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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Malaysia and Singapore agree to launch a special economic zone in a rare move to attract investors

Malaysia Singapore - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Malaysia and Singapore leaders signed an agreement on Tuesday to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and people.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called the Johor-Singapore special economic zone a “unique initiative” that harnesses each other's strengths and deepens linkages in a world that is becoming more polarized.

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