Nikkei Forum opens with Medini in spotlight
Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) president and chief executive officer Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim said the forum marks a turning point for Medini as it emerges as a regional nucleus for tech-driven growth.
"This is more than a branding exercise; it's about anchoring real capital, talent and partnerships here in Johor," he said.
Co-organised by IIB and Japan's Nikkei Inc., the two-day forum is hosted by the Johor state government with support from Invest Johor, the Johor Economic Planning Division and the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP).
Carrying the theme "Driving Asia's Innovation Hub", the forum sets the stage for high-impact conversations on digital transformation, cross-border investment and sustainable growth.
Medini, a master-planned development, is now being actively positioned as a strategic node in Southeast Asia's future economy.
Attendees engaged in keynote sessions, investment talks, networking events and curated visits to key development sites.
Nikkei said the collaboration signals a deeper push for regional integration, especially in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, smart mobility and renewable energy.
With rising investor interest in Johor, particularly under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), the forum is expected to catalyse new partnerships and policy momentum.
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