Malaysia passes law to establish duty-free zone in Forest City

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Malaysia passes law to establish duty-free zone in Forest City
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Forest City, a megacity project by Country Garden, has been beset by challenges.

The move follows an announcement by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in 2023 to designate Forest City as a special financial zone.

The lower house of Parliament on July 17 approved five amendment bills to turn Pulau Satu into a duty-free island, along with Labuan, Langkawi, Tioman and Pangkor. The law is now subject to the senate’s approval.

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