Johor

Johor Plans Nearly 115,000 New Homes by 2030 as RTS and JS-SEZ Drive Demand Johor's residential property market is preparing for a substantial expansion, with nearly 115,000 new homes across 609 projects expected to be completed by 2030, supported by industrial investment, the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. According to...

Plenitude Launches Mandolin Residences In Taman Desa Tebrau Plenitude Bhd has launched Mandolin Residences, a freehold serviced apartment development in Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru, adding a new high-rise residential option to one of the city’s established suburban retail and lifestyle corridors. The project comprises 712 units across two towers, with five layout types ranging from 528 sq ft to...

Johor’s property story is becoming increasingly tied to employment, technology and cross-border economic integration rather than residential construction alone. The unveiling of Johor Tech Smart City in Kulai is one of the clearest examples of that shift. Developed by Genting Property together with agriculture technology company ACGT, the 2,300-acre integrated development sits within the...

For many years, Johor's property story was often reduced to a single narrative. Its proximity to Singapore dominated nearly every discussion. Property demand, residential growth, and investment interest were frequently viewed through the lens of cross-border commuting and currency advantages. While Singapore remains an important part of Johor's appeal, the state's residential identity has evolved...

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...