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Prospects for Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ)

On 7 January 2025, Singapore and Malaysia exchanged the Agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) (“JS-SEZ Agreement”) at the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat. According to the factsheet about the JS-SEZ Agreement published by the Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore (“Factsheet”), the JS-SEZ Agreement aims to strengthen the ability of Johor and Singapore to compete jointly for global investments by (a) improving cross-border goods connectivity between Singapore and Johor, (b) enabling freer movement of people, and (c) strengthening the business ecosystem within the region. This is an historic milestone, which will open an economic zone that spans 2 countries and has the potential to attract greater investments from overseas companies, including those in Japan. This article examines some key elements...To read the full article, please see the PDF file

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吉本 智郎

Based in Singapore since April 2014, Tomoro's areas of expertise include general corporate matters and M&A, disputes, labor and crisis management cases in Singapore, Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries. He strives to deepen his knowledge and understanding of the distinct language/culture/regulations/commercial practices, and believes that communication is the key in any project. He regularly speaks in compliance seminars for the branch offices and the subsidiaries of his clients.

眞榮城 大介

Daisuke MAESHIRO

  • Partner*
  • Kuala Lumpur*1

After six years of practice in the Tokyo office, Daisuke was seconded to a law firm in the U.S. He joined the Singapore office in 2014 and has managed various M&A transactions including share transfer, subscription of new shares, joint venture formation/dissolution, business transfer, merger, business alliance, etc. in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other Southeast Asian countries. Currently, he focuses on Malaysian practice. He provides appropriate advice to clients based on local practices with almost ten years of experience in Southeast Asian matters.

ワンメイ・リョン

Wan May LEONG

  • Associate Office Partner
  • Kuala Lumpur*1

She previously lived in Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore and is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. She has extensive experience and local expertise to advise clients from both legal and practical perspective.


She was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in 2013 and is the managing partner of our strategic alliance firm in Malaysia, WM Leong & Co. She is also a partner at Nishimura & Asahi (Singapore) LLP.