Welcome to Johor Bahru

Discover opportunities. Build connections. Experience.

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Join us for a full-day Nordic Chambers Johor Excursion, bringing together Nordic companies across sizes and sectors with Johor’s key stakeholders. The programme will explore Johor’s fast-growing business landscape and highlight how established companies, specialised SMEs, and innovative startups can contribute to and benefit from the region’s expanding digital and industrial ecosystem—followed by relaxed networking over dinner.

This curated excursion offers direct access to decision-makers, on-the-ground insights, and a first-hand view of where Nordic expertise, technology, and niche solutions align with Johor’s next phase of growth.

What’s planned for the day

• Briefings with Johor Corporation and Invest Johor on investment priorities, incentives, and partnership opportunities

• Site visit showcasing Johor’s industrial strengths and demand for advanced, digital, and sustainable solutions

• (Pending) Meeting with the Chief Minister of Johor

• Networking and get-together dinner with fellow Nordic business leaders

Key topics we’ll explore

• Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ): roadmap, incentives, and investor opportunities

• Cross-Border Connectivity: trade, logistics, and talent mobility

• Priority Sectors: manufacturing, digital & AI economy, green transition, and industrial services

• SMEs & Innovation: opportunities for specialised SMEs and startups to support digitalisation, automation, and ecosystem development

• Talent & Skills: workforce development, vocational training, and upskilling

• Infrastructure & Sustainability: utilities, digital backbone, and environmental commitments

• Partnerships & Policy Stability: platforms for collaboration and long-term investment confidence

Why join?

• Gain insights into Johor’s growth strategy and investment landscape

• Identify opportunities across the value chain—from large-scale projects to niche solutions

• Understand where specialised SMEs and startups can complement established players

• Build relationships with public-sector stakeholders and Nordic peers

Program

9.00 am  Visit to Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), Sedenak

11.30 pm Meeting with Invest Johor

• Briefing on Johor’s investment landscape & opportunities for Nordic companies

1.00 pm Lunch

2.45 pm Johor Corporation (JCorp) 

3.00 pm Welcome Note and introductions

3.45 pm Breakout Discussions on Potential Collaborations and Opportunities

• Green Energy & Utilities: energy and water supply, grid capacity and reliability; opportunities in green energy generation

• Data Centres: infrastructure, regulation, sustainability and data security

• Construction & Green Buildings: legislation and incentives

• Advanced Manufacturing: land availability, incentives, talent and skilled labour

• Logistics & Connectivity: cross-border movement of goods and people, Singapore linkage, talent

• Digitalisation & Smart Cities: current level, future plans, integration with Singapore

• Business Support Services: talent availability

Group Photo & Light Refreshments

5.30 pm Visit to SkyScape, Menara JLand

7.00 pm Dinner

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Exclusively to members-only (any Nordic Chamber members)

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Participation fee: RM50 per participant
The fee helps cover shared costs such as local transportation and logistical arrangements.

Registration is confirmed upon payment. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.