Bridging Borders: The rise of the JOHOR-SINGAPORE special economic zone (JS-SEZ)
Aug 2, 2025
The Center of Excellence in Connectivity (CoE) at Thammasat University successfully hosted a knowledge-sharing webinar titled “Bridging Borders: The Rise of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).” The session featured an in-depth presentation by Dr. Jamilahtum MD Ghazali, a prominent expert on Malaysia’s regional development strategy and transport planning.
The webinar explored the strategic significance and development framework of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, offering valuable insights into the region’s economic integration efforts. Key topics covered included:
- Iskandar Malaysia Growth Corridor & Strategic Plan
- JS-SEZ: Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
- IMFC-J: Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre – Johor
- Key Success Factors in JS-SEZ Development
The event attracted strong interest from academics, policymakers, and logistics professionals, particularly those engaged in enhancing regional connectivity across the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) of Thailand and its linkages with Malaysia and Singapore.
Insights gained from this session are expected to contribute meaningfully to future cooperation and strategic planning initiatives in regional logistics, infrastructure development, and cross-border economic integration.