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Johor-Singapore SEZ Spurs Cross-Causeway Optimism

Dr Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics, Singapore University of Social Sciences

09-Jan-25 07:45

Johor-Singapore SEZ Spurs Cross-Causeway Optimism

The 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat witnessed the official agreement to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which is expected to catalyse economic returns on both sides of the Causeway. We speak to Dr. Walter Theseira of the Singapore University of Social Sciences on the potential growth levers and challenges to overcome in making the SEZ a success.

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Produced by: Jake Lim, Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam


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Categories:  economy,  politics,  government,  international

Tags:  special economic zone,  johor-singaopre,  leaders retreat,  sez,  malaysian economy,  singapore economy,  anwar ibrahim,  lawrence wong, 


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