZ and attracting investments.This article takes stock of the JS-SEZ’s key investments, current market sentiment and prospects.Both Malaysia and Singapore have consistently maintained a significant lead in Asean, driven by their strategic location, competitive advantages in infrastructure, business efficiency, digital and green economy focus.In the 2025 IMD world competitiveness rankings, Singapore was the most competitive economy in Asean (world No. 2), followed by Malaysia (world No. 23).Malaysia leverages its manufacturing/digital strengths and resource base for growth while Singapore on its financial and technological expertise as well as skilled manpower.Amid external challenges surrounding geopolitical fragmentation, including the US-China strategic rivalries and shifting global trade policies, the JS-SEZ is far from being challenged as a prominent investment destination.It remains relevance for investors seeking to reconfigure and diversify supply chains and mitigate risks under the China Plus One strategy.Since its establishment, the JS-SEZ has demonstrated remarkable resilience and commendable performance, with the rolling out of initiatives, investment policies and facilitation as well as targeted incentives positioning it as a catalyst for regional growth.The invest Malaysia facilitation centre (IMFC-J) in the JS-SEZ became operational since February 2025, to streamline business operations, reduce bureaucracy, and attract investment.Fast-tracked approvals for manufacturing licences within the SEZ can now be obtained within seven days. Singapore also set up a JS-SEZ project office in April 2025 to help Singapore-based companies expand into the zone.Notable incentives are a special corporate tax rate of 5% for up to 15 years to companies undertaking new investments in qualifying high-value activities; 100% investment tax allowance on qualifying capital expenditure; stamp duty exemptions for commercial property transactions; accelerated capital allowance for renovation and a flat 15% personal income tax rate for eligible knowledge workers for 10 years.In the first nine months of 2025, Johor has emerged as the top state garnering approved investment of RM91.1bil, with the JS-SEZ making up 74.6% of total amounting to RM68bil.Of this, Singapore was the largest investor (RM28.5bil), followed by Italy (RM2.9bil) and China (RM700mil).High-value investmentsInvestments are concentrated in high-value, high-impact sectors, including the digital economy (data centres, artificial intelligence or AI infrastructure), advanced manufacturing (electrical and electronics, chemicals, medical devices), logistics and financial services.Between January and November 2025, the IMFC-J had received 808 enquiries, with 104 having potential investments value of RM29.5bil.The highest number of investors’ enquiries are manufacturing, data centres and energy while the top three countries are China, Singapore and South Korea.For the Special Financial Zone, there were 161 accumulated enquiries in the top three sectors, namely, small family office, capital market and financial institutions.Efforts are also underway in developing the future-ready talent landscape, supplying manpower with the right skills, especially in high-demand areas like AI, Big Data and advanced manufacturing.The goal to create 20,000 high-skilled jobs within the next five years may bode well for improving talent retention.Hence, this drives the need for continuous upskilling and reskilling, collaboration between public-industry-academia.The Johor Talent Development Council was formed to address skill gaps by bridging industry and education, offering a premium minimum salary of RM4,000 for diploma holders and RM5,000 for those with a Malaysian Skills Certificate equivalent to a degree, and fostering upskilling/reskilling through partnerships with universities as well as technical and vocational education and training initiatives.It aims for high-value jobs in sectors like data centres, ensuring Johor benefits from the economic boom.The first data centre technician programme was launched on March 1, 2025, which seeks to fill 200 job vacancies, with salaries ranging from RM3,500 to RM4,000 for a minimum diploma qualification.Critical enablerConnectivity is a critical enabler for the success of the JS-SEZ.This requires substantial investment in the Rapid Transit System (RTS) link, ports, roads and digitalisation in terms of data platforms to streamline cross-border trade.A passport-free QR code immigration system has been implemented as a trial at two major land checkpoints in Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex since September 2025.The Gemas-Johor Baru electrified double-track line started services on Dec 12, 2025. The connectivity will be boosted by the operation of Johor Baru-Singapore RTS Link, expected by December 2026.Set to connect Bukit Chagar and Woodlands North with a five-minute journey, the RTS has a capacity of 10,000 passengers per hour. The shortest interval for a train is 3.6 minutes.While much progress has been made in the JS-SEZ, there are also questions on whether the JS-SEZ will continue to be a bright spot in the global landscape, marked by the geoeconomic fragmentation, the US-China’s strategic rivalries in competing economic and political blocs leading to greater market volatility.Additionally, competition from other fast-growing economies like India and Saudi Arabia poses a threat to the JS-SEZ in its efforts to attract large multinational corporations.Malaysia and Singapore must continue to enhance strategic integration on connectivity, developing advanced physical infrastructure and integrating smart, digital solutions to mitigate uncertainty and streamline business operations for global investors.The following areas need attention to ensure the relevance and resilience of the JS-SEZ.> Timely rollout of the JS-SEZ blueprint. The blueprint must be ready by the first quarter of 2026. Progress has been made on key initiatives. For ease of data information flows, a new online dashboard for tracking the progress of the SEZ to enhance transparency and tracking of implementation progress of key initiatives should be set up.They include the status of applications, investment commitments, job creation, and infrastructure development within the zone as well as performance metrics.> Address the “last mile” connectivity for Johor Baru-Singapore RTS Link. Singapore and Malaysia must plan to ease traffic congestion in anticipation of the rise in traffic once the RTS link starts operating.Get ready for dedicated shuttles and other alternative transportation services around the Bukit Chagar area.While the Bus Rapid Transit has been discussed as a practical, cost-effective solution, an elevated autonomous rapid transit system is the right focus to cater for high-demand corridors in Johor Baru.> Broad property sector development. Johor’s property market has experienced increased demand across the residential, commercial, industrialised and specialised sectors following the development of the JS-SEZ, RTS link and electronic train service.In the first nine months of 2025, commercial and industrial properties transaction value have increased substantially by 29.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) and 30.5% y-o-y, respectively (an average of 44% per annum and 27.7% per annum, respectively in 2023-2024).Residential property transaction value increased by 3.4% y-o-y during the same period (13.9% in 2024 and 66.1% in 2023). Average house prices have increased strongly across-the-broad.With the exception of residential properties, property overhang for Soho, serviced apartment, commercial and industrial continued to decline, reflecting the improved demand.While there is no apparent sign of an overheating market bubble amid some speculative buying for some segment of properties, there is a need for transparency, aligning supply with demand, managing price spikes and ensuring affordability, data-driven policies to ensure long-term property development growth.> Data centre sustainability. Johor’s data centre advantage depends on sustainability with a focus on water, energy, strategic zoning (industrial areas), and infrastructure development (fibre and cooling).As of November 2025, Johor had approved 51 data-centre projects worth RM182.96bil, cementing its position as one of the region’s fastest-growing digital hubs.Of these, 17 are operational, 11 are under construction, and 23 have received approval.Owing to concerns over water supply and environmental impact, the state has imposed a freeze on new applications for specific types of data centres and requested a temporary halt to certain expansion projects.It will no longer approve applications for water-intensive Tier 1 and Tier 2 facilities, which can use up to 50 million litres a day, which is enough to supply more than 300,000 households or meet the daily drinking needs of 25 million people.Additionally, the rapid growth in data centre development is increasing pressure on resources and land prices.While the inflated land prices have benefited property owners, it is unsustainable for logistics and manufacturing sectors as higher land costs will affect cost competitiveness, increase operational expenses and may deter long-term investment.Lee Heng Guie is the executive director of the Socio-Economic Research Centre. The views expressed here are the writer’s own.#InvestJohor #MajuJohor #Johor #Investment #MajuJohor2030 #JSSEZ ... See MoreSee Less

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𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗘𝗗𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗔, 𝗜𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜: 𝗔 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗛𝗨𝗕 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗔-𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡Edmund Optics Malaysia Sdn Bhd, located at Taman Teknologi Nusajaya, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, stands as a vital manufacturing hub in the global optics and photonics industry.As a key subsidiary of Edmund Optics ,the world-renowned leader headquartered in the United States this advanced Precision Optics and Assembly Centre in Johor delivers high-volume production of world-class optical components, supporting customers throughout the Asia-Pacific region and complementing operations in Singapore.𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:•𝗦𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 — precision options (4–200mm) in various materials with tight tolerances & UV–IR coatings•𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 — high-precision glass, plastic & hybrid aspheres for UV to long-wave IR applications•𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀 & 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 — custom ultra-tight angle prisms and large-format windows (up to 500mm)•𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 — hard-coated filters, mirrors & dichroics from 193nm to 14μm using ion-assisted deposition & sputtering•𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 — over 800 stock lenses including telecentric & fixed-focal-length solutions for machine vision•𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 — high-reflectivity mirrors, achromats, and TECHSPEC® assemblies𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱:•𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 & 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 — wafer inspection, lithography, metrology & chip manufacturing in Johor’s thriving tech ecosystem•𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 — diagnostic equipment, advanced microscopy & bio-imaging systems•𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 — automation, quality control & precision measurement on manufacturing lines•𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 — custom prototypes supplied to regional universities, labs & innovation centres•𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 — surveillance, navigation & high-performance laser systems•𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 — process monitoring, packaging inspection & spectral analysis#InvestJohor #MajuJohor #Johor #Investment #MajuJohor2030 #JSSEZ ... See MoreSee Less

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𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐀Johor continues to strengthen its position as a strategic regional investment destination following a successful high-level investment dialogue in China that brought together dozens of leading companies from high-value sectors.Johor Chief Minister, Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi, said the engagement opened space for open discussions on the state’s development direction, while allowing Johor to directly hear the views and expectations of international investors regarding key state policies, particularly the implementation of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).He and the Johor delegation also held a strategic investment dialogue session in Beijing involving 53 leading companies from advanced manufacturing, energy, logistics, technology and services sectors.“Johor is ready to welcome new industry players seeking to expand their operations in the state, supported by clear policies, structured processes and a skilled workforce,” he said in a statement on 4 January.The session, jointly organised with OCBC Bank and Bank of Ningbo, aimed to unlock more high-quality investment opportunities for Johor.According to him, this two-way dialogue approach is crucial in creating mutually beneficial outcomes between Johor and global investment partners.Dato’ Onn Hafiz emphasised the Johor Government’s commitment, noting that the state possesses strong economic fundamentals, stable policies and a conducive ecosystem for long-term growth.“Several key state initiatives were highlighted, including the role of the Johor Malaysia Investment Facilitation Centre (IMFC-J) as an investment enabler, as well as the Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC), which drives local talent development to meet the needs of high-skilled industries,” he said.He also witnessed the launch of Friends of Johor, a strategic platform designed to serve as a long-term investment bridge between Johor and its strategic partners in China.This initiative functions as a continuous investment channel to ensure planned projects can be implemented more smoothly, coherently and with high impact.The official visit to China, Dato’ Onn Hafiz added, also included a roundtable discussion in Shanghai with Maybank and the Malaysia–China Chamber of Commerce (MayCham), bringing together more than 30 investors and leading Chinese companies.“Through the JS-SEZ framework, Johor continues to be positioned as a key investment destination with a focus on high-value sectors such as advanced industries, clean energy, smart logistics, digital finance, the halal industry and healthcare, all of which can generate quality employment opportunities for the people of Johor,” he said.Close collaboration with international strategic partners, he stressed, is vital to support the orderly and effective entry of investors into Johor, while ensuring that economic spillover benefits are felt comprehensively by Bangsa Johor.The working visit concluded with a meeting with ByteDance, a global technology company anchored in artificial intelligence (AI), best known for platforms such as TikTok, Douyin and CapCut, and recognised as a major player in the global digital economy.Dato’ Onn Hafiz said the meeting focused on strengthening ByteDance’s long-term commitment in Johor, anchored by large-scale data centre investments exceeding RM29.5 billion (US$9.3 billion) in Malaysia.In addition, discussions also touched on the potential for next-phase collaboration beyond infrastructure development, encompassing regional operations, artificial intelligence and the development of the digital content ecosystem.#InvestJohor #MajuJohor #Johor #Investment #MajuJohor2030 #JSSEZ ... See MoreSee Less

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