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Malay Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Johor-Singapore SEZ to drive growth beyond Johor Baru, says MB, with Kluang eyed as key satellite city
KLUANG, July 6 — The development of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to benefit not only areas surrounding Johor Baru but also be felt across all 10 districts in the state, said Johor Chief Minister Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said the initiative would lead to the emergence of more satellite towns, ensuring that no district is left behind in terms of infrastructure and progress. In addition to driving economic growth, JS-SEZ would also serve as a catalyst for the tourism sector, positioning Johor as a major destination, he noted. The state government, he said, would seize the opportunity to promote attractions throughout Johor in conjunction with the upcoming Visit Johor Year. 'Bit by bit, areas surrounding JS-SEZ are beginning to experience the spillover effects of development. For example, the areas of Simpang Renggam and Renggam in Kluang are already seeing its impact. This progress will gradually expand to other districts. 'If Seremban is known as a satellite city to the Klang Valley, we expect Kluang to become one of the main satellite cities as a result of the JS–SEZ development,' he said at the launch of the Majestic Johor x Renggam Fiesta at Tunku Mahkota Ismail Youth Centre (TMIYC) Renggam today. The JS-SEZ covers major development zones such as Iskandar Malaysia, Forest City, the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex, and Desaru, with a total land area of approximately 357,128 hectares. The Iskandar Malaysia region also includes strategic areas such as Johor Bahru City Centre, Iskandar Puteri, Tanjung Pelepas — Tanjung Bin, Pasir Gudang, Senai — Skudai, and Sedenak. Further commenting, Onn Hafiz said that rapid development in the transport sector would also support connections between districts and the JS-SEZ, including the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Project and the Gemas-Johor Bahru Double Track Electrified Project. 'All these projects will enhance connectivity between Johor's districts and the key areas within the JS–SEZ, and the development will be carried out in phases,' he added. — Bernama
Sinar Daily
16-06-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Rafizi clears out office, stands firm on resignation decision
"I went to the office for the last time yesterday and today for final matters, including clearing out the office." Rafizi expressed his gratitude to the five officers who assisted him in developing economic initiatives under the Economy Ministry. SHAH ALAM – Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli announced that Friday marked his final day entering the office to wrap up affairs and pack up, seemingly signalling that his decision to resign is final. He said he also took the opportunity to express gratitude to five officers who had helped him develop economic initiatives under the Economy Ministry. All five, he said, were policy officers whom he had personally convinced to leave their previous careers to contribute their services and expertise to his office. 'I went to the office for the last time yesterday and today (Friday) to complete final tasks, including packing up. 'From chillies to semiconductors, to the startup ecosystem, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ), the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), the progressive wage policy, all the way to the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), they helped translate my ideas into implementable plans. Now, they will return to their respective fields,' he said in a Facebook post on Friday. Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had said he was still giving time to the two ministers who had resigned to reconsider their decisions before officially leaving the Cabinet. The Prime Minister expressed that he would prefer if both Rafizi and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad rejoined his Cabinet. '...let them think about it... If possible, I would like them to rejoin (the Cabinet),' he said. Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli resigns as Economy Minister, effective June 17, 2025. - Photo by Bernama Rafizi also listed the five officers who had greatly guided him throughout his duties. 'I learned a lot from them, perhaps more than they learned from me. My thanks go to endocrinology specialist and University of Cambridge graduate Dr Azraai Bahari Nasruddin, who also holds an additional degree in Informatics from UCL. First-class honours. He worked in the UK for many years before returning to Malaysia in 2014. 'Next, Benjamin Quek, a graduate in banking and finance from Monash University with an MSc in Applied and Computational Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. Formerly a fund manager. Also, James Chai, best law student from the University of London and Master of Law from the University of Oxford, with first-class honours. He previously worked in the legal and tech sectors and is also a book author. 'Ismat Qayyum, a first-class graduate in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from the London School of Economics (LSE), previously worked in the banking sector. And Haqimi Zamri, who holds a degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Nottingham. He had run a social enterprise from a young age,' he added.
The Star
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Rafizi thanks policy officers on his last day as Economy Minister
PETALING JAYA: On his last day as Economy Minister, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli introduced the members of the team who helped him during his tenure. In a Facebook post on Friday (June 13), Rafizi said he went into his office to settle some work and pack his things. He took the opportunity to name several people who worked on economic initiatives under his ministry. ALSO READ: Anwar hopes Rafizi and Nik Nazmi will rethink decision to quit Cabinet 'They are the policy officers in my team whom I persuaded to leave their previous careers and serve in my office. 'From chilli to semiconductors, to the startup ecosystem, Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ), National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), progressive wages and the 13th Malaysia Plan, they translated many of my ideas into action," he said. Among those Rafizi named were: Dr Azraai Bahari Nasruddin, a doctor of endocrinology who graduated from the University of Cambridge, with an additional degree in informatics from University College London. Dr Azraai served in the United Kingdom before returning to Malaysia in 2014. ALSO READ: Rafizi not keen on any appointed PKR post Benjamin Quek, a banking and finance graduate from Monash University with a Master's in Applied and Computational Mathematics, John Hopkins University. Quek was previously a fund manager. James Chai, a law graduate from the University of Oxford, whose career spanned law and technology and is also an author. Ismat Qayyum, a politics, philosophy and economy graduate from the London School of Economics (LSE), who was formerly in the banking sector. Haqimi Zamri, who was previously in the social enterprise sector, and graduated in politics and international relations from the University of Nottingham. 'Now they will return to their respective fields. I wish to say thank you to them. I learned a lot from them, probably more than they learned from me," Rafizi wrote.
New Straits Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Rafizi clocks into office for the last time
PUTRAJAYA: Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli appeared to suggest that his decision to resign from his Cabinet post was final, after saying that he had clocked into his office for the final time. The Pandan member of parliament, via a post on X, said he was at the office to resolve several issues, including to 'clean up his office.' "I was in the office for the final time yesterday to handle some outstanding issues as well as to clean up," he said. Previously, Rafizi had submitted his resignation letter shortly after his defeat in the PKR deputy presidency race last month. Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who is the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister, later followed suit. However, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday said he hoped that the two would reconsider their decision. He said he had only approved their leave for now, and would personally prefer it if they rejoined the Cabinet. Meanwhile, in the same posting, Rafizi also thanked his officers, whom he credited as being the prime movers behind many of the ministry's initiatives. "These are the people whom I had convinced to leave their respective fields and come serve with me. "From chilli to semiconductors, to startup ecosystems, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ), National Energy Transition Plan (NETR), progressive wages up to the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), they had translated many of my ideas into reality," he said. His team had comprised Dr Azraai Bahari Nasruddin, an endocrinologist from the University of Cambridge; and Benjamin Quek, a fund manager who graduated in banking and finance from Monash University and Johns Hopkins University. He also mentioned James Chai, a University of London and Oxford University law graduate and author; Ismaty Qayyum, a Politics, Philosophy and Economy graduate from the London School of Economics; and Haqimi Zamri a Politics and International Relations graduate from the University of Nottingham. "I learned many things from them, perhaps even more than what they learned from me," he said.
Free Malaysia Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Nuclear energy partnership the way forward for S'pore and M'sia, says researcher
Linking the border regions of Malaysia and Singapore, the JS-SEZ is nearly twice the size of China's Shenzhen – a success story that Malaysia is hoping to emulate. (File pic) PETALING JAYA : Incorporating a nuclear energy partnership into the Johor-Singapore special economic zone (JS-SEZ) will mark the way forward for collaboration between Malaysia and Singapore, argues an energy transition researcher. Victor Nian, the founding co-chairman of the Centre for Strategic Energy and Resources, said as JS-SEZ is set to become a defining project for industrial and economic collaboration between the two nations, it will need 'stable, 24/7 carbon free energy'. In a commentary published by Channel News Asia, he said current clean energy solutions could not quite keep up with the energy-intensive sectors the JS-SEZ hoped to attract. 'Solar energy cannot provide round-the-clock reliability even with battery energy storage, while hydrogen is expensive and lacks infrastructure and regulations for large industrial applications. 'Nuclear energy, on the other hand, offers a more realistic solution. It has been proven to provide reliable baseload electricity with zero emissions, such as in France, Spain, South Korea and the US,' he said. Linking the border regions of both countries, the JS-SEZ is nearly twice the size of China's Shenzhen – a success story that Malaysia is hoping to emulate. Nian pointed to the Krsko nuclear power plant in Slovenia near the Croatian border, the ownership of which is split equally between Slovenia and Croatia, with both nations sharing the electrical output and responsibility for nuclear waste. 'Krsko has delivered stable electricity to both countries for decades. 'A similar model could work for the JS-SEZ, bringing together Malaysia's land availability and regulatory readiness and Singapore's financing capabilities and intention to import clean energy from the region,' he said. Nian also said there is an opportunity for collective technology transfer and supply chain development, pointing to how Japan, South Korea and China have strengthened domestic nuclear industries through partnerships with established nuclear states. 'The JS-SEZ could do the same for Malaysia and Singapore. Talent development is already stated as a goal of the JS-SEZ. 'Nuclear energy requires a highly skilled and well-educated workforce. Both Malaysia and Singapore have the ability and the motivation to form academic and vocational training programmes supporting the nuclear energy sector,' he said. Nian said while such a partnership would not be easy to pull off, there is a clear path to success that builds on the existing relationship between the two countries and past efforts. He underlined the need to address domestic social and political sensitivities and geopolitical considerations, and called for both nations to collaborate in doing so. 'Again, there are international examples to follow. South Korea and Finland engaged with their citizens to build support for nuclear adoption. 'A Singapore-Malaysia endeavour would need to proactively be transparent in communication and initiate public consultations and educational initiatives to help shape public attitudes,' he said.
