Rafizi says Johor-Singapore special economic zone should be done deal by September

Rafizi says Johor-Singapore special economic zone should be done deal by September

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The government is aiming to conclude an agreement for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) bv September, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said when calling the project a “game-changer” for bilateral ties between the two countries.

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Speaking at a press conference after addressing top executives at a closed-door forum here, Rafizi described this morning’s meeting as encouraging and expressed confidence that the agreement would be finalised on time.

“To be honest I’m pleasantly surprised that we didn’t need to put in much effort to convince them of the value proposition,” the minister told reporters.

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