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Malaysia's JS-SEZ mirrors Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development

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Malaysia's Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is being developed with lessons learned from Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis project. The JS-SEZ aims to boost Johor's economy by US$63.9 billion by 2030, creating over 20,000 high-skilled jobs, facilitated by a new Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. Officials see parallels between the Singapore-Johor economic disparity and the historical relationship between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, seeking to foster greater integration in trade and investment culture. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    What’s a Northern Metropolis-like project doing in Malaysia? Lessons for Hong Kong?

    Deep in the southern border zone of Johor, Malaysia, separated from Singapore by a narrow strait, a steady flow of commuters moves seamlessly between the two sovereign neighbours. Beyond the immediate checkpoints, a short 30-minute train ride connects visitors to regional hubs su…

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