Senai Airport City participated in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Joint Business and Investment Forum, held on 21 and 22 April 2025 at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru. The event served as a strategic platform to promote investment opportunities and to enhance bilateral economic cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore. It also highlighted the significant potential of the JS-SEZ in strengthening regional competitiveness and driving growth in key sectors.
More than 900 participants registered for the event, which was attended by top-level policymakers including the YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Menteri Besar Johor; His Excellency Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industry, Singapore; and YB Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry who served as the main host of the two days event.
Foreign direct investors (FDIs) in Senai Airport City, including Supermicro and The Hershey Company, participated as panellists in the forum’s discussion on “Unlocking Supply Chain Opportunities for Local Companies” and also actively took part in the business matching session, fostering new avenues for collaboration and growth.
Since its inception, Senai Airport City has been strategically positioned to attract high-value, clean, and high-tech industries, aligning seamlessly with the vision now championed under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) core area. This strategic focus has successfully drawn a diverse group of prominent investors, including Supermicro and Wiwynn specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), SICK and Foz One in Advanced Electrical and Electronics (AE&E) sector, Mercedes-Benz and ShengHuabo in Automotive and Electric Vehicles (EV) sector, XinMed & Xinhai Technology in Lifesciences and Healthcare sector.
The established presence of these FDIs within Senai Airport City continue to strengthen Senai Airport City’s reputation as a destination of choice for high-value, innovation-driven industries. Their presence reflects the steady progress of Senai Airport City’s long-term industrial vision, positioning it as a key enabler of Johor’s industrial growth and a strategic link in the region’s cross-border economic ecosystem.
During the event, representatives from Mercedes-Benz, The Hershey Company, Supermicro, XinMed, and ShengHuabo visited Senai Airport City’s booth, further showcasing the strong, collaborative relationships the company maintains with its valued partners. Senai Airport City’s success is fueled by solid partnerships, continuous progress, and a shared vision. Together with its partners, the company is shaping a future-ready ecosystem that drives industrial transformation in the region.
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