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Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
JCorp Focuses On Empowering Bumiputera Entrepreneurs To Compete Within Regional Supply Chains
REGION - SOUTHERN > NEWS By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran JOHOR BAHRU, May 30 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) is focused on empowering Bumiputera entrepreneurs to compete within regional supply chains linked to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). Its president and chief executive, Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, said the state government-owned company provides support to Bumiputera entrepreneurs through initiatives ranging from enterprise upskilling at the Johor Skills Development Centre (Johor Skills) to procurement readiness, sectoral certification and financing support through collaborations with Tabung Ekonomi Kumpulan Usaha Niaga (TEKUN), SME Corp and Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA). bootstrap slideshow He emphasised that these are not standalone programmes but part of a deliberate strategy to integrate Bumiputera SMEs into high-growth sectors such as logistics, digital services, and agri-food. 'Inclusion without capability leads to dependency. We're building businesses that can stand, scale and stay relevant in tomorrow's economy,' he told Bernama in an interview recently. Syed Mohamed said JCorp is also working with partners to create industry mentorship pathways and market access platforms to ensure long-term business viability, not just short-term participation. Additionally, he said JCorp has also been planning for areas outside of JS-SEZ and the primary economic corridor to benefit from the economic development. 'We are doing so by planning from the outset for spillover, not sprawl. We plan intentionally for balanced growth, ensuring development reaches areas beyond primary corridors. 'Balanced growth requires intentional design. We don't wait for the market to trickle as we seed development where it's needed most,' he said.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
JCorp Actively Redefining Johor's Economic Architecture
REGION - SOUTHERN > NEWS 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. bootstrap slideshow '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.
