Johor Area Introduction

JBCC: Johor Business City Cenre

It is 1 of the 5 focus areas for Iskandar project, crowded with commercial facilities and hotel. There are immigration checkpoint on the Malaysia side of the Johor-Singapore Causeway, JB Central station, bus / taxi terminal and shopping center.
Not only bridge (causeway) connect Johor-Singapore , Bukit Chagar station for Rapid Transit System (RTS) connect Johor-Singapore schedule to operate in the end of 2026 in this area.
In additional, the main alignment of IBRT (Iskandar Bus Rapid Transit) is planned to connect with RTS station. Following transportation infrastructure improvement, the traffic between Malaysia-Singapore will be increased, the rise in real estate value can be expected in future.

Danga Bay

It is located about 7km (by car 10-15minutes) West from Johor Bahru city, Johor Bahru's first and largest mixed residential-commercial development. It stretches along a 25km scenic waterfront facing the Straits of Johor, scenic area which can look over Singapore.
It is too famous as a romantic spot as there are top notch restaurants which offer fine dining with the awesome night view. It is a high-class residential area with a royal palace and many local wealthy people, close to Johor Bahru city and has very good access to highways.
Since 2021, large reclamation work follow by large property development depend on Chinese capital in the the development area of the side for strait proceed rapidly, oversupply happened. It is a area that development speed will be reduced in future. It is in a good location and has good Singapore view also, so it can be said that it is a suitable area for both residential and investment use.

South Key

It is located about 7km (by car 10-15minutes) Northeast from Johor Bahru city, close to the JBCC Johor Bahru city. It is an area that is easy to move to various directions as a transportation hub. Johor Bahru large township development “Southkey Project” is in progress, it is a large-scale urban development area as a new life town district.
On April 2019, the largest commercial facility in Asia, Mid Valley South Key opened in this area under the same concept with popular Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur.
We can expect the ability to attract customers of the Mid Valley Megamall South Key developed by developer of Mid Valley in Kuala Lumpur successfully will contribute to real estate value.
In addition to malls, many shopping streets and condominiums are under development. The development of international school also in progress. In 2019, the specialist hospital, Columbia Hospital also opened in this area and fulfill the need of the regional. It is a area that will attracts attention in future as a new land mark of Johor Bahru, suitable for both investment and residential purpose.

Taman Pelangi

A residential and commercial district in Johor Bahru city that mixes downtown atmosphere and modernity. There are many shopping centers, restaurants, and hotels, and it is a place with constant traffic of people. There are many Japanese residents and Japanese restaurant. It is a convenient area for living.

Taman Molek

It is a luxury residential and commercial area that can find many local wealthy class and foreigner, located about 13km (by car 15-20 minutes) Northeast from Johor Bahru city.
There are so many banks, restaurant and shop that this district is called "Wall Street in Johor". From this area can reach Johor Bahru center, AEON Tebrau Mall, Japanese school and international school within 15 minutes, so it is popular area among Japanese expatriates and Japanese family who study in Malaysia.
To Golf club (Ponderosa and Daiman Golf Club) by car is 4-5 minutes, golf environment is excellent. There are many Japanese restaurant, Japanese food store and clinic that enable to communicate in Japanese. It is a safe area and convenient for living, highly recommended for long-stayers beginner.

Johor Jaya

An old residential and commercial area full of downtown atmosphere which located about 12km (by car 15-20 minutes) Northeast from Johor Bahru city. There are restaurants, hotels, entertainment facilities, markets, and wholesalers, making it convenient for living. There is also a hospital (JB Specialist Hospital) that enable to communicate in Japanese. It has recently become a popular area for Singaporeans to spend rest day.

Permas Jaya

It is located about 12km (by car 15-20 minutes) East from Johor Bahru city, midpoint head to Pasir Gudang which have industrial area and mighty harbour. Close to Pasir Gudang Industrial Park which have many Japanese company and Japanese School, Aeon also available, so it is a long-known area which many Japanese expatriate can be found. (In recent years many Japanese move to Taman Molek). It is also a popular area among Japanese family study in Malaysia.
Besides shopping center (Aeon), there are hotels, retail stores, cafes, golf club and international schools, etc. Many Japanese restaurant also available, very convenient for life of Japanese.
Real estate prices have skyrocketed since the opening of a highway called EDL, which has significantly improved access to Johor Bahru city and the entrance to Singapore.

Seri Alam

It is located about 20km (by car 20-30 minutes) East from Johor Bahru city. Many local middle class who work in Pasir Gudang Industrial Park can be found in this area. It is known as an educational district crowded with many schools (universities and international schools). Japanese schools and Japanese Association are also located in this area.
It is also convenient for commuting to the Pasir Gudang Industrial Park and Johor Bahru center by using the Pasir Gudang Highway and EDL (Eastern Dispersal Link). In recent years, living infrastructure eg. shopping centers, commercial facilities, and hospitals (Regency Specialist Hospital) are well-developed, so it become a popular area among local people.

Taman Rinting

Adjacent to the Seri Alam area, it is also convenient for commuting to the Pasir Gudang Industrial Park and the Johor Bahru city by using the Pasir Gudang Highway and EDL (Eastern Dispersal Link). There are several shopping malls in this area, making it a more convenient place to live.

Bukit Indah

It is located about 18km (by car 20-30 minutes) West from Johor Bahru city, a relatively new residential and commercial area. The master plan is well established, rezoned town district, neat residential area with abundant greenery and planned shopping street are formed. It is a popular area among not only local people but also Singaporean.
There are large commercial facilities, medical centers(Columbia Hospital), golf club(Horizon GCC), and international schools centered around Aeon Shopping Mall, very convenient for life of Japanese. And it is very easy to access by highway, making it convenient for traveling to Johor Bahru city and Singapore. Many local people who need to commute to Singapore can be found in this area.
Few station of Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit (IBRT) that schedule to start operation in year 2024 will be built in this area. It can be said that it is a suitable area for both residential and investment purpose for Japanese.

Skudai

It is located about 20km (by car 20-30 minutes) Northwest from Johor Bahru city, near to Senai International Airport and industrial park close to Senai International Airport. A long-known residential and commercial district in Johor Bahru. There are already many detached houses and recently luxury condominiums are being built.
There is also a vast university campus of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. An Aeon mall, fashionable restaurants, entertainment facilities, golf club can also be found in the vicinity. In additional,largest shopping mall in Johor (Paradigm Mall) and Johor Premium Outlet also in this area.
This area has good access to Singapore Second Link and Senai International Airport. Few station of Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit (IBRT) that schedule to start operation in year 2024 will be built in this area.

Medini, Nusajaya

Medini area is located about 22km (by car 20-30 minutes) Southwest from Johor Bahru city. It is a special economic zone of Nusajaya City. If set up company in Medini and undertaking qualifying activities in one of promoted service sectors (Healthcare, Education, Creative, Logistics IT and Tourism) investor are entitle tax incentive. Also, there are no pricing regulation for foreigner to purchase property in this area. Also, property gain tax is exempted. It is also easy to access to Singapore using the second link.
Since 2021, Legoland, movie production studio, Gleneagles Hospital, etc are opened as qualifying company, also many detached house, condominium, mall, office building, hotel (Somerset) etc.also developed.
In New township Sunway Iskandar, there are Sunway International school, shopping center and restaurant area also operating, very popular among Japanese family study in Malaysia.
First line (Medini line) of Iskandar Bus Rapid Transit (IBRT) will connect Medini and Johor Bahru city and schedule to start operation in 2024. In end of 2026, Rapid Transit System (RTS) Bukit Chagar station will link with Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). Because of the completion of all those public transport, significant developments can be expected. it is a area that worth consideration for starting a business, study and property investment.

Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya

Adjacent to Medini , the Johor state administrative Centre transferred to this area. It is also a luxury waterfront development area.Public marina is in operation, hotel, restaurant area, ferry terminal are completed. Many luxury condominiums also completed, the population is increasing gradually.
Near to Educity (a district that crowded with international school), famous school e.g Marlborough college and Raffles American School, popular among Japanese and Korean family study in Malaysia.
It can easily access to Johor Bahru city by highway, and Singapore by second link so many Singaporean purchase property in this area. Many Japanese also purchase purchase property in Iskandar Puteri city (Medini and Puteri Habour). There are Marina restaurant area, also can enjoy scenic view of waterfront, so it is suitable for Japanese’s medium to long term investment.

Tebrau

It is located about 20km (by car 30-40 minutes) North from Johor Bahru city, a area that many local middle class can be found. Besides largest Aeon and Tesco in Johor, in end of 2017 Malaysia’s 3rd Ikea, in end of 2019 shopping mall Toppen anchor with IKEA was opened in this area.
There are many conventional retail stores, fashionable restaurants and cafes, and it is also close to golf club and international school, making it very convenient for a living ,so it is a popular area among not only locals but also Singaporean.
Few station of Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit (IBRT) that schedule to start operation in 2024 will be built in this area.It can be said that It is a area that will attracts attention in future.Suitable for residential and investment purposes.

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