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“Johor records RM110 billion in investments for 2025 as MIDA backs 220 projects with incentives, strengthening its role as Malaysia’s top industrial hub.”
Kuala Lumpur, 28th April 2026, 4.00pm – Malaysian Investment Development Authority has supported the approval of tax incentives and exemptions for 220 projects in Johor, reinforcing the federal government’s push to position the state as a key industrial and investment hub.
Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin said the initiative reflects strong coordination between Johor’s strategic geographic advantages and national policy support.
Johor emerges as top investment destination
Johor recorded a historic RM110 billion in approved investments for 2025, involving 1,348 projects, marking a 69.6% increase year-on-year.
The performance places the state as Malaysia’s leading investment destination, driven largely by growth in high-value sectors such as machinery and transport equipment manufacturing.
“This reflects a structural shift towards high-technology and capital-intensive industries,” Sim said during a business engagement session with the Johor Bahru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Federal agencies driving growth momentum
Sim noted that the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia, together with agencies such as Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, has prioritised Johor as a core engine of national economic growth.
Through these efforts:
- Over 4,000 Johor-based companies benefited from export and capability development programmes
- Initiatives included the Service Export Fund, eTrade 2.0, and export training schemes
- RM7.2 million in Market Development Grants (MDG) was distributed to 512 companies
These measures aim to enhance the global competitiveness of local businesses while strengthening Johor’s export ecosystem.
Aligned with national economic strategies
The state’s rapid growth is supported by key national frameworks, including:
- New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030
- Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Sim emphasised that these initiatives are designed to attract high-quality investments and generate sustainable economic opportunities.
Focus on jobs and long-term economic impact
The federal government aims to ensure that incoming investments translate into high-income employment opportunities, particularly for the younger workforce in Johor.
“We remain committed to working closely with the Johor state government to sustain its role as a primary growth engine for Malaysia,” Sim said.
Implications for property and industrial sector
Johor’s strong investment inflows are expected to drive demand across multiple property segments, particularly:
- Industrial and logistics assets
- Commercial developments
- Residential demand in key growth corridors
Industry observers note that the continued expansion of manufacturing and cross-border initiatives such as the JS-SEZ could further strengthen Johor’s position as a regional investment and property hotspot.
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