Established through an Agreement signed in January 2025 between the Governments of Malaysia and Singapore, the JS-SEZ aims to:
This playbook is the first comprehensive guide for manufacturers operating within the JS-SEZ. Built on SMF’s on-the-ground experience with contributions from Enterprise Singapore, MIDA, DXC Technology, EY, and UOB, it consolidates key considerations into a structured, end-to-end operating guide.
At its core is the SETUP Framework, which walks companies through the essential stages of expansion: selecting the right zone, understanding incentives, meeting legal requirements, leveraging bilateral support, and preparing talent and supply chains.
A domain-specific assistant trained on JS-SEZ materials curated by SMF and other verified sources. With regularly updated content, users have timely access to the latest regulatory changes, incentives, ecosystem developments, and practical implementation pathways.
Over time, the chatbot will provide increasingly personalised guidance, helping companies navigate the opportunities most relevant to their specific sector, scale, or internationalisation ambition.
