JOHOR BAHRU, April 17 (Bernama) -- The RM27.4 billion investment recorded in Johor during the first quarter (1Q) of 2025 is a positive indicator of the investment climate in the state, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
He said the main sectors contributing to this amount include pharmaceuticals, information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), manufacturing, and semiconductors.
“This is a very proud figure, and God willing, it is just the beginning as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has only just started,” he said.
He told reporters this after attending the Johor Visit Year 2026 Townhall organised by Tourism Johor here today.
Onn Hafiz also mentioned that an economic forum will be held next Monday in collaboration with the Malaysian and Singaporean governments.
He said the forum has attracted the interest of nearly 800 companies from various economic sectors as well as potential investors, which could significantly boost investment value in the state.
Earlier, at the town hall, Onn Hafiz said that the investment value recorded in the first quarter this year is the highest in the state’s history, surpassing the approximately RM20 billion recorded from January to September last year.
The town hall was held to present strategic plans for the Visit Johor Year 2026 campaign, which targets to attract 12 million tourists next year.
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