Akmal highlights upbeat Malaysia–Singapore talks as ministerial committee meets Nov 2 on economic zone plan

The first meeting of the Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee is set for November 2 in Singapore, preceding the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Master Plan during the Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat in December.

The discussions, characterized by a positive atmosphere, covered the JS-SEZ's smooth implementation and a regional carbon capture and storage initiative.

Minister Akmal Nasrullah highlighted significant investment commitments for the JS-SEZ and emphasized the bilateral cooperation aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth and job opportunities.

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong visited Malaysia to enhance economic ties and participated in high-level dialogues and meetings.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — The first meeting of the Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC) will be held in Singapore on Nov 2.

This comes ahead of the official launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan at the 13th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat on Dec 4 and 5.

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the matter was discussed during a meeting with Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong at his office here yesterday.

“Our discussion was held in a very positive atmosphere, focusing on efforts to further strengthen Malaysia-Singapore economic cooperation. The key topics were the smooth implementation of the JS-SEZ and the cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative,” he said in a post on his official Facebook page.

Akmal Nasrullah said the JS-SEZ has significant potential, with more than S$5.5 billion (RM17.97 billion) in investment commitments from Singapore-based companies recorded as of October 2025. “Now, our focus is on the next phase of implementation. As the ministry responsible for the JS-SEZ initiative, our aim is to ensure its benefits are felt by the people of Johor and Malaysians as a whole,” he added.

On CCS, he said both countries aim to conclude a bilateral agreement in the fourth quarter of this year, marking a strategic step towards developing a regional green value chain. “The close cooperation we have built is not merely about investment figures on paper. Ultimately, the goal is to translate this relationship into quality job opportunities, skills development and sustainable economic growth for the benefit of the people,” he added.

The minister also expressed his appreciation to Gan and the Singapore delegation for the productive discussions.

Gan is on a one-day working visit to Malaysia to strengthen economic ties and supply chain resilience between the two countries. During the visit, he met Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and attended a business luncheon with the Malaysia-Singapore Business Council in Kuala Lumpur.

He also co-chaired the Third Annual Ministerial Dialogue (AMD) between Miti and Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, besides meeting Akmal Nasrullah in Putrajaya. Gan and his delegation departed for Singapore at 6.35pm. — Bernama

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柔佛-新加坡合作部长级委员会第一次会议定于11月2日在新加坡举行，随后将在12月马来西亚-新加坡领导人非正式会议上启动柔佛-新加坡经济特区总体规划。

讨论气氛积极，内容涵盖了JS-SEZ的顺利实施以及区域碳捕获和封存计划。

阿克马尔·纳斯鲁拉部长强调了对JS-SEZ的重大投资承诺，并强调了旨在促进可持续经济增长和就业机会的双边合作。

新加坡副总理颜金勇访问马来西亚，旨在加强两国经济联系，并参加了高级别对话和会议。

布城，10月2日讯——柔佛-新加坡合作部长级委员会（JSCMC）第一次会议将于11月2日在新加坡举行。

在12月4日至5日举行的第十三届马来西亚-新加坡领导人务虚会上正式启动柔佛-新加坡经济特区（JS-SEZ）总体规划之前，这一消息已经公布。

经济部长阿克马尔·纳斯鲁拉·莫哈末·纳西尔表示，昨天他在办公室与新加坡副总理兼贸易及工业部长颜金勇会面时讨论了此事。

“我们的讨论在非常积极的氛围中进行，重点讨论了如何进一步加强马来西亚和新加坡的经济合作。主要议题包括顺利实施JS经济特区以及跨境碳捕获与封存（CCS）计划，”他在其官方脸书页面上发帖称。

阿克马尔·纳斯鲁拉表示，柔佛州经济特区潜力巨大，截至2025年10月，新加坡公司已承诺投资超过55亿新元（179.7亿令吉）。他补充道：“现在，我们的重点是下一阶段的实施。作为负责柔佛州经济特区项目的部门，我们的目标是确保柔佛州人民和全体马来西亚人民都能感受到该项目带来的益处。”

关于碳捕获与封存（CCS），他表示，两国计划在今年第四季度达成双边协议，这将标志着在构建区域绿色价值链方面迈出战略性一步。“我们建立的紧密合作不仅仅体现在纸面上的投资数字上。最终目标是将这种关系转化为高质量的就业机会、技能发展和可持续的经济增长，造福人民。”他补充道。

部长还对颜金勇和新加坡代表团的富有成效的会谈表示感谢。

颜金勇对马来西亚进行为期一天的访问，旨在加强两国间的经济联系和供应链韧性。访问期间，他会见了马来西亚投资、贸易及工业部长拿督斯里佐哈里·阿卜杜勒·加尼，并在吉隆坡出席了马来西亚-新加坡商业理事会的商务午餐会。

他还与马来西亚国际贸易及工业部共同主持了第三届年度部长级对话，并在布城会见了阿克马尔·纳斯鲁拉。颜金勇及其代表团于下午6点35分启程前往新加坡。——马新社

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