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JS-SEZ investment must reach local SMEs, not just big players — Lee Ting Han tells Johor State Treasury Day forum
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· October 4, 2026
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Key points Further details about the discussion are available from the original source, which reported on the event and the chairman's comments. Committee chairman Lee Ting Han emphasized the importance of investment benefiting small and medium enterprises.
Committee chairman Lee Ting Han emphasized the importance of investment benefiting small and medium enterprises. He wants to ensure that these businesses can participate in the supply chain as suppliers or service providers. This would allow them to grow and become integral parts of the industry.
Investment inflows should create opportunities for local companies to thrive. Lee Ting Han made these comments during a sharing session at an event. The goal is to make sure that investment translates into real opportunities for these enterprises.
Further details about the discussion are available from the original source, which reported on the event and the chairman's comments.
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Published: October 4, 2026 ·
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