KLUANG: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement is expected to be signed in Putrajaya this Monday, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
He said the signing of the agreement is expected to significantly impact Johor's economy, particularly in sectors such as the halal industry and tourism, while also transforming the national economic landscape.
He said it would create promising economic opportunities and facilitate daily commuting for residents of Johor and Singapore.
"This is not just beneficial for the people of Johor Baru, but for all of Johor and Malaysia as well.
"The agreement will bring economic and tourism benefits, among others.
"However, the question is whether we, the people of Johor, are prepared to seize this opportunity that could reshape the national economy.
"If we are not ready, others may take advantage," he said in his speech at a meeting with entrepreneurs here today.
Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had announced that the JS-SEZ agreement, originally scheduled for signing on Dec 9, had been postponed due to Wong contracting Covid-19.
Last Nov 28, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli was reported as saying that the review of the draft joint JS-SEZ agreement between Malaysia and Singapore was in the final stage and expected to be finalised the following month.
On Dec 4, Anwar told the Dewan Negara that the signing of the JS-SEZ agreement that was scheduled on Dec 9 had been postponed to January. – Bernama