Are innovation hubs built, or do they evolve out of necessity?
That’s the question facing Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, president and CEO of Johor Corp. (or JCorp), the principal development institution for the Malaysian state of Johor. The area is home to a new special economic zone along the border with neighboring Singapore, hoping to tap the city-state’s capital, talent, and international connections to spur new investments in Malaysia.
