# Singapore and Malaysia Make Progress in Discussions on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

- **Source:** Ministry of National Development
- **Published:** 2024-11-06T16:00:00.000Z
- **Author:** Ministry of National Development
- **Original:** https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/view/singapore-and-malaysia-make-progress-in-discussions-on-johor-singapore-special-economic-zone
- **Topics:** Market Updates

## Featured rationale

Progress on the JS-SEZ signals deeper cross-border economic coordination that could support business activity, talent flows and development demand in Johor and Singapore.

## AI summary

Singapore and Malaysia discussed the draft JS-SEZ Joint Agreement on 7 November 2024 and targeted its signing at the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat.

## Original article

Special Meeting of the Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia convened to advance discussions on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), and agrees to refresh structure to strengthen cooperation within JS-SEZ and beyond

The Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia (JMCIM) held a special meeting on 7 November 2024 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The meeting was co-chaired by Malaysia’s Minister of Economy YB Rafizi Ramli and Singapore’s Minister for National Development, Mr. Desmond Lee. Also present were Johor’s Menteri Besar Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Singapore’s Minister for Transport, Mr. Chee Hong Tat. Senior officials from both countries were also in attendance.

The JMCIM special meeting was convened to advance discussions on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). The meeting discussed the draft JS-SEZ Joint Agreement, which Malaysia and Singapore will work towards signing during the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat. The JS-SEZ aims to bring mutual benefits to businesses and people from both countries, including enhancing the flow of goods and people, improving the ease of doing business, and supporting talent development.

Looking ahead, the JMCIM will also work towards refreshing its organising structure in the coming year to better support the ambition and development of the JS-SEZ, while reinforcing bilateral cooperation on other fronts, such as transport and the environment.

The JMCIM looks forward to convening again in 1H 2025 in Malaysia to sustain the positive momentum of bilateral collaboration.

YB Rafizi Ramli
Minister of Economy, Malaysia

Mr. Desmond Lee
Minister for National Development, Singapore

YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi
Menteri Besar of Johor, Malaysia

Mr. Chee Hong Tat
Minister for Transport,
Singapore

## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok_cli

### 新加坡与马来西亚在柔佛—新加坡经济特区讨论中取得进展

马来西亚—新加坡依斯干达马来西亚联合部长级委员会召开特别会议，推进柔佛—新加坡经济特区（JS-SEZ）讨论，并同意更新架构以加强JS-SEZ内外合作

马来西亚—新加坡依斯干达马来西亚联合部长级委员会（JMCIM）于2024年11月7日在马来西亚新山召开特别会议。会议由马来西亚经济部长YB Rafizi Ramli与新加坡国家发展部部长Desmond Lee先生共同主持。柔佛州务大臣Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi及新加坡交通部部长Chee Hong Tat先生亦有出席。两国高级官员亦在场。

此次JMCIM特别会议旨在推进柔佛—新加坡经济特区（JS-SEZ）的讨论。会议讨论了JS-SEZ联合协议草案，马来西亚与新加坡将争取在第11次马来西亚—新加坡领导人闭门会议上签署该协议。JS-SEZ旨在为两国企业与人民带来互惠互利，包括加强货物与人员流动、提升营商便利度，以及支持人才发展。

展望未来，JMCIM亦将在来年推进更新其组织架构，以更好支持JS-SEZ的愿景与发展，同时强化在交通与环境等其他领域的双边合作。

JMCIM期待于2025年上半年在马来西亚再次开会，以延续双边协作的积极势头。

YB Rafizi Ramli
马来西亚经济部长

Desmond Lee先生
新加坡国家发展部部长

YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi
马来西亚柔佛州务大臣

Chee Hong Tat先生
新加坡交通部部长