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Iskandar Malaysia | |
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From top, clockwise: Johor Bahru CBD skyline, Kulai, Sungai Johor Bridge, Pasir Gudang, Iskandar Puteri | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Johor |
| Districts | Johor Bahru Kulai Pontian |
| Government | |
| • Statutory body | Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) |
| • Chairman | Anwar Ibrahim |
| • Chief Executive Officer | Dr. Badrul Hisham Kassim |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,085,546 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Malaysian Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | not applicable |
| Postcode | 79xxx-82xxx, 86xxx |
| Area codes | +607 (07-2, 07-3, 07-5, 07-6, 07-7 and 07-8) |
| Website | iskandarmalaysia.com.my |
Iskandar Malaysia (Jawi: إسکندر مليسيا), formerly known as Iskandar Development Region (IDR; Malay: Wilayah Pembangunan Iskandar; Jawi: ولايه ڤمباڠونن اسكندر) and South Johor Economic Region (SJER; Malay: Wilayah Ekonomi Johor Selatan; Jawi: ولايه ايكونومي جوهر سلاتن), is the main southern development corridor in Johor, Malaysia. It was established on 8 November 2006.[1]
It is the first economic region established in Malaysia and has been growing rapidly since its inception by optimizing its position within Malaysia’s southernmost state of Johor that is primed with abundant land, natural and human resources, and enriched by a strong and sustainable living environment.
The region’s mission to be the preferred destination to invest, work, live and play focuses on holistic and comprehensive growth, understanding the importance of balancing economic prosperity, quality living and a resilient environment.
Comprehensive Development Plan (CDPiii) Iskandar Malaysia 2022 – 2030 continues to guide the development of Iskandar Malaysia with two main principles, resilience and inclusiveness, and introduces four (4) focus areas which are High-Value Economy, Productive Society, Climate Resilience and Carbon Neutral Region, and Integrated and Liveable City.
There are 5 local authorities within Iskandar Malaysia’s 2,300 sq. km area – Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB), Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG), Kulai Municipal Council (MPKu) and Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn).
Its generous land area, strategic location and abundant ready infrastructure and resources boosted its 9 promoted sectors which are Electrical & Electronics, Petrochemical and Oleochemical, Food & Agro-Processing, Logistics, Tourism, Creative Industries, Healthcare Services, Education Services, and Financial and Business Services. The region is also home to many international and multi-national brands from around the world, a testament to its many advantages and offerings as an economic corridor.
Iskandar Malaysia is proposed to be part of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). The Special Financial Zone in Forest City is situated within the Iskandar Malaysia area.
The development of Iskandar Malaysia is planned, facilitated and coordinated by Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA).
Investing in Iskandar Malaysia is made faster and smoother through the Iskandar Malaysia Investment Service Centre (IMISC). IMISC is an integral part of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor’s (IMFC-J) operation which focuses on investments in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
- ^ New township planned for Malaysia's Iskandar economic zone Archived 21 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Richard High, 4 July 2008, KHL Group