Out of zone: Johor town Kluang eyes spoils from state’s SEZ with Singapore, but some locals flag concerns

Out of zone: Johor town Kluang eyes spoils from state’s SEZ with Singapore, but some locals flag concerns

Business players in Kluang share their hopes and concerns with CNA as the central Johor district positions itself as a potential satellite city of the state’s special economic zone with Singapore.

Francis Hutchinson and Serina Rahman quoted by CNA: “Out of zone: Johor town Kluang eyes spoils from state’s SEZ with Singapore, but some locals flag concerns”

This article was published on 31 July 2025. Dr Francis Hutchinson is Senior Fellow and Coordinator, Malaysia Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, while Dr Serina Rahman is Associate Fellow at the institute. To read the article, visit The post Francis Hutchinson and Serina Rahman quoted by CNA: “Out of zone: Johor town Kluang eyes spoils from state’s SEZ with Singapore, but some locals flag concerns” appeared first on ISEAS-Yusof…