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4.1 million Population
Head of Government: Menteri Besar
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19,210 Size
Area code: 07, 06
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Johor Bahru State Capital
Region: Peninsular Malaysia
Why Johor
Strategic Location
Centrally situated along the vibrant international trading route, Johor is conducive for your investment.
- 20 minutes by road to the pulsating economy of Singapore
- Within 6-hour flight time to major regional capitals and ASEAN cities (Shanghai, Tokyo, New Delhi, Jakarta)
- Geographically safe from earthquakes and volcanoes
- East-west international shipping route
- Two major airports and six seaports easily accessible within 2 hours
- Available and accessible raw materials and potential markets
- Supported by robust supply and demand ecosystem
Mature Infrastructure
- Senai International Airport: Provides excellent proximity and flexibility for business connectivity with Changi International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- 3 Major International Seaports:
- Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) (15th in the world, 11.2 mil TEUs)
- Johor Port Pasir Gudang (1 mil TEUs)
- Tanjung Langsat Port (TLP)
- 120 Matured and Infratructure-Ready Free Industrial and Economic Zones, Industrial Estates and Specialised Parks
Fast-Growing Economy
- #1 rank for six consecutive years in approved manufacturing projects valued at RM145 bil between 2013-2018
- RM128 bil - most significant contributor to Malaysia’s economy at 9.5% in 2020
- Since 2011 - Johor’s performance has outnumbered average national economic growth
- Rank #25 from 191 economies in the Ease of Doing Business Report by the World Bank
Competitive Cost of Doing Business
Your business grows exponentially with the affordable and competitive costs of doing business
Cost of Doing Business
- 60% lower than in Singapore
- 30% lower than in Kuala Lumpur
Cost of living
- 68% lower than in Singapore
- 16% lower than in Kuala Lumpur
*Souce: Invest Johor