6th Annual Special Economic Zones
6th Annual Special Economic Zones
📅 15-16 July 2026
📍Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, Malaysia
This event is 100% HRDC claimable under the SBL KHAS scheme for Malaysian companies.
Important Note: this is NOT free conference event.
April: USD 1,995 per delegate
May: USD 2,195 per delegate
🔗 Limited seats available – early registration open until April 2026
The rapid evolution of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across ASEAN underscores the region’s ambition to strengthen its position as a global economic powerhouse. More than just policy instruments, SEZs have become critical platforms for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), fostering industrial innovation, and deepening integration into global supply chains.
In Malaysia, the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has quickly gained momentum, drawing strong investor interest and catalyzing projects in manufacturing, logistics, and energy. Johor secured over US$13 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2025 alone, reinforcing its status as the country’s top investment destination. The JS-SEZ is projected to add more than US$30 billion to Johor’s GDP within the next decade, helping close the gap with the Klang Valley and positioning the state as a dynamic regional growth hub, according to State Executive Councillor Lee Ting Han.
Indonesia offers a parallel success story through the Batam–Bintan–Karimun (BBK) SEZ, one of ASEAN’s most established economic zones. Bene ting from its proximity to Singapore, BBK has consistently attracted robust investor con dence, with total realized investment reaching US$4.67 billion by the end of 2024. The zone continues to serve as a vital hub for electronics, shipbuilding, and precision engineering, anchoring Indonesia’s non-oil export growth while reinforcing the role of SEZs as engines of regional transformation.
🎯 Key Highlights:
• Learn how successful PPP models can fast-track SEZ infrastructure
• Gain strategies to navigate global supply chain disruptions
• Examine cutting-edge SEZ master planning approaches
• Studying customs modernization strategies in free zones for trade efficiency
• Evaluating the tax incentive mechanisms for foreign direct investment
📩 For inquiries:
John Calvin Peregrino
Business Development Executive
WhatsApp: +63 9667367530
Telephone: 61 2 7908 2056
Email: calvin.peregrino@trueventus.com
Once we receive your registration, I’ll personally give you a quick call to confirm your details and assist with the next steps.
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