Johor in Action

We are pleased to invite you to our GBC Johor Cross-Border Business Engagement, taking place on 14 May 2026 in Johor, Malaysia.
This event focuses on practical business insights and real operations, moving beyond policy discussions to support companies doing business in Johor and the JS-SEZ.

As the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) accelerates cross-border economic integration, this engagement offers members a direct platform to learn from companies on the ground, exchange experiences, and build meaningful connections.

Event Highlights

High-Level Engagement:
Opening remarks by the German Ambassadors to Malaysia and Singapore and a senior representative of the Johor State Government, followed by introductions of GBC hosts.

Action-Oriented Site Visits:
Company-hosted visits showcasing real operations in manufacturing, raw materials, logistics, and industrial infrastructure within the JS-SEZ.

Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Exchange:
Interactive discussions led by GBC members covering zoning & regulations, land & construction, infrastructure, sourcing, talent, financing, and taxation.

Strategic Networking:
Networking lunch, one-to-one expert sessions, sundowner networking, and GBC winding-down dinner.

GBC JOHOR CROSS-BORDER BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT (JS-SEZ)

Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Venue: Johor, Malaysia
Fee: SGD 175 or RM 300 per person (excluding dinner)

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

EVENT 1: WELCOME & OPENING

Time: 10:00 – 10:45
Welcome by the German Ambassadors (Malaysia & Singapore), Johor State Government representative, and introduction of GBC hosts.

EVENT 2: TECHNICAL & INDUSTRY SITE VISITS (PARALLEL TOURS)

Time: 10:45 – 13:00

Tour A: Alimex – Aluminium plates, cutting & services

Tour B: Bucher Emhart Glass – Machinery assembly

Tour C: Luzi – Fragrances & ingredients

Tour D: Equalbase – Distribution & logistics infrastructure

EVENT 3: NETWORKING LUNCH

Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

EVENT 4: INTERACTIVE DEEP-DIVE & EXPERT SESSIONS

Time: 14:00 – 16:30
GBC member-led discussions and one-to-one expert sessions.

EVENT 5: SUNDOWNER & GBC DINNER

Time:

Sundowner: 17:00 – 19:00

GBC Dinner: From 19:30 onwards

Organised by

German Business Council (GBC) Johor, part of Team Deutschland,
with MGCC, German Centre Singapore, and SGC.