Johor

OCBC Bank Provides RM351 Million Financing for Major Developments in Johor-Singapore SEZ In a move that underlines the growing strategic importance of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has extended RM351 million in financing to See Hong Chen Group and EXSIM, two rising property powerhouses in southern Malaysia. The financing will support three significant real...

RM15 Billion Green Islamic Financing Secured for DayOne’s Data Centres in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone In a major boost to Malaysia’s digital economy and cross-border connectivity with Singapore, Singapore-based DayOne has secured RM15 billion in multi-currency financing for the development of its anchor data centre facilities within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). The...

Summer Suites JB CIQ: A New Benchmark for Cross-Border Living and Investment The Ultimate Gateway Address for Singapore Commuters Johor Bahru has always been a natural extension of Singapore’s property investment scene. But Summer Suites JB CIQ takes this to a whole new level by offering freehold serviced apartments just 850 meters from the Sultan Iskandar CIQ Complex and the upcoming Bukit Chagar...

Property developer Magna Prima Bhd (KL:MAGNA) is expanding its southern footprint with a new small office/home office (SoHo) project in Johor Bahru, through a joint venture between its wholly owned subsidiary Twinicon Sdn Bhd and Crest Star Land Sdn Bhd. The project, which will be built on a 3,457.5 square metre land parcel, marks Magna Prima’s latest move to tap into Johor Bahru’s growing demand for...

Johor Tops Residential Launches in 1Q2025 Amid Market Realignment The first quarter of 2025 highlights Johor’s continued dominance in Malaysia’s residential property market, with 3,194 new units launched, outpacing Selangor (2,129 units) and Negeri Sembilan (1,838 units), according to the National Property Information Centre (Napic). Despite a general dip in transaction volume and value from the...

Senai Airport City Powers Johor’s Rise as a High-Tech Industrial Hub Southern Malaysia is seeing a surge in economic momentum, and Senai Airport City (SAC) is at the heart of this transformation. This 1,099-hectare integrated industrial development, located in Johor, has rapidly emerged as a key investment magnet, with nearly RM8 billion in committed investments and about 160 investors onboard. As...

Haitian Group Begins Construction of RM3 Billion High-Tech Hub in Iskandar Malaysia Haitian Group, one of China’s leading industrial equipment manufacturers, officially broke ground today on Phase 1 of its regional manufacturing facilities at Eco Business Park II (EBP II), located in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor. The project marks the group's first venture in Malaysia, signalling growing confidence in Johor...

Arden by Astaka and Kimlun: Johor Bahru’s New Skyline Icon Breaks Ground Astaka Holdings Ltd and Kimlun Corp Bhd (KL:KIMLUN) have officially begun construction on Arden, a 68-storey luxury serviced residence in One Bukit Senyum, Johor Bahru. The landmark project, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM800 million, marks the first component of Phase 3 of the developer's flagship master plan and is...

Malaysian Property Market 2025: Key Trends and Insights The Malaysian property market is showing signs of stability and maturity as it enters a new phase marked by consistent growth, rising investor interest, and evolving buyer expectations. Recent data and expert opinions highlight the booming real estate market in Johor, the demand for ESG-compliant office spaces in Kuala Lumpur, and the sustained...

Tropicana Uplands: A Thriving Community in Iskandar Malaysia Tropicana Corporation Bhd continues to see strong demand for its latest developments within Tropicana Uplands, located in the international zone of Iskandar Malaysia. As of the first quarter of 2025, the commercial and residential phases—Summit Commercial Hub and Aster Heights—achieved a remarkable 100% take-up rate, while the newly launched...