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Why Johor?

Why Johor?

Strategic Location

Centrally situated along the vibrant international trading route, Johor is conducive for your investment.

  • 20 minutes by road to the pulsating economy of Singapore
  • Within 6-hour flight time to major regional capitals and ASEAN cities (Shanghai, Tokyo, New Delhi, Jakarta)
  • Geographically safe from earthquakes and volcanoes
  • East-west international shipping route
  • Two major airports and six seaports easily accessible within 2 hours
  • Available and accessible raw materials and potential markets
  • Supported by robust supply and demand ecosystem

Mature Infrastucture

Well-established connectivity and infrastructure to boost your business dynamism

Senai International Airport

Provides excellent proximity and flexibility for business connectivity with Changi International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Three (3) major international seaports

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) (15th in the world, 11.2 mil TEUs), Johor Port Pasir Gudang (1 mil TEUs), and Tanjung Langsat Port (TLP) for seamless import and export activities and trade facilitation

120 matured and infrastructure-ready

More than 120 matured and infrastructure-ready Free Industrial and Economic Zones, industrial estates, and specialised parks

Fast-Growing Economy

Your gateway to a robust regional market!

#1
rank for six consecutive years in approved manufacturing projects valued at RM145 billion between 2013 – 2018
RM128 Billion

most significant contributor to Malaysia’s economy at 9.5% in 2020

Since 2011

Johor’s performance has outnumbered average national economic growth

#25

rank from 191 economies in the Ease of Doing Business Report by the World Bank

Competitive Cost of Doing
Business

More Saving

Your business grows exponentially with the affordable and competitive costs of doing business.

Cost of Doing Business

  • 60% lower than in Singapore
  • 30% lower than in Kuala Lumpur
 
Cost of living
  • 68% lower than in Singapore
  • 16% lower than in Kuala Lumpur
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