KUALA LUMPUR: CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (CGS MY) has received four Letters of Intent (LOIs) to support strategic investments in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), reinforcing its role in unlocking the zone’s economic potential. The move is part of CGS MY’s broader ambition to facilitate RM3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) and RM3 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) for Single-Family Office (SFO) ventures over the next three years.
The announcement was made during the JS-SEZ Partners Dialogue: Advancing Facilitation, and marks a growing confidence in the JS-SEZ as a high-impact, innovation-led investment hub. CGS MY is among six financial institutions working closely with the Ministry of Economy, the Johor State Government, and the Iskandar Region Development Authority (IRDA) to drive the development of the zone.
“As a key partner to companies seeking national and regional growth, CGS MY is proud to work closely with the federal and state governments, and the local ecosystem, to unlock JS-SEZ’s potential,” said Puan Azizah Mohd Yatim, Chief Executive Officer of CGS MY.
“These LOIs represent more than just investment intent — they reflect a shared belief in the region’s collaborative vision of JS-SEZ as a launchpad for innovation, integration, and cross-border growth.”
CGS MY aims to support businesses leveraging the SEZ’s cross-border connectivity, regulatory incentives, and capital access. With capabilities in capital markets, regional market entry, and investment banking, the firm continues to play a catalytic role in shaping Southeast Asia’s next frontier for economic progress.
Looking ahead, CGS MY remains committed to fostering high-impact investment flows and enabling sustainable development through strategic facilitation within the JS-SEZ.
