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Iskandar Malaysia, formerly known as Iskandar Development Region (IDR; Malay: Wilayah Pembangunan Iskandar) and South Johor Economic Region (SJER), is the main southern development corridor in Johor, Malaysia. It was established on 8 November 2006.
Iskandar Malaysia's 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.
Jul 1, 2019 · Iskandar Malaysia is an ambitious economic initiative which aims to develop a substantial and valuable growth corridor in Malaysia’s Johor region. That ambition today stretches over a designated region of 4,749 sq km – almost six-times the entire area of nearby neighbour Singapore!
Aug 3, 2023 · Iskandar Malaysia was initially identified as one of the five key areas for development to spur economic activities in the country under the Ninth Malaysia Plan (2006 – 2010). The government aims to transform Iskandar Malaysia into “a strong and sustainable metropolis of international standing” by the year 2025.
Feb 18, 2023 · The Iskandar Malaysia project was conceptualised in 2006 under the Malaysian government led by then-prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. It was supposed to grow by tapping on synergies with...
• Iskandar Malaysia is located at the southernmost tip of the Asian continent. • Located near international centres and major cities such as Singapore, Jakarta, Shanghai and New Delhi with a combined population of 4.64 billion (Asian)
Apr 23, 2024 · KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): The Iskandar Regional Development Authority’s (IRDA) target to achieve cumulative investments of RM636 billion by 2030 is among Iskandar Malaysia’s strategies to assist the country in becoming one of the top 30 global economies and the top 12 in global competitiveness.
