Johor fully equipped to receive more Japanese investment, says Invest Johor CEO
He said that elements crucial to Japanese investors, particularly talent development and policy consistency, were already in place in Johor.
'For talent, we already have the Johor Talent Development Council, which includes collaboration between academia and industry.
'And for the policy side, we have the Johor Super Lane and the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFCJ).
'We already have many things to offer. Now it's a matter of ramping up promotion,' he said when met on the sidelines of the Nikkei Forum in Medini on Thursday (June 19).
He said Invest Johor was focusing its efforts on real projects and partnerships that showcase ongoing progress on the ground.
'These initiatives are not just theoretical, they are already being implemented.
'We have strong case studies to highlight, particularly in Kulai under the Kulai Fastlane, and now with the rollout of the Johor Superlane,' he added.
Natazha said the two-day forum here was a good way for Japanese investors to know what the state has to offer.
"Japanese companies already have a presence in Johor even before the forum.
'Now, interest is growing stronger as Japanese companies have more clarity about what Johor has to offer, on top of the ecosystem already in place.
'This helps us tell our story to a wider audience, especially with the added leverage from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ),' he said.
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