Chief Minister of Johor, Mr Onn Hafiz Ghazi, delivers his opening remarks during the Invest Johor 2024 event at Marina Hotel, Forest City, on Aug 15, 2024. ISKANDAR PUTERI, Johor: Special border passes for company executives could help ease firms’ manpower and congestion concerns ahead of the proposed Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone , said Johor’s chief minister.
Mr Onn Hafiz was speaking during an Invest Johor event at Forest City in front of more than 600 delegates, some of whom were company representatives from Singapore. The event was organised by RHB Bank. His comments came following a report released by the Singapore Business Federation which outlined that nine in 10 firms from Singapore view Johor as an attractive investment destination but most of the businesses are anticipating concerns.
He also outlined upcoming developments that would improve transportation around and within southern Johor. RHB Banking Group, Group Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Rashid Mohamad, delivers his speech during the Invest Johor 2024 event at Marina Hotel, Forest City, on Aug 15, 2024.
“Even though the agreement will be signed by the end of the year, we are taking actions to ensure we will have a smooth roll-out,” he added.RHB Bank’s Mr Mohd Rashid told CNA that the developments in which the SEZ proposal was being discussed by both countries was a signal that there is commitment from both to push through the agreement.
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