Case Studies

Agrocorp International evolved from traditional agri-commodity trading to pioneering plant-based solutions. Through their RM300 million joint venture with Megmilk Snow Brand, they are establishing Southeast Asia’s state-of-the-art protein extraction facility in Johor. This represents a significant leap in their business transformation, from trading agricultural commodities to producing plant-based proteins. Located in JS-SEZ, the facility will produce 6,000 metric tonnes of plant protein annually, complementing their existing protein and starch processing operations in Australia, Canada, and the US.

Through their investment in JS-SEZ, Agrocorp accelerates their innovation in sustainable food manufacturing while staying connected to Singapore's R&D ecosystem.

Singapore agritech firm Archisen expanded from designing and building urban farming solutions to large-scale food production. They have developed a 52,000-square-foot smart indoor vertical farm in the JS-SEZ through their joint venture with FarmByte, a subsidiary of Malaysian state-owned Johor Corporation (JCorp). The facility, which opened in July 2025, showcases how JS-SEZ enables innovation in agriculture - combining smart farming technology with large-scale production capabilities. The farm will produce over 306,000 kg of leafy vegetables annually, demonstrating how urban farming solutions can be scaled regionally.

Setting up in JS-SEZ allowed Archisen to achieve greater scale and impact while maintaining proximity to Singapore's technological ecosystem.

Old Chang Kee's production facility in Setia Business Park, Johor, works in tandem with its Singapore operations to serve their expanding retail network across both markets. The company maximises this dual-location advantage by developing new food products for the Johor market while maintaining their strong presence of over 80 outlets in Singapore. This twinning strategy enables Old Chang Kee to optimise production capabilities across both locations. Their success is further amplified by strong brand recognition among cross-border commuters, driving steady growth at their Johor retail outlets.

Through JS-SEZ, Old Chang Kee demonstrates how companies can leverage complementary strengths of both locations - combining Singapore's established brand equity with Johor's manufacturing capabilities to accelerate regional expansion.

Through their integrated Singapore-Johor strategy, Equalbase partners with Malaysia's Sunway Group to develop their Equalbase Sunway 103° project, a 55-hectare carbon-neutral logistics hub in Medini, Johor. This sustainable industrial development has already attracted major tenants like Schenker, who have committed to 830,000 square feet of space to strengthen their cross-border operations. From their Singapore headquarters, Equalbase drives investment and development strategies while their Johor operations serve key industries including automotive, semiconductors, and FMCG sectors.

The JS-SEZ enables Equalbase to create an integrated logistics ecosystem that enhances Singapore-Malaysia supply chain connectivity through carbon-neutral facilities.