Johor has positioned itself as a leading regional investment destination after engaging more than 150 high-potential global investors in Shanghai, China, recently.
Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who led the state delegation to Shanghai between April 1 and 5, said the investors’ interest signalled growing confidence in the state’s high-value opportunities through the JohorβSingapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
The strategic engagement session, held in collaboration with China Construction Bank (CCB), brought together nearly 20 major corporations across sectors such as biotechnology, manufacturing, digital, energy, and aerospace.
Onn Hafiz emphasised the importance of attracting quality investments that can generate high-income employment, drive new technology transfer, and accelerate the state’s economic growth.
“Johor’s appeal as a gateway to Asean continues to strengthen,” he said, adding that the state is ready to support investors seeking long-term, high-impact projects.
“We are committed to creating an enabling environment where international investors can thrive while delivering tangible benefits to the local community.”
CCB, one of the world’s largest banks with over 13,000 branches across China, played a pivotal role in facilitating discussions, leveraging its global financial network to connect investors with strategic opportunities in Johor.
Despite global uncertainties and geopolitical volatility, the session emphasised that international confidence in Johor remains robust, with investors increasingly viewing the state as a key entry point into Southeast Asia, Onn Hafiz said.
He added that the state government aims to translate investors’ interest into concrete projects that will provide high-quality jobs, bolster innovation, and enhance the overall prosperity of Johor, ensuring that the benefits of foreign investment are felt directly by its citizens.
