Malaysia ’s closer ties to Singapore are part of a broader push by the former to use its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this year to forge stronger links with its nearest neighbours, as global trade networks become increasingly balkanised.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is seen as a transformative project for both nations, with substantial economic, social and industrial benefits.

Malaysia wants ASEAN to build collective power in negotiating regulations with social media platforms, but analysts say resistance from member states and Big Tech might prove too much.

By combining Singapore’s innovation ecosystem with Johor’s physical capacity, the JS-SEZ has the potential to reshape the region’s AI and data infrastructure landscape.

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As Malaysia exits an era of political turmoil, its fifth prime minister in the last six years is pushing to transform the country into a tech hub.

There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday.

The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link is under construction in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Sept 23. SAMSUL SAID VIA GETTY IMAGES The establishment of a joint special economic zone in Malaysia's Johor state is expected to develop Singapore and ...

Malaysia and Singapore recently announced an agreement to establish a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Malaysian state of Johor.

Among individuals surveyed in six ASEAN countries, more than half (52%) prefer destinations within Southeast Asia, followed by East Asia (44%), including China, Japan, and South Korea.

BP Batam views the establishment of the new Special Economic Zone as a strategic opportunity to create new economic potential.

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