JCorp Actively Redefining Johor's Economic Architecture
By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran
JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) is actively redefining Johor's economic architecture beyond traditional sectors by shaping the next wave of industry platforms, from advanced manufacturing and food tech to digital infrastructure, circular economy systems and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled agriculture.
President and chief executive Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim said that through these, the state government-owned company is building industries and shaping a responsible, future-ready economy.
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'JCorp is focused on execution-building ecosystems, enabling capital flows and driving long-term growth aligned with Maju Johor 2030.'
'We are not waiting for growth to happen, we are shaping its direction through bold investments, system-level design and long-term execution,' he told Bernama in an interview recently.
He said as Johor accelerates into a new economic chapter shaped by global megatrends and catalysed by the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), JCorp is strategically placed to function as an enabler of growth and collaboration.
'We are leveraging the JS-SEZ to position Johor as a high-value innovation corridor. With Singapore on our doorstep, Johor has the advantage of proximity and potential, making it ideal for next-generation industries such as electrical and electronics, digital economy, green economy, halal industry, food technology, agritech and renewable energy.
'Our single most strategic initiative within the JS-SEZ, Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), is poised to generate strong multiplier effects, particularly in job creation and business opportunities,' he said.
He said IBTEC is designed to support infrastructure development, innovation clusters and platforms in line with sustainability principles and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030.
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