The 2025 Economic Outlook Forum, themed "Johor as a Catalyst for Malaysia’s Growth," brought together leading experts to discuss the economic prospects and strategic opportunities for Johor.

The forum highlighted the critical role of Johor in driving Malaysia’s economic growth, with a particular focus on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). This white paper synthesises key insights and recommendations from the forum, providing actionable strategies for the Johor State Government to achieve its goal of becoming Malaysia’s most developed state by 2030.