About IRDA
The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) is a Malaysian Federal Government statutory body tasked with the objective of regulating and driving various stakeholders in both public and private sector towards realising the vision of developing Iskandar Malaysia into a strong and sustainable metropolis of international standing. IRDA statutory powers and functions are designed to achieve the above objective and include the following functions summary:

Planning
• To integrate and recommend planning policies and strategies of the Federal Government, State Government of Johor Darul Ta’zim and local authorities relevant to enhance Iskandar Malaysia’s wellbeing.
• To identify and develop strategies to enhance the infrastructure, skills, science and technology research in the development of Iskandar Malaysia. Promotion
• To undertake broad-base promotion of Iskandar Malaysia to the general public and potential investors; both local and overseas.
• To drive, coordinate and monitor development of economic sectors, required enablers and social infrastructure. Facilitation
• To provide consolations and information on investing in Iskandar Malaysia
• To act as the principal coordination agent on behalf of relevant Government agencies in relation to receiving, processing and expediting the requisite approvals for Iskandar Malaysia.
• To assist existing investors in the resolution of issues effecting their business environment.

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