“Malaysia and Singapore reaffirmed the JS-SEZ as a key pillar of bilateral economic ties,” said the statement by Malaysia’s Economy Ministry. It added that the SEZ will combine “Johor’s scale and resources with Singapore’s capital technology and global connectivity to attract high-value investments, strengthen supply chains, and create quality jobs for communities on both sides of the Causeway”. The Economy Ministry said on Friday that the two ministers also discussed strengthening the Johor–Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC) to provide clearer oversight and stronger focus on economic cooperation, especially under the JS-SEZ agenda. Both sides also agreed that Johor-Singapore cooperation is a long-term partnership built on trust, policy continuity and shared benefits, the Economy Ministry said. They also welcomed continued collaboration in key areas such as high-value investments, digitalisation, sustainable development, and talent development, which support the implementation of the JS-SEZ.