Johor Unveils 732-Acre Innexus Industrial City with Plug-and-Play Infrastructure

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor is accelerating its push for economic transformation with the launch of Innexus Industrial City, a landmark RM2 billion (S0 million) development in Pasir Gudang that promises to reshape the state’s industrial landscape and generate over 37,000 jobs in the coming years.

Spanning 732 acres at Tanjung Langsat, Innexus Industrial City is more than just another industrial park. Built on a plug-and-play concept, it ensures that companies moving in will have access to ready-to-use infrastructure, including utilities, roads, port connectivity, as well as advanced digital features such as 5G networks, IoT integration, and eco-friendly smart technologies.

Johor’s State Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade and Consumer Affairs, Lee Ting Han, highlighted the project as a cornerstone of Johor’s strategy to modernise, attract global investors, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving economy.

Cutting Bureaucracy to Attract Investors

A key highlight from the launch was Johor’s commitment to reducing bureaucratic delays that have long frustrated businesses. Initiatives such as the Johor Fast Lane, designed to accelerate investment approvals, and the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre – Johor (IMFC-J), a one-stop service centre for investors, underline the state’s pro-business approach.

Combined with mega-projects like Innexus, these reforms reflect Johor’s strategy of not just being cost-competitive compared to Singapore but also offering greater speed, efficiency, and global competitiveness.

According to Lee, every new initiative must ultimately “translate into job opportunities, technological growth, and economic advancement for the people.”

Implications for Singapore

The ripple effects are expected to extend across the Causeway. Located in Pasir Gudang, a major industrial hub closely linked to Singapore’s ports and logistics network, the project is set to complement rather than compete with Singapore’s economy.

For Singaporean companies, Innexus provides a unique value proposition: larger land banks, lower operating costs, and faster approvals, all while maintaining close proximity to Singapore’s financial, trade, and innovation ecosystems.

The development also dovetails with the ongoing Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which aims to strengthen bilateral collaboration and create opportunities for manufacturing, logistics, and digital industries.

Part of Johor’s Bigger Vision

Innexus Industrial City is part of Johor’s broader ambition to signal to global investors that it is “future-ready.” By combining scale, speed, and sustainability, Johor is positioning itself as Malaysia’s growth engine and Singapore’s strategic partner.

This RM2 billion project is not merely an industrial development — it is a statement of intent that Johor’s growth will be defined by innovation, smart infrastructure, and sustainable progress that attracts international attention.

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