Johor

Mutiara Kempas Enters Johor Bahru With a Practical Buyer Proposition Mutiara Kempas by Malton Berhad adds a new freehold serviced apartment option to Johor Bahru’s residential market, but its significance is not simply that another developer has launched another high-rise project. The more relevant point is how the project is positioned. It is aimed at practical homebuyers who want a functional property...

Johor Bahru is entering a different phase of property attention. For many years, JB’s main advantage was simple: it was close to Singapore. That was useful, but also incomplete. Proximity alone does not always create a strong property market. What changes the equation is when proximity becomes predictable, repeatable, and convenient enough to support daily life. That is why the Johor Bahru Singapore RTS...

Johor is rapidly emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most closely watched investment corridors. A surge of foreign direct investment, supported by deeper economic integration with Singapore, is reshaping the state’s industrial and property landscape. The momentum is visible in the numbers. Johor secured a record RM110 billion in approved investments in 2025, according to Malaysia’s Finance Ministry....

JS-SEZ Blueprint and Master Plan to Be Unveiled on March 30 The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) investment blueprint and master plan will be officially launched on March 30 in Johor Bahru, marking a key milestone in cross-border economic collaboration. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the decision to hold the launch in Johor Bahru was made following discussions with his...

Johor’s emergence as a strategic industrial and logistics node continues to gain traction, underscored by DHL Supply Chain Malaysia’s opening of its South Region Hub 2 in Senai Airport City. The expansion follows the full occupancy of South Region Hub 1, which began operations earlier in 2025, and reflects sustained demand from technology-driven multinational corporations operating in southern...

Johor Consolidates Position as Malaysia’s Second-Largest Residential Market Johor has firmly established itself as Malaysia’s second-largest residential property market in 2025, trailing only Selangor, based on both transaction volume and value. In the third quarter of 2025, the southern state recorded 10,500 residential transactions with a combined value of RM5.49 billion, outperforming the national...

Johor has officially set the tone for a high-impact tourism year by launching Visit Johor Year 2026 with welcoming events held simultaneously across air, land and sea entry points. The coordinated rollout sends a clear signal that the state is not only prepared for increased visitor numbers, but is also positioning tourism as a key economic driver with implications that extend beyond hospitality into...

Malton Berhad (Malton) has officially opened the Mutiara Kempas Sales Gallery in Kempas, giving the public an early preview of its upcoming freehold serviced apartment in Iskandar Malaysia. Strategically located in Johor Bahru, this low-density green development is ideal for urban professionals, offering excellent connectivity and easy access for local and cross-border travel to Singapore. Matured...

Johor Launches Maharani Freeport Muar — A 3,200-Acre Deep-Water Free Zone Set to Redefine Regional Energy & Maritime Trade Johor has officially launched the 3,200-acre Maharani Freeport, a next-generation deep-water free zone in Muar strategically positioned along the Strait of Malacca—one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. The project, led by Maharani Energy Gateway Sdn Bhd (MEG), is...

Paragon Globe and UOB Malaysia Unite for Green Growth and Sustainable Property Development in Johor–Singapore SEZ Malaysia’s green investment landscape just gained major momentum with the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) between Paragon Globe Bhd (PGB) and United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia). The partnership aims to advance green financing, sustainability...