Forest City

The Johor government has endorsed the need for improved connectivity between Forest City and Singapore, proposing a direct link to attract more investors to the Special Financial Zone (SFZ) and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). State Trade Investment and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Lee Ting Han emphasized the importance of seamless transportation to Singapore as a critical factor...

In an impressive display of market demand, the commercial units on Pulau Satu, Forest City, achieved an 80% take-up rate in less than an hour following their launch at the Forest City sales gallery. This milestone underscores the strong appeal of Forest City, a massive development project situated on four artificial islands near the Malaysia-Singapore border. Developed by Country Garden Pacificview Sdn....

Korean investment firm GG56 Korea Ltd has committed a significant investment of US$1 billion (RM4.37 billion) in Forest City, Johor Bahru, to establish Malaysia's first Korean Culture (K-Culture) Town. The announcement was made by the master developer of Forest City, Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV), following the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) between the two companies. A Landmark...

Forest City's Pulau Satu to Thrive with Duty-Free Island Status, Boosting Tourism and Property Demand Forest City, located in Johor, is set to experience a surge in tourism and property demand with Pulau Satu's official designation as a duty-free island. This move is expected to have a significant positive impact on the local economy, according to industry experts. Economic Impact of Duty-Free...

Forest City: Malaysia's $100 Billion Ghost Town Becomes Reality Show Backdrop Malaysia's ambitious $100 billion mega-development, Forest City, was once envisioned as a luxurious haven for 700,000 residents. Today, it stands as a modern ghost town, with developers shifting their focus from creating a bustling community to turning it into a set for reality shows and documentaries. The Vision and the...

Johor is poised to become the fastest-growing state in Malaysia, driven by high-impact initiatives such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a special financial zone in Forest City, as announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at a Madani Aidilfitri 2024 celebration in Johor Bahru, Anwar emphasized the transformative potential of these projects in catalyzing the...

Country Garden, a renowned international property developer, is intensifying its efforts to upgrade facilities in Forest City, aligning with the impending launch of the Special Financial Zone (SFZ) initiative. Fang Fang, the Malaysia-Singapore brand, sales, and marketing general manager, emphasized the significance of these upgrades in making Forest City an attractive hub for new investors. A key...

Concerns about China's largest property developer, Country Garden Holdings, facing financial challenges have sparked discussions about the potential impact on its international ventures. However, industry insiders suggest that the negative effects of the debt crisis could be primarily driven by fear and perceptions. Addressing these concerns, Country Garden has emphasized that its five property projects...

The Malaysian government has taken a significant step by designating the Forest City project as a special financial zone, aimed at stimulating economic growth in Iskandar Malaysia. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted various incentives, including multiple entry visas and a flat income tax rate of 15%, intended to attract knowledge workers and foster growth in sectors like healthcare, education, and...

Celebrating its seventh year in Malaysia, the Forest City project in Johor, once widely referred to as a "ghost town," marks an important step in the growth of sustainable and flourishing communities, according to Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV). CGPV, the master developer and real estate collaboration between Esplanade Danga 88 Sdn Bhd and Country Garden Holdings Co Ltd, is making steady...