adminKULAI, Nov 9 (Bernama) — The high-impact Nexus Sedenak project will become a primary growth catalyst for the southern region’s economy as one of the new industrial and logistics hubs under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
Deputy Communications Minister and Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching said development in the area should not be limited to data centres alone, but should be supported by the flagship Nexus Sedenak programme, planned more comprehensively.
Deputy Minister of Communications and Kulai Member of Parliament Teo Nie Ching said development in the area should not be limited to data centres but should instead be supported by the flagship Nexus Sedenak programme, which is planned more comprehensively.
“Nexus Sedenak was also mentioned in the 2027 Budget, where it is expected to attract investments of up to RM12 billion and create about 45,000 job opportunities,” she said in a recent exclusive interview with Bernama.
Teo said that the high-impact investments are expected to raise the quality of life and income levels for local residents.
According to her, development under Nexus Sedenak also includes plans to develop inland port facilities.
“There are plans under Nexus Sedenak to develop the project as an inland port. This will provide greater opportunities for the logistics industry, especially in Kulai,” she added.
Teo said an inland port and the potential of the new industrial zone will attract more factories and spur growth in the local supply chain.
Meanwhile, she said basic infrastructure management should receive special attention due to the area’s rapid industrial development.
“Therefore, I think it is very important for us to ensure that the electricity and water supply aspects are well maintained so that local residents are not disturbed,” he said.
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, while presenting Budget 2027 on Oct 9, said Nexus Sedenak is set to become a new industrial hub in the northern JS-SEZ, supported by road upgrades from the Sedenak intersection and a regional logistics network.
He also noted that JS-SEZ recorded investments valued at RM132 billion for the period from 2025 to June 2026.
Meanwhile, on Oct 30, Invest Johor chief executive officer Natazha Hariss said that five key sectors have been identified for the development of Nexus Sedenak, encompassing advanced manufacturing, integrated logistics, agri-food technology, green technology, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Previously, the media reported that Nexus Sedenak was developed as a new-generation economic ecosystem that combines industrial, logistics, commercial, residential, and lifestyle components into a single development that complements one another.
The integrated development on the 2,940-acre (1,189.77 hectares) site is expected to transform Ladang Air Manis in Sedenak into a regional-level industrial, logistics, and investment ecosystem to support Johor’s economic growth and strengthen cross-border trade relations.
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