Johor-Singapore SEZ: 1963 reimagined?

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What began as a union based on the promise of a shared future and a common market fell apart under the weight of irreconcilable political objectives and deepening communal tensions.

Sixty years ago, Singapore’s separation from Malaysia marked the painful collapse of a bold political experiment.

Malaysia has set ambitious targets for the zone, projecting it will contribute US$35.5 billion annually to its GDP by 2030 — nearly five per cent of its current economic output.

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Author / Journalist: Marcus Loh

Category: StartupsTechnology

Markets: SingaporeMalaysia

Topics: Government Community Investments

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Published On: 2025-01-29 @ 01:00:36 (1 days ago)

News Timezone: GMT +8:00

News Source URL: e27.co

Language: English

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Sentences: 1 lines

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