News about Johor Bahru

YTL Hotels had announced the acquisition of the Thistle Johor Bahru hotel from GuocoLand Ltd for RM150 million in September this year.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the initial focus of the ETS3 will be the Johor Bahru-Kuala Lumpur route to allow higher train frequencies compared to longer routes.

With the latest jobs win, Haily’s cumulative secured contracts for the year is estimated to have risen to RM345.

The sale covers one leasehold parcel (expiring in 2099) and one freehold parcel, both currently vacant.

The upgrading works will introduce a “modern facade” and increase floor area by 4% to 568,927 sq ft, set to house over 300 retailers.

During the “30 Years Together” anniversary campaign period, a total of 558 purchasers booked and completed property transactions across the group’s selected residential, commercial, and industrial developments in Bandar Putra Kulai, Taman Lagenda Putra, Taman Kempas Utama, Bandar IOI Segamat, and Platino Avenue in the southern region.

Guest facilities include family suites with oceanic-themed décor, soundproof work booths in the lobby, and the Sheraton Club lounge, available to Club-level and Marriott Bonvoy Elite members.

The project’s primary scope involves constructing a 34-storey serviced apartment tower with 748 units, a sub-basement service plant, multi-level parking facilities, and public amenities on the 10th floor.

Gen Rise is a freehold serviced residence strategically located in the heart of Johor Bahru City Centre.

The buyer of the five-star Thistle Johor Bahru is YTL Hotels & Properties, a subsidiary of YTL Corporation Bhd (KL:YTL), said GuocoLand in a Singapore Exchange filing on Monday.