PETALING JAYA: Some RM37.1 bil worth of approved investments were recorded under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) in the first half this year, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the government’s efforts in developing the JS-SEZ had built investor confidence in Johor as a strategic gateway to Malaysia.
“The JS-SEZ also generated RM29bil in terms of new investment commitments,” he said when tabling the Supply Bill 2026 in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday (Oct 10).
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the government also supports economic activities along the northern border, including the Delapan Special Border Economic Zone (Delapan) in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah, which has emerged as a modern growth hub connecting the supply chain and Asean digital ecosystem with up to RM2.7bil in investments.
He also said a 28km road stretching from Kalabakan in Sabah to Simanggaris, Indonesia, will also be built.
“The Pasir Mas-Rantau Panjang train track will also be upgraded,” he said.
He also said the RTS Link will be fully operational as early as Jan 1, 2027 and is able to ferry up to 10,000 passengers an hour during peak periods.
Budget 2026 is themed “Driving the Madani Economy: Empowering the People”.
According to the Dewan Rakyat calendar on the Parliament’s website, the Supply (Budget) Bill 2026 will be debated by MPs for eight days at the policy stage, followed by ministerial winding-up sessions from Oct 29 to Nov 4.
Debates at the committee stage will take place from Nov 5 to 27, after which it is expected to be passed by the Dewan Rakyat.