High-impact projects such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and Special Financial Zone (SFZ) in Forest City can help Johor overtake other states economically in the next one to two years, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“Both JS-SEZ and SFZ will ensure a more rapid growth (for Johor). They are still being formulated but will help in accelerating the economic growth,” he told reporters during the Johor-level Madani Aidilfitri celebration at Padang Begonia, Angsana Johor Bahru Mall yesterday...