UOB Malaysia has introduced new investment and talent development initiatives to support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
The bank announced that it has secured two new investor commitments worth more than RM1 billion, which will be facilitated through its UOB Green Lane platform. The platform is designed to speed up investment approvals and project execution.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (left) and UOB Malaysia chief executive officer Ng Wei Wei.
UOB Malaysia chief executive officer Ng Wei Wei said the bank has focused on practical measures to turn investor interest into real business opportunities. She added that Johor’s growth plans, combined with Singapore’s position as a global business hub, create strong cross-border opportunities for companies on both sides of the Causeway.
To date, UOB said it has facilitated more than RM18 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into the JS-SEZ.
The bank works closely with agencies such as Invest Johor, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) to attract high-value investments from various countries.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the partnership between Invest Johor and UOB demonstrates how public-private collaboration can deliver quality investments, create skilled jobs and generate positive economic impact.
Separately, UOB also launched its UOB My Digital Space (MDS) programme in Malaysia, aimed at improving digital and artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among students aged 10 to 16.
The initiative is designed to equip students with essential digital skills, including AI awareness, critical thinking and responsible technology use, in line with Malaysia’s push for digital readiness and higher-value industries within the JS-SEZ.
Both initiatives were announced during the UOB-Invest Johor Strategic Forum 2026.
