Forest City

Country Garden Boosts Forest City’s Appeal with Upgrades and New Infrastructure for Special Financial Zone

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...

Country Garden’s Forest City Face Limited Impact from Financial Concerns

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...

Anwar: Malaysia Designates Forest City as Special Financial Zone to Boost Iskandar Malaysia Economy

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...

Johor’s Forest City: From ‘Ghost Town’ to Flourishing Eco-Metropolis

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...

Forest City Mega Development Project Progresses Amidst Global Challenges

Forest City, the ambitious mega mixed development project spanning four reclaimed islands in Johor waters, is making steady progress despite the challenges posed by the global real estate market amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Covering a vast area of 2,832.79 ha (7,000 acres) over four islands near Tanjung Pelepas Port, the development is committed to sustainable growth in the region. In a statement, Forest...