Question
Mr Saktiandi Supaat: To ask the Minister for Trade and Industry with regard to the potential Johor-Singapore economic region announced by the Malaysian Economy Minister in May 2023 (a) what has been discussed with the Malaysian federal government and the Johor state government; and (b) what is the status of these discussions.
Written Answer by Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong
1. Singapore welcomes closer economic cooperation with Johor and Malaysia. We look forward to discussing the proposed Johor-Singapore economic region with Malaysia at the upcoming 16th Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia (JMCIM) Meeting scheduled for 14 July 2023, which will be co-chaired by Minister for National Development Desmond Lee and Malaysian Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli.