Array
(
    [_edit_lock] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1720688158:20
        )

    [tdc_icon_fonts] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:0:{}
        )

    [tdc_dirty_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [_thumbnail_id] => Array
        (
            [0] => 215275
        )

    [_edit_last] => Array
        (
            [0] => 20
        )

    [onesignal_meta_box_present] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [onesignal_send_notification] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [onesignal_modify_title_and_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [onesignal_notification_custom_heading] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [onesignal_notification_custom_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [_post_language] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [_molongui_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-164059
        )

    [_molongui_main_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-164059
        )

    [td_post_theme_settings] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:1:{s:11:"td_subtitle";s:143:"Minister believes that demand for professionals, specialists in specific industries critical in enticing Malaysian talent to return from abroad";}
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_primary_category] => Array
        (
            [0] => 599
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_focuskw] => Array
        (
            [0] => Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_linkdex] => Array
        (
            [0] => 50
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_content_score] => Array
        (
            [0] => 60
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_wordproof_timestamp] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [post_views_count] => Array
        (
            [0] => 276
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_arr] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:7:{i:0;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:1;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:3;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:4;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:5;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:6;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1750020445";s:5:"count";i:1;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:1:{i:20;i:1;}}}
        )

    [post_view_7days_last_day] => Array
        (
            [0] => 6
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_last_date] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1750020445
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_total] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [post_views_last_24_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [post_views_last_48_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

)
Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone to reverse talent drain with high-paying jobs: Rafizi | Scoop
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement is expected to be signed in September and reviewed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in October. – Information Dept pic, July 11, 2024
News

Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone to reverse talent drain with high-paying jobs: Rafizi

Minister believes that demand for professionals, specialists in specific industries critical in enticing Malaysian talent to return from abroad

Main Author Image
Maithilli Kalaiselvan
Updated
4:51 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said that the lucrative job opportunities expected to be created at the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) would attract local talent back from abroad.

Rafizi (Pandan-PH) told the Dewan Rakyat today that, in addition to the high income, the demand for professionals and specialists in specific industries at JSSEZ would play a crucial role in enticing Malaysian talents overseas to return.

“The salary offered later will not only attract Malaysians but also those who are abroad to return. 

“It doesn’t happen because of (the high salary alone, but also because of the job opportunities, where Malaysia does not have the specialists.

“For example, the (advanced) laboratory for the biotechnology industry is not in Malaysia. So with the establishment of companies like this in Malaysia, of course the talents will come back,” he said.

The minister also said that the high salaries offered within this economic zone would be contingent upon the job roles and skill requirements present there.

He said that offering high wages in JSSEZ would enable local companies in similar industries to improve salaries for workers, thereby boosting the country’s economy.

Rafizi also said the agreement on JSSEZ is expected to be signed in September and will be reviewed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in October.

The JSSEZ is anticipated to benefit all landowners in the 4,749 square km Iskandar Malaysia region, encompassing Johor Bahru, Kulai, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang, and part of Pontian. 

This economic zone is expected to enhance business and job opportunities in Iskandar Malaysia, thereby increasing demand for real estate. – July 11, 2024

Topics

 

◉ Popular

A man with fire in his belly: Jagdeep remembers his father Karpal’s strength in the face of disability

Despite paralysis from a tragic accident, the DAP stalwart remained a fearless fighter—his legacy now upheld by his son

Daim’s lawyers slam police for ‘failing’ to probe PM over Bloomberg’s power abuse claims

Counsel for former finance minister question why news agency and reporters are being probed instead

Pendirian AGC konsisten, RUU GEG tidak berperlembagaan

Jabatan Peguam Negara secara konsisten berpandangan bahawa Rang Undang-Undang Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2023 atau RUU Generasi Penamat (GEG) adalah tidak berperlembagaan (unconstitutional).

◉ Related

Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.