Democratizing Talent for Future Readiness in Johor

Johor Corporation's programs are building a future-ready workforce while fostering innovation and equitable growth within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.

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THE JOHOR-SINGAPORE SPECIAL

Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) was formed to boost growth and cross-border connectivity between the Malaysian state of Johor and the city-state of Singapore. It aims to capitalize on Johor's available land and lower costs, along with Singapore's financial strengths and world-class infrastructure.

Balancing a Dual Focus

At the heart of the zone is Johor Corporation (JCorp), a development institution of Johor state. President and chief executive Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim is transforming the company into an ecosystem builder—guided by JCorp's enduring mission, “Membina dan Membela,” meaning creating value while enabling sustainable communities.

“‘Membina’ refers to JCorp's role in catalyzing economic progress through strategic investments and market leadership across our key business pillars,” says Datuk Syed Mohamed, referring to real estate and infrastructure, agribusiness, wellness and health care, and food and restaurant. “‘Membela’ underscores our parallel mission of social responsibility, ensuring that economic gains translate into tangible socioeconomic benefits at the individual and community level.”

As 18% of tertiary-educated Johoreans migrate to Singapore, Datuk Syed Mohamed sees the economic necessity of making access, equity, and opportunity a priority. JCorp's unique decentralized, values-aligned approach to talent development across sectors can boost Johor as Southeast Asia's next growth frontier, with future-shaping talent.

Talent Is Critical