HSR would solved that if it is resurrected. Together with duty free Special Financial Zone in Forest city.
Future 3rd link would be on the east side connecting to Changi.

Earlier this year, Onn Hafiz went with a delegation to Shenzhen to meet with 40 potential Chinese investors and the local Communist Party secretary. Johor is trying to learn from Shenzhen’s experience to recreate its success.

In Onn Hafiz’s own words:

“I am confident that with the help of the JS-SEZ, Johor can become the Shenzhen of South-East Asia. In terms of geographical makeup, Shenzhen-Hong Kong is quite similar to Johor-Singapore.”
The focus sector for this new special economic zone will include:

Machinery & equipment

Food processing

Electrical and electronics

Chemical & petrochemical

To get foreign companies to invest, Onn Hafiz plans to set up a one-stop business/investment service center to streamline the application processes for companies seeking licenses. However, details are still lacking.
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