Johor-Singapore SEZ success depends on fixing wage gaps and worker movement, say policymakers
“Malaysia doesn’t have a talent problem.
Johor eyes up to RM100b in investments by year end, banking on JS-SEZ momentum—MB
The JS-SEZ has nine flagship areas and promoted sectors including electrical and electronics, petrochemical and oleochemical, food and agro-processing, logistics, tourism, healthcare, financial and business services, and creative and education.
Commercial land transactions rising, with JB emerging stronger—Napic
JB is rapidly solidifying its position as Peninsular Malaysia's prime destination for commercial land acquisition, with downtown parcels in the region now commanding prices well into four figures psf, according to a market leader.
Johor overtakes Selangor for new launches in 1Q2025—Napic
By district, Johor Bahru (JB) also showed the highest number of residential properties sold for 2012–2025, totalling 73,935 units.
DayOne secures RM15b multicurrency financing for data centres in Johor
The financing involves CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Crédit Agricole, DBS Bank Ltd, Malayan Banking Bhd, Standard Chartered, United Overseas Bank, and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd.
Chin Hin, Fiamma and PIJ Property jointly launch Amberwood Resort Residences in JB
The project is located 8km from the upcoming Rapid Transit System (RTS) station at Bukit Chagar, which will connect Johor Bahru to Woodlands, Singapore.
Tropicana posts RM260.4 mil revenue in 1QFY2025
Tropicana’s financial position continues to improve, with gross gearing level reduced from 0.
Magna Prima in JV for JB SoHo project
To undertake the project, a special purpose vehicle will be established with Twinicon holding a 75% stake and Crest Star holding the remaining 25%.
Astaka and Kimlun break ground on RM800m Arden tower in Johor-Singapore SEZ
Arden is the first component of Phase 3, which will also include a shopping mall and a five-star hotel, of the One Bukit Senyum development, the flagship project of Astaka, and is located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
RTS Link fuels Johor property price surge, says real estate expert
Landserve (Johor) Sdn Bhd executive director Wee Soon Chit said things have "gone crazy", referring to skyrocketing land transactions in Johor Bahru driven by the upcoming RTS Link to Singapore.
