Malaysia and Singapore leaders have signed an agreement to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people.

The leaders of Malaysia and Singapore formalized an agreement establishing a special economic zone linking their two nations’ border region, with the aim of attracting 50 projects in the first five years of its establishment.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a unique initiative where two countries work together as a team to help promote both nations and

PUTRAJAYA] The new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is not just about enabling Singapore businesses to go to Johor, but rather it is the zone’s “greater potential” in having both countries work together to attract new investment projects globally,

Malaysia and Singapore announced on Tuesday an agreement on a special economic zone in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, aiming to support investment and free up movement of goods and people between the countries.

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia and Singapore will promote aerospace, medical devices and other high-tech sectors in a special economic zone they are developing as they move to ensure smooth flows of investments, talent and goods.