JOHOR

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is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri (Malay for Princess' Cape). Johor is surrounded by Pahang to the north, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the northwest, and the Straits of Johor to the south which separates Johor and the Republic of Singapore.


Iskandar Development Region (http://www.idr.com.my/)
Iskandar Development Region (IDR) (Malay: Wilayah Pembangunan Iskandar). is the new main southern development corridor in Johor, Malaysia. The IDR was established on 30 July 2006. It is named after Sultan Iskandar of Johor. It was formerly known as South Johor Economic Region.

It is against this backdrop that in July 2005, the Government of Malaysia had tasked Khazanah to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a special economic zone in South Johor in what was then referred to as the Southern Belt Economic Zone (SBEZ).

Physical Development Strategies
It is targeted that developments within IDR will initially focus on the medium term in the Nusajaya-Johor Bahru-Pasir Gudang corridor. The corridor is an established area of development with two major ports, Port of Tanjung Pelepas and Pasir Gudang, and a third oleo-chemical port at Tanjung Langsat. The area also has two major links to Singapore, the Causeway and the Linkedua (Second Link). Many of the new catalyst developments are expected to be in the relatively new and greenfield area of Nusajaya. Nusajaya houses the new state administrative centre and has been identified as an area to house several targeted new growth sectors including in education, healthcare and tourism, among others.

Flagship Zone A – Johor Bahru City Centre

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The JB City Centre’s New Financial District and the upgrading process on the Central Business District is poised to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) from all over the world. With its close proximity, good connectivity and relationship with neighbouring Singapore and Indonesia, it is obvious JB City Centre is a great choice of investment.

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Key Landmarks
- Danga Bay
- CIQ Complex
- The Causeway
- City Centre
- Sultan Ibrahim Building

Flagship Zone B - Nusajaya

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Nusajaya is a regional city and when completed will be the new administration centre of Johor, Malaysia. The town is currently under construction with some housing phases already completed and launched. It is located west of Johor Bahru, near the town of Gelang Patah.

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Key Landmarks
- Kota Iskandar
- Puteri Harbour
- EduCity @ Iskandar
- Afiat Healthpark
- LEGOLAND Malaysia
- Southern Industrial Logistics And Clusters (SiLC)
- Nusajaya Residences
- Medini Iskandar Malaysia

Medini North
Iskandar Financial District
Medini Central
Medini South


Flagship C: Western Gate Development
The key economic activities in Flagship C are port and marine services, warehousing, logistics, engineering, hi-tech manufacturing, food production, petrochemical industry, entreport trade. Flagship C boasts a logistic centre, regional distribution centres, regional procurement centres and utilities (power).

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Key Landmarks
- Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP)
- Second Link To Singapore
- Ramsar Heritage Park
- Tanjung Bin Power Plant
- Bunker Terminal
- Maritime Centre

Flagship D: Eastern Gate Development
As one of the key components of Iskandar Malaysia, the industrial and manufacturing hub in the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia encompasses 31,132 ha of the Pasir Gudang area. Flagship D covers Pasir Gudang Port, Pasir Gudang Industrial Park, Tanjung Langsat Port and Tanjung Langsat Industrial Complex.

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Flagship E: Senai - Skudai
Current key economic activities in Flagship E are airport services, engineering, electrical and electronics (E&E) and education. Going forward, Flagship E would also be the hub for agro and food processing, ICT and retail tourism. With more than 1,000 acres of available land bank within the vicinity of Senai Airport, investors will have the advantage of setting up large-scale commercial and airport-related enterprises at attractive low rates. Other strategic land banks owned by developers also offer various investment opportunities.

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A Gateway to the south region
Senai International Airport :
Senai International Airport formally known as Sultan Ismail International Airport, is an airport located in the town of Senai, near Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

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Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ Complex ) :
The GSB Project involves the relocation of the existing Customs, Immigration and Quarantine ("CIQ") facilities to the present Johor Bahru railway station at Bukit Chagar and to replace part of the Causeway with a road bridge and a rail bridge, including the construction of other related infrastructure and amenities on a fast-track basis. GERBANG has been appointed by the Government of Malaysia (the "Government") as the Design & Build contractor for the GSB Project.

The Johor Causeway (the "Causeway"), built in 1920 and officially opened in 1924 is frequently congested and no longer adequate in catering to the increasing level of traffic between Malaysia and Singapore. The Causeway suffers from traffic congestion during peak hours, public holidays and festivals. The main focus of the road network in Johor Bahru is in the Johor Bahru Central Business District ("Johor Bahru CBD"), which has evolved around the Causeway linking to Singapore. Thus, the traffic pattern in Johor Bahru CBD is very much connected to what happens at the Causeway.


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JOHOR BAHRU - The State Capital of Johor
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JOHOR BAHRU: Senai Aero Mall
The aero mall is the first stand-alone external airport mall in Malaysia.
Gateway to Johor: Senai International Airport (Sultan Ismail International Airport)
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NUSAJAYA: Legoland Malaysia

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UPDATE:
hey thx 4 the link

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NUSAJAYA: Newcastle University of Medicine Malaysia

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UPDATE:
went down to Nusajaya...

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and piling works besides Newcastle University

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NUSAJAYA: Puteri Harbour
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Puteri Harbour Masterplan

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NUSAJAYA: Columbia Asia Hospital @ Afiat Healthpark
NEW!

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JOHOR BAHRU: SouthKey City
Website: www.southkey.com.my
Architect: The Cox Group Australia

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NUSAJAYA: Medini Iskandar
- Medini Central
- Iskandar Financial District


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The site:
by Nabil

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KULAI: Bandar MSC Cyberport
Website: www.cyberport.cc
Bandar MSC Cyberport, the ICT flagship of Iskandar Malaysia, is a new mixed development project to be developed on a 150-acre freehold land in Indahpura, Kulai which has been identified as the MSC Malaysia Cybercity in Johor. It is located within the area of Kulai and Senai, about 35 kilometres north-west of Johor Bahru city centre and surrounded by a number of established and on-going residential developments.

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JOHOR BAHRU: Illuminare City
@ Tebrau

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JOHOR BAHRU: Danga Bay
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Oakwood Residences

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Oakwood Residences
@ DangaBay,JB

Latest Progress

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PASIR GUDANG: Asia Pacific Trade and Expo City (APTEC)
@ Nusa Damai

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Asia Pacific Trade and Expo City (APTEC), it is located within the RM6.6 billion township of Lakehill Resort City. (http://www.lakehillresortcity.com) APTEC’s other unique component is LakeHill Resort City, a mixed-zone development comprising residential, commercial and tourism attractions.
>>> APTEC @ 3F

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JOHOR BAHRU: Lido Boulevard

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JOHOR BAHRU: KSL City

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JOHOR BAHRU: KSL City

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UPDATE:
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Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex: Gateway to Malaysia

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UPDATE: Access link to Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex
Credits to jb2020

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Sungai Johor Bridge
Structural Type: Cable-stayed bridge
Contractor: Ranhill Engineers and Constructors Sdn Bhd
main span: 500 m
total length: 1,708 m
height: 150 m

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The Johor River Bridge or Jambatan Sungai Johor is a major bridge across Johor River on Senai-Desaru Expressway. The 1.7 kilometre cable stayed bridge connects Kong Kong in the west to Teluk Sengat in the east. When completed, it will become a major landmark of Johor and become the longest river bridge in Malaysia after Raja Pemaisuri Bainun Bridge (Sungai Dinding Bridge) in Perak.

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Senai-Desaru Expressway
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Senibong Cove
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Aussies to develop RM1.7bil waterfront project in Johor
By DESIREE TRESA GASPER Wednesday May 19, 2010
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JOHOR BARU: The state Go vernment is confident of more foreign development following the recent entry of an Australian developer who is investing RM1.7bil in the state’s integrated waterfront development project.

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said this was a positive sign as it was the first time the Australian developer, Walker Cor poration, was entering the local property market.

“The investment of RM1.7bil by the corporation proves the strong confidence these developers have in our local property market,” he said during the official launch of the Senibong Cove waterfront development project in Permas Jaya here recently.

He said that with the completion of the project, other developers would also flock to the state.

Abdul Ghani added that the corporation was also looking at other future projects in the state but was currently focused on the Senibong Cove project, scheduled to be completed in 2012.

“These houses are meant for the high-end market and it is a positive sign that many house buyers are locals,” he said, adding that the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL) would also help open up the “eastern corridor” in the state.

Walker Corporation executive chairman Lang Walker, who was at the opening, said: “While a lot of Malaysian investors are flocking to Australia, we see a lot of potential in the state and that is the main reason why we have decided to start this project here.”

He also added that the completion of the EDL and the recovering economy made it the perfect time for housing developers to start projects locally.

Senibong Cove is an integrated waterfront development project featuring cluster houses, semi-detached houses, bungalows, apartments, luxurious apartments and terrace houses, with prices ranging from RM290,000 to RM1.8mil each.

Located at the Lunchoo River on the Straits of Johor, it will be the first waterfront integrated housing development project in the state.

Kempas to be site of railway's southern hub
2010/07/10 By Ben Tan

WITH the impending relocation of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) railway station from Woodlands, Singapore, to Malaysia, the state government has allocated 80.9ha in Kempas for the purpose.

Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said the plan was based on the 1990 Points of Agreement between Malaysia and Singapore. Singapore would develop a high-speed mass rail transit (MRT) hub in Woodlands.

"We will have to move the KTMB train station in Woodlands to Kempas for that purpose," he said in reply to questions from Tan Cher Puk (BN-Johor Jaya), Jaafar Hashim (BN-Senggarang) and Lau Chin Hoon (BN-Pemanis).

Ghani said with KTMB's move to Kempas in place, both countries could focus on upgrading their transportation systems, culminating in Singapore's MRT system being connected with Iskandar Malaysia's planned vast rapid transit (VRT).

"Singapore's underground MRT system in Woodlands will be connected with our VRT system in Johor Baru."

He said the VRT system would initially have three routes.

This will pave the way for the development of the KTMB land in Kempas into a southern rail hub similar to KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur.

Ghani said the KTMB railway issue was a priority as it had been pending for the past 20 years and needed a "win-win" settlement for both parties.

To a question by Datuk Osman Sapian (BN-Kempas) with regard to the end of Singapore's water supply agreement and a review of the current rate of 50 sen per 1,000 litres, Ghani said the republic would return the Skudai water treatment plant to Malaysia for free.

"There is also an additional 60-year water supply agreement with Singapore that will end in 2061. Several years ago, we had discussed about the review of water rates for the 60-year agreement, but there was no firm decision on it."

He said contentious issues with Singapore, such as water supply and a new bridge to replace the Causeway, would have to be discussed separately.

Dijaya to launch Danga Bay project by Dec
By Sharen KaurPublished: 2010/08/16

DIJAYA Corp Bhd (5401) will launch phase one of Tropicana City@ Danga Bay, its RM3.8 billion integrated waterfront flagship project in Johor by December this year, its chief said.

Phase one will feature some 700 units of upper middle serviced apartments in three blocks, worth RM600 million or more than RM600 per sq ft each, managing director Datuk Tong Kien Onn said.

"We hope to start construction by December and realise the units block by block. Piling works have been completed. We are confident of the project," Tong said in an interview with Business Times in Kuala Lumpur recently.

Dijaya is developing 14.8ha of prime waterfront land at Danga Bay in Johor Baru over the next 10-12 years with Iskandar Water Front Sdn Bhd (IWSB).
Goldhill Quest Sdn Bhd - a 60:40 joint-venture between Nagasari Cerdas Sdn Bhd (a Dijaya unit), and Global Corp Development Bhd (owned by IWSB) - bought the land from Danga Bay Sdn Bhd for RM308 million or RM190 per sq ft.

It is one of the biggest private land deals since the inception of Iskandar Malaysia in 2006, where it is located.

Goldhill plans to build a retail street mall, office towers and residences, SoHo (small office/home office) and a four and five-star hotel.

"We are still working out the components. The project will be similar to the Mid Valley development. But our mall will be different as it will focus on food and entertainment," Tong said.

Tong said Dijaya is targeting homeowners, expatriates and investors from Asia Pacific and Europe.

He said there will be spillover from Singapore with the opening of Resorts World Sentosa and The Marina Sands resort, where each have said they will employ more than 35,000 people when the projects are fully completed.

"We expect many of the staff to be relocated to Johor. Singapore expects 10 million additional tourists a year and we hope to ride on that with the opening of a four- or five-star hotel within our development.

"We may look at international operators like Starwood or Ritz Carlton Group to run the hotel. Nothing is on the cards yet as the hotel will be developed at a later stage," Tong said.

Dijaya, known for its flagship Tropicana Golf and Country Resort development in Petaling Jaya, has RM290 million cash in hand which it will partly use to start the development, Tong said.

"We will look at bank loans but we are expecting the project to be self-financing later," he said.

Medini Iskandar
- Medini North
- Iskandar Financial District
- Medini Central



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Iskandar Financial District

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Medini North + Iskandar Financial District + Medini Central

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Medini Central

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Kementerian Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri (KHDN Building)
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Sky Garden Residence
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Danga Bay Parcel E: Danga Island

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Oakwood Residence
Danga Bay

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by JB Citizens (+_+)

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Medini Iskandar
Nusajaya, Johor
- Medini North
- Iskandar Financial District
- Medini Central

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Puteri Harbour
Nusajaya, Johor

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From Malaysian forum

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New recreation Centre @ Puteri Harbour:

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NEW PROJECT: 1Medini
Nusajaya

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I like the 1 Medini project. Its good that Johor is getting Legoland too, give something for tourists from Singapore to do. Currently Johor has a zoo in v. poor condition, plus some old palaces of the royal family, where you can see all the stuffed animals they killed. Johor atm is really not an enticing tourist destination, its good to see theyre attempting to rectify this.

NEW PROJECT:
Johor Government To Get Public Feedback On Transforming Johor Baharu
February 14, 2010 17:16 PM

JOHOR BAHARU, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Johor government will be seeking feedback from non-governmental organisations, guilds and chambers of commerce here on the transformation plan for Johor Baharu city.

Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said this was to ensure that the plan would be in line with the needs and aspirations of the city's residents.

"The transformation is necessary to ensure that the city area is not left behind while the surrounding areas are developing rapidly," he said at a Chinese New Year celebration organised by the Persekutuan Tiong Hua Johor Baharu on Sunday.

Abdul Ghani said the transformation plan would be implemented soon but the city's cultural and historical aspects would be preserved for posterity.

He said the state government was also optimistic that there would be economic recovery and growth albeit rather slowly.

"What is important is for the people to strengthen racial unity so as to facilitate the economic recovery and growth," he added.

On the recent attacks on houses of worship including in Johor, he said the people of Johor must not allow any quarters to split them.

"I believe the people of Johor have the wisdom and maturity in dealing with issues due to the understanding that has been built among them a long time ago," he said.

Abdul Ghani also announced a government grant of RM500,000 for the building of the Chinese Traditional Medicine Faculty of Kolej Selatan, here.

Kolej Selatan offers a degree programme in the field under a twinning programme with the Chinese Traditional Medicine University, Tianjin, China.

-- BERNAMA
'Twin towers' plan for JB
2010/09/28 By Chuah Bee Kim

JOHOR BARU: A high-rise building similar to the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur is being planned for the city.

Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said the proposed building was "something like the Petronas Twin Towers but not quite like it" and was likely to be located near the Johor Baru Central Complex.

"This towering high-rise, which is likely to be the new landmark of Johor Baru, will offer a view of not only this city but also Singapore," he said after opening HSBC Amanah's new branch in Nusa Bestari yesterday.

The proposed site for the project is where the Bukit Cagar and Lumba Kuda flats used to stand before they were demolished to make way for the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at the Sultan Iskandar Building.

Ghani said the project would be part of the transformation plan for downtown Johor Baru under the 10th Malaysia Plan.

The menteri besar also confirmed that a feasibility study was being carried out for the construction of an underground tunnel from Tanjong Puteri here to Woodlands in Singapore to accommodate a rapid transit system (RTS).

Discussions between Malaysia and Singapore on the project was announced by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha last week.

The project was a part of the agreement reached between Malay-sia and Singapore on the land swap deal involving Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd's (KTMB) land in the republic.

The tunnel is expected to be completed before 2018 when KTMB's facilities in Woodlands will be relocated to a transport hub in Kempas here.

Ghani said an RTS station was likely to be built near the tunnel's entrance on the Malaysian side to accommodate customs and immigration facilities.

He added that the state government was adopting a two-year "rolling plan" in setting the budget for the high-rise building and underground tunnel projects.

The state government is also expecting to receive the green light for the implementation of two other major projects in the state, also under the 10th Malaysia Plan. They are the upgrading of the Pasir Gudang highway and the transformation of Sungai Segget.

Meanwhile, the menteri besar said the cumulative investment received for Iskandar Malaysia stood at RM63.09 billion as of July -- an increase of RM7.53 billion from December last year.

JB to get own ‘KLCC’
By ZAZALI MUSA Tuesday September 28, 2010
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Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman and Mukhtar Hussain
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JOHOR BARU: Johor wants to develop the former sites of the Lumba Kuda and Bukit Chagar low-cost flats in Johor Baru into an area similar to Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said the components of the project would include buildings that resembled the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, hotels, condominiums, serviced apartments and retail complexes.

“On clear days, the towers would have a commanding 360 degrees views of the city centre and our neighbour Singapore,” he said yesterday.

Ghani was speaking to journalists at the opening of the HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd’s first Islamic bank branch in Johor at Taman Nusa Bestari and also its seventh branch.

He said the Lumba Kuda and Bukit Chagar sites would also be the last stop for the mass rapid transit (MRT) services from Woodlands, Singapore to Tanjung Puteri in Johor Baru. A rapid transit system (RTS), which would be centralised at Kempas KTM station, will connect commuters to other parts of Johor Baru and Pasir Gudang.

Ghani said Johor was opened to all options on the type of RTS to use; whether to have a bridge across the Straits of Johor or an underground sea tunnel linking Johor and Singapore.

“The distance might be short: only about 1.6km but if the sea tunnel project is viable and can help reduce congestion above land, why not,” he said.

Ghani said the Iskandar Regional Development Authority and State Economic Planning Unit would have until the end of the year to complete their studies on the city centre transformation plan and submit their findings to the Federal Government.

Under the 10th Malaysia Plan, some RM1.8bil will be spent to turn Johor Baru into a vibrant city in line with its status as one of the five flagship development zones in Iskandar Malaysia.

World-class hotel for Nusajaya
2010/10/19
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Salim Daud (fourth from right) with Robson (third from left) showing the
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THE construction work on Hotel Granada in Bukit Indah, Johor Baru, which is targeted for completion by November next year, is expected to provide more employment opportunities for locals as well as boost the local economy and tourism sector.

Care Luxury Sdn Bhd group general manager Kingsley Robson said the RM38 million hotel stands in good stead to tap into opportunities within the high growth area of Nusajaya.

"The four-star hotel has 198 rooms and food and beverage outlets to cater for local and international guests," Robson said at the recent ground-breaking ceremony.

"The number of tourists to Johor is rising annually. As such we should improve our level of services and integrity, to provide comfort and security for guests," he said.

Also present were the Johor Baru district officer Yahya Salleh and the hotel directors Lee Khin Hui, Gan Hong Lee and Hoe Seng Heng.

The 0.4ha hotel site is strategically located to provide job opportunities for locals, said Pulai MP Datuk Nur Jazlan Muhame. His speech was read by his representative Salim Daud.

Nur Jazlan also said he believes the hotel is poised to become a world-class attraction in the heart of Nusajaya. -- By Chua Bee Kim

Iskandar – Speeding Towards a Mega Region?
A vision four years ago is now taking shape and will potentially
transform Iskandar into a dazzling metropolis two to eight years from now
Posted Date: Oct 15, 2010 By: iProperty.com
SOURCE: http://www.iproperty.com.my/news/2768/Iskandar-–-Speeding-Towards-a-Mega-Region?


Developer:
IOI Properties Berhad
Genting Property Sdn Bhd
IJM Properties Bhd
Mah Sing Group Berhad
S P Setia Berhad
United Malayan Land Berhad
WCT Land
Johor Land Berhad
Gamuda Land
Plenitude Berhad
UEM Land Berhad
Danga Bay Sdn Bhd
Nusajaya Land Sdn Bhd
KSL Properties Sdn Bhd
Bunga Development Sdn Bhd
NUSA UTAMA SDN BHD

Upcoming and Ongoing Developments

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Short Term Access updates
by jb2020

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KSL City
Johor Bahru

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Puteri Harbour - Nusajaya, Johor
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Danga Utama

Danga Utama Progress :)

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Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri Johor (governmental department; Ministry of Education; Malaysia)
JOHOR BAHRU

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PASIR GUDANG: Asia Pacific Trade and Expo City (APTEC)
@ Nusa Damai

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Asia Pacific Trade and Expo City (APTEC), it is located within the RM6.6 billion township of Lakehill Resort City. (http://www.lakehillresortcity.com) APTEC’s other unique component is LakeHill Resort City, a mixed-zone development comprising residential, commercial and tourism attractions.
>>> APTEC @ 3F

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UPDATE:
APTEC

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Jentayu Residensi
Jentayu Residensi

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Kota Southkey
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From Google
along Jln Bakar Batu, Johor Bahru

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ISKANDAR MALAYSIA - Johor
www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my/

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NOTE:
- Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios
- LEGOLAND MALAYSIA
- Johor Premium Outlets

EDU CITY
- [UK] Newcastle University of Medicine Malaysia (NUMed), Nusajaya, Johor (UNDER COSTRUCTION)
- [UK] Malrborough College Malaysia, Nusajaya, Johor (UNDER COSTRUCTION)
- [NETHERLANDS] Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT), Nusajaya, Johor [COMING SOON]
- [AMERICA] USC School of Cinematic Arts, Nusajaya, Johor [COMING SOON]
- [SINGAPORE] Raffles University, Nusajaya, Johor [COMING SOON]

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Medini North.
The natural place to play in Iskandar, Malaysia

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Medini Business District.
A new way of working in Iskandar, Malaysia

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Medini South.
Elegant living in harmony with nature in Iskandar, Malaysia

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Source: http://www.gcdmedini.com/location/iskandar

Launch Event: Medini by GCD
Global Capital & Development recently opened their new office at Hitachi Towers as part of their latest development, Medini.

Medini is the flagship development inside Iskandar Malaysia – a new initiative by the Malaysian authorities to create a sustainable metropolis of international standing, built on three pillars of investment, business and lifestyle.

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PROGRESS!

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EDU CITY
Newcastle University of Medicine

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Malrborough College Malaysia

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Puteri Harbour

New recreation Centre @ Puteri Harbour:

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Medini North.
The natural place to play in Iskandar, Malaysia

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Medini North (Lifestyle and Leisure)

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Medini Business District.
A new way of working in Iskandar, Malaysia

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Financial District

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Medini South.
Elegant living in harmony with nature in Iskandar, Malaysia

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Lifestyle & Leisure

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Ujana Executive Apartments
Nusajaya

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UPDATE:Ujana @East Ledang

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Senibong Cove
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UPDATE:
Senibong cove (15 jan 2011)

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University of Southampton setting up campus in Iskandar
25 January 2011 , By Business Times Singapore

25 Jan 2011 ... (SINGAPORE) Iskandar Malaysia received a further boost yesterday as Iskandar Education Enterprise signed an agreement with the UK's University of Southampton to establish a campus in the region.

The University of Southampton Malaysia Campus (USMC) will be located in EduCity within Iskandar Malaysia (EduCity@Iskandar) and is scheduled to open in 2012 with an intake of 60 students.

The 0.6 hectare USMC will be established as part of the 2.8 ha Multi-Varsity Enterprise Complex in EduCity@Iskandar.

The complex will also house the Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology campus and a Students Centre shared among the tenants.

The complex will be able to accommodate approximately 5,000 students by 2020.

USMC in EduCity@Iskandar will offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in electrical, mechanical and aerospace engineering.

The university will initially offer undergraduate courses in engineering taught by Southampton professors in Malaysia for the first two years of the programme.

Students will then spend the last two years at the University of Southampton campus in the United Kingdom.

This marks another milestone in Iskandar Investment Group's journey towards establishing EduCity@Iskandar as a leading education hub in Asia.

It is also the first international venture for the University of Southampton, which was ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide in 2010, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the QS World University League Rankings.

'The University of Southampton Malaysia Campus in EduCity@Iskandar will boost the region's education offerings and enhance the nation's capacity building towards becoming a high-income economy.

'It will also address Malaysia's shortage of engineers and our ability to meet the demand for 200,000 engineers by 2020,' explained Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, president and chief executive officer of Iskandar Investment Group and chairman of the

Professor Don Nutbeam, vice-chancellor of the University of Southampton, said: 'The university is excited to be associated with the innovative EduCity development that brings together a host of world-leading educational institutions in a unique research and learning environment.

'As an international university with globally renowned expertise in engineering and research, our expertise will offer students a world-class education, helping to meet Malaysia's demand for exceptional engineering graduates.'

This is Iskandar Investment Group's fifth partnership with an internationally-recognised educational institution.

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Newcastle University To Set Up Medical Faculty In Malaysia
By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, (Bernama) -- Newcastle University of Medicine plans to set up a medical faculty to known as Newcastle University of Medicine, Malaysia (NUMed), in Iskandar Malaysia, the southern development corridor in Johor, by 2011 in line with its expansion in Southeast Asia.

Newcastle University of Medicine (NUMed) Malaysia Sdn Bhd's chief executive officer Professor Reginald Jordon said the medical faculty based in Iskandar Malaysia will be the first medical university for Newcastle University outside the United Kingdom.

"Iskandar Malaysia will serve as an entry-point into the rest of Asia, and in near vicinity of Singapore and Indonesia," he told Bernama in an interview recently.

Iskandar Investment Bhd's senior vice-president of education and healthcare, Khairil Anwar Ahmad, said UK Newcastle University will be the first university to set up its campus in Educity, Iskandar Malaysia.

"In EduCity, the multi-varsity concept of various faculties offering various disciplines in tertiary education will be housed," he said in an email.

Iskandar Investment, formerly known as South Johor Investment Corporation Bhd, is the sole developer assigned to be the catalytic force for Iskandar Malaysia.

"Iskandar Investment has been actively pursuing institutions, and we plan to bring in a top engineering university from the UK, hospitality school from Switzerland and top university in applied sciences," Khairil said.

He said Iskandar Investment was also eyeing overseas medical schools or institutions to be a key component of EduCity, which is one of its key catalytic developments in Iskandar Malaysia in the education field.

According to Jordon, Iskandar Malaysia serves as a strategic location and provides a conducive environment for study.

"It is strategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia.

Hence, we see us being located in Iskandar Malaysia as we are able to provide the best in medical education for students not only in Malaysia but also the wider region," he said.

Construction of the medical campus is expected to be completed in 2011, Jordon said.

"It will involve a land lease cost of RM300 million to RM400 million. In terms of economic benefits to the country, we believe it will have the potential to generate RM2.5 billion to RM3 billion within the next 30 years with the facilities that we are going to establish," he said.

With the setting up of the medical faculty in Iskandar Malaysia, Jordon said students could study in Malaysia and obtain a Newcastle University medical degree at about half the cost of doing so in the UK.

He said the medical faculty in Malaysia will also have collaboration in terms of research and development (R&D) with the main R&D facility in the UK.

"We will focus on stem cell research in Malaysia and the commercial economic potential in this sector," he added.

According to Jordon, NUMed is eyeing the business potential of stem cell activities in Malaysia in collaboration with private enterprises and research institutes.

He said NUMed, the company set up by Newcastle University for its medical campus in Malaysia, also aimed to extend its postgraduate studies in Iskandar Malaysia to specialise in selected fields of medicine in the near future.

"The first and second intake of students will study in Newcastle University, UK, for the first two years and then return to Malaysia to complete the remaining three years in Iskandar Malaysia," he said.

According to Khairil, the setting of NUMed in Iskandar Malaysia represents a landmark achievement in creating a best-in-class international education hub in the region.

-- BERNAMA

Coastal Highway connecting Johor Bahru - Danga Bay and Nusajaya via Taman Perling, Bukit Indah
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Puteri Harbour
puteriharbour.com.my
Nusajaya, Johor
From Malaysian forum
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Imperia Puteri Harbour Nusajaya

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KSL City
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Molek Pine Luxury Apartment Tower 3

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Jentayu Residensi
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The Sky Executive Suites - Taman Bukit Indah 2

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JOHOR | Projects & Construction ‎
Sky Gardens, Setia Tropika JB

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Master plan for JB redevelopment soon
By ZAZALI MUSA Saturday February 5, 2011
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JOHOR BARU: Johor will unveil a master plan for the multi-billion ringgit Johor Baru city centre transformation project in the second quarter, which will be followed by work on the first component soon after.

Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) chief executive officer Ismail Ibrahim said the project, which would take five to seven years to complete, would transform Johor Baru into a vibrant city.

He said it was vital to redevelop and rejuvenate Johor Baru city centre in line with its status as one of the five flagship development zones in Iskandar Malaysia.

The country's first economic growth corridor launched on Nov 4, 2006 is divided into five flagship zones; the other four are Nusajaya, Eastern Gate Development, Western Gate Development and Senai-Kulai.

“The redevelopment of Johor Baru city centre is very much by the private sector while the Government's role is to facilitate fund for infrastructure projects,'' Ismail told StarBizWeek recently.

He said the Johor government had approved the setting up of a special purpose vehicle, which has been tasked to come out with the master plan.

Ismail said funding for the project would come from the Federal Government while Irda and the State Economic Planning Unit would provide advisory and consultation for the drafting of the master plan.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had in June announced that the Government would allocate RM1.8bil under the 10th Malaysia Plan to rehabilitate and transform Johor Baru.

The RM1.8bil allocation includes RM200mil to open and clean up Sungai Segget, one of the dirtiest rivers in the country which flows along Jalan Wong Ah Fook in the Johor Baru city centre.

Several years ago, RM6mil was spent to cover up a stretch of the river, which has a reputation for being a dumping ground for raw sewage, into a pedestrian walkway.

Ismail said the redevelopment covered 485.62ha in Johor Baru city central area including Bukit Timbalan, Sungai Segget, the former site of the Lumba Kuda low-cost flats, Bukit Chagar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex and Tanjung Puteri Lorry Customs Complex.

Ismail said over 70% of the land demarcated under the redevelopment plan was privately owned and the balance held by the state government and other agencies such Johor Corp.

He said whether the pieces of land were privately owned or belonged to the state, they needed to be developed in a cohesive manner for the project to succeed.

He believed that with the right business approach, the land owners would accept the transformation plan.

He said it would be more challenging to undertake the project as those involved would have to work within a brown field, unlike Nusajaya which was a green field.

Ismail said the treatment of Sungai Segget would be the core of the project as Johor wanted to replicate the success story of South Korea for rejuvenating Cheongg-yecheon Stream, once an extremely filthy river, into “the life and soul” of downtown Seoul.

Johor Baru had a humble beginning as a small Malay fishing village, originally known as Tanjung Puteri. It was founded in 1855 by Temenggung Daeng Ibrahim, the father of the late Sultan Abu Bakar.

Sultan Abu Bakar, famously known as the “Father of Modern Johor”, changed the name to Johor Baru after he moved the seat of the government from Teluk Blangah in Singapore to Johor in 1866.

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Uda to invest RM200m in mall project
By ZAZALI MUSA Thursday February 24, 2011
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JOHOR BARU: Uda Holdings Bhd will invest between RM200mil and RM250mil to develop Angsana II commercial project, adjacent to its existing Plaza Angsana shopping complex here.

Chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said the project was in planning stage and construction was slated to begin by year-end.

“We are looking at a joint-venture basis and will be inviting interested parties to submit their proposals,'' he told StarBiz on Monday after witnessing the signing of service agreement between Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and United Malayan Land Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Seri Alam Properties Sdn Bhd.

He said Uda was looking at developing the project on a joint-venture basis with land owners.

The proposed Angsana II commercial project will be the first shopping complex which incorporates a street-mall concept in Johor Baru.

On the Johor Baru city transformation, Uda had been “informally invited” to participate in the project, said Nur Jazlan, adding that the company was keen on it.

On another development, he said Uda had shortlisted 10 out of 14 local and foreign companies which had submitted their proposals to redevelop the former site of Pudu jail into an integrated property development project on a joint-venture basis.

“They are going to present their proposals before the board of directors this month, “ Nur Jazlan said, adding that names of the winners would be announced by the end of March.

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Medini is a compelling proposition As a place to live, Medini offers beauty, vitality and sustainability. As a place to do business, it has strong economic and geographical advantages. At the very southern tip of Malaysia, minutes from Singapore, Medini is the flagship development of Iskandar, an urban destination in harmony with its natural setting. Medini is home to 908 hectares of prime development land, across six integrated zones. Global Capital & Development is developing three of these zones which will set new standards in planning and design for the region. Medini North and South are two lifestyle hubs. Each has been carefully master-planned to provide a high quality of life for the resident and a clearly defined set of development opportunities for the investor. Medini’s third zone is the Medini Business District. This 142-hectare economic centre will build on the market strengths of both Malaysia and Singapore, creating a dynamic new hub for regional and international business.

Strong growth opportunities

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Iskandar and Medini has the committed support of the Malaysian government. Work began on site in 2006, with infrastructure, utilities and transport networks well advanced. In Medini North, Asia’s first LEGOLAND is the centrepiece of an integrated complex that will include a retail mall, offices, hotels, serviced apartments and residential units. Opening in 2012*, it’s a catalytic development for Medini and is indicative of the scale and ambition of the whole development. Today, Iskandar has a population of 1.6 million. By 2025 it will be three million. Some USD20 billion has already been invested in the region. By 2025 that will be at least USD100 billion. The opportunities are clear.

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PROGRESS
4th Quarter 2010

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KSL City
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Biotech park dubbed "Bio-XCell" at the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC) in Nusajaya.


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Sunway unit bags RM74.1mil contract
Tuesday March 8, 2011
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PETALING JAYA: Sunway Holdings Bhd's unit Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd (SunCon) has secured a contract worth RM74.1mil from Bio-XCell Sdn Bhd to undertake the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a central utilities facility at Biotechnological Park Bio-XCell in Nusajaya, Johor.

“The proposed project is targeted to be completed by May 25, 2012.

“It is expected to contribute positively to the earnings of Sunway group for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2011 onwards,” Sunway Holdings said in a note to Bursa Malaysia yesterday.

The proposed project is subject to normal construction risk of materials price fluctuation, according to the company.

“However, with the past experience and expertise of SunCon in construction projects in Malaysia, this risk could be mitigated at this juncture.”

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RM6bil invested in Nusajaya
By ZAZALI MUSA Monday March 21, 2011
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Nusajaya is expected to benefit from better Malaysia-Singapore bilateral ties.
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Local and foreign investors commit this amount into eight catalyst developments


NUSAJAYA: A total of RM6.15bil in new investments from local and foreign investors have been received for development projects in the eight catalyst developments (except EduCity components) in Nusajaya.

UEM Land Holdings Bhd managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim said the investments included RM500mil from Biocon Ltd, India to invest at SiLC (Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters), RM2.3bil Canal Homes at Puteri Harbour by Bandaraya Development Bhd and RM500mil by Pantai Group for the Gleneagles Hospital at Medini.

“Albeit operating in the global economic recession in 2008 and 2009, following the US sub-prime crisis and the European financial woes, we have been able to attract investments to Nusajaya,” he told StarBiz in an interview.

UEM Land Holdings is the master developer of the 9,308ha Nusajaya, which is one of the five flagship development zones in Iskandar Malaysia. The latter is the country's first economic growth corridor, launched on Nov 4, 2006, and spanning 2,217 sq km located in the southernmost part of Johor.

Wan Abdullah said Nusajaya was going to benefit from the improvement in bilateral ties between Malaysia and Singapore.

“Prior to this improvement, Singaporeans were waiting for a signal from their government on whether to invest in Nusajaya or Iskandar Malaysia.

“The announcement (in the middle of last year) that Khazanah Malaysia and Temasek Holdings would jointly develop a wellness township development in Danga Bay has sent a strong signal to Singaporeans to come and invest in Iskandar Malaysia,” he said.

Apart from targeting Singapore investors, UEM Land is also looking for Singaporeans who want to buy property or a second home in Johor.

“In Singapore you can't get get a landed property for S$1mil, whereas you can get a semi-D or bungalow in Iskandar for RM1mil,” he said.

“We are also targeting Malaysian professionals working in Singapore who want to stay in Nusajaya because of the close proximity to the Second Link.”

Another market UEM Land is seeking to tap is the middle-class segment from India, which comprises some 300 million Indians, and those from the Middle East.

“Despite the political uprisings in the Middle East, the region remains high in liquidity due to the strong petro-dollar. They'll look at safe havens to park their money,” Wan Abdullah said.

Five years ago, local and foreigners alike were quite skeptical when Nusajaya was launched amid a grand and glittering ceremony by the fifth Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Many doubted whether UEM Land would be able to undertake the gargantuan task once the party was over.

“We have proven our skeptics wrong and many are now really impressed with the progress being made in Nusajaya since day one,'' said Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim .

“Nusajaya was best described as a rough diamond in its early years. No one really gives a second look but with cuts on it, the stone is slowly showing its sparkle now,” said Wan Abdullah.

Wan Abdullah said much work needed to be done before Nusajaya, which is the largest urban development in South-East Asia, under the became a regional city by 2025.

Wan Abdullah said as the master developer of Nusajaya, the company's vision was to build a modern city with a focus on enhancing the lives of its residents.

He said Nusajaya must be a city unlike any other city in Malaysia and that the city must have signature developments to realise its vision to become Asia's new regional city and benchmarking itself with other major cities in the world.

Nusajaya comprises eight catalyst developments Kota Iskandar (Johor State New Administrative Centre), SiLC, Puteri Harbour Waterfront Development, EduCity, Health and Wellness, International Destination Resort and Nusajaya Residences.

Wan Abdullah said apart from continuing to attract new investments and strong interest from investors, several of the company's completed projects in Nusajaya had also won prestigious awards such as the Fiabci Malaysia Property Award 2009 (Puteri Harbour), Best Golf Development CNBC Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009 (Horizon Hills) and Fiabci Malaysia Property Ward 2010 for Public Sector (Kota Iskandar).

He said works on infrastructure and several projects in Nusajaya were on schedule and expected to be completed this year and within the next two to four years.

These include the RM1.4bil Coastal Highway linking Johor Baru city centre to Nusajaya, Asia's first Legoland Theme Park, Indoor Theme Park @ Puteri Harbour, Marlborough College, Newcastle University Medical Faculty, Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology and Pinewood Malaysia Iskandar Studios.

“On completion of these projects, Nusajaya will have enough content to attract investors and residents,'' said Wan Abdullah.

He added that it would be much easier to convince and attract them to Nusajaya as they could witness the developments taking place, unlike when it was first started five years ago.

Nevertheless, Wan Abdullah said UEM Land would not rest on its laurels and feel satisfied with what it had achieved so far; instead it would work even harder to keep the momentum going.

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Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios Complex

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International engineer appointed to Pinewood Shepperton’s $150m studio project

THE film studio that helped create the Harry Potter and James Bond blockbusters has appointed international design engineers to a US $150million state-of-the-art film and television production facility project in Malaysia.

The 32-hectare Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios complex is being built in Iskandar, a fast-growing economic development region in the south of the country.

Cinema giant Pinewood Shepperton has partnered with Khazanah Nasional Bhd, the investment holding arm of the Malaysian government to appoint Web Structures to the project.

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The integrated film and television studio complex is set to be opened by early 2013, creating 3,000 jobs as Pinewood Shepperton grows its global brand.

The Web Structures team is working to create the giant studio buildings, with their 50 metre column-free spans.

Web Structures international expertise is also being sought to ensure the buildings are free of ground vibrations that could affect filming for the big screen or television by causing camera shake.

The original iconic Pinewood studio, west of London, houses film stages, post production theatres, large digital television studios, an underwater filming stage, and location filming as well as a studio village with a wealth of specialist media and production support companies.

Dr Hossein Rezai-Jorabi, Web Structures group director, said: “This is a high-profile project which promises to deliver so much for the economy of Malaysia.

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“We are currently involved in detailed design work, meeting the challenges of creating buildings designed to be the best possible for cinema and television filming.

“That means creating large, column free spaces and also ensuring that the buildings are not affected by ground movement, which could cause camera shake.”

The project highlights the versatility of Web Structures’ team of design engineers, who have a growing reputation for their work on some of the biggest and most challenging construction projects in all parts of the world.

The civil, structural and geotechnical engineering consultancy, which has offices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, London and Shanghai, is the pioneer of “Fusion Engineering” - using cost efficiencies to redefine engineering excellence through true innovation and design – enabling groundbreaking architecture to become building reality.

Web Structures is a leading engineer for cutting edge buildings in the world’s earthquake zones, such as Indonesia, especially skyscrapers.

It has engineered more than 52 residential and mixed-use skyscrapers around the world in the past 15 years, including the 50-storey high Troika in Kuala Lumpur.

The firm is also currently involved in the creation of a 50-storey development in Victory Valley in Gurgaon for Indian real-estate giant Ireo. It will be the tallest tower in Northern India.

Dr Rezai-Jorabi said: “Our knowledge helps us provide solutions which stretch the boundaries of existing work practices, it is why architects come to us with challenges like those we are now working on in Malaysia.

“Structural engineering offers dynamic and varied solutions to the challenges faced by architects and engineers.

“The design processes we have developed over the years leads to unique structural systems that are tailor-made for each and every project and are totally cost-efficient. That is the approach we are taking with the Pinewood Shepperton project.”

Web Structures works in partnership with leading international architects including Foster and Partners, UN Studio, Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF) and Conran & Partners to create iconic buildings across the world. Its team has also played a role in the Freedom Towers project in New York.

Other current projects also include a new Hilton Hotel in Mongolia; the Headquarters of Tokio Marine in Singapore and the highly-acclaimed Four Seasons resort in the Seychelles.

For more information about Web Structures and its projects across the globe log onto www.webstruc.net

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Malaysia Pacific awaiting official word on tax perks for project
By Presenna Nambiar Published: 2010/12/23
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THE RM4.6 billion Asia Pacific Trade & Expo City (Aptec) and Lakehill Resort City in Iskandar Malaysia, to be developed by Malaysia Pacific Corp Bhd (MPC), is in limbo, awaiting the approval of a special tax incentive status for the projects.

"We must get it (the special tax incentive status) in the first quarter. If we don't, our investors will get tired of waiting," MPC chief executive officer Datuk Bill C.P. Ch'ng said after its annual general meeting in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

Aptec, conceptualised in 2008. is located within MPC's flagship 277.2ha Lakehill Resort City.

"There is a misconception that the special tax incentive is automatically given to projects within Iskandar Malaysia. This is not true, you have to apply for it," Ch'ng said.

He said preliminary approval for the status has been indicated. However, it is awaiting an official announcement from the government.

The company saw revenue drop by 13.6 per cent to RM9.7 million last year.

In its 2009 annual report, MPC said the lower revenue was largely owed to the sales launching and joint-venture of LakeHill Resort and Aptec City which were delayed pending the comprehensive approval of all its developments, including the special tax incentive status applied under Aptec City.

Ch'ng said the company hopes to obtain the tax incentives and secure financing for the project by the first half of 2011.

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Ground Breaking Held for Johor Premium Outlets

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KULAIJAYA, Johor, Malaysia -- Chief Minister of Johor, Dato' Haji Abdul Ghani bin Othman officiates the ground breaking ceremony for Johor Premium Outlets, which is a joint venture between the Genting Group and Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), the largest public real estate company in the U.S.

The ground breaking ceremony marks the start of construction for phase one of Johor Premium Outlets, a 175,000 square-foot upscale outlet shopping center serving the South East Asia market.

The center will be located at the intersection of the North-South Expressway and the Second Link Expressway and will cover 44 acres of land. With the Bandar Indahpura, Kulai-Second Link Expressway Interchange completed in October next year, Johor Premium Outlets will be highly accessible to all traffic going to and from Johor and Singapore. It is also a short drive from Senai International Airport, about 3 hours’ drive from Kuala Lumpur and about an hour’s drive from the city centre of Singapore.

With a grand opening scheduled in the second half of 2011, Johor Premium Outlets is set to be an exciting shopping destination for brand conscious shoppers in this region. The center will offer a wide selection of designer fashions, sportswear, children’s wear, shoes, fashion accessories, jewelry and more at savings of 25%-65% off regular retail prices every day.

“It will create the first of its kind shopping experience in South East Asia, by offering a variety of designer brands and fashion items at very attractive prices,” said Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman and Chief Executive of Genting Berhad and Director and Chief Executive of Genting Plantations Berhad.

The 50:50 joint venture between Genting Berhad’s subsidiary Genting Plantations Berhad and Premium Outlets®, the outlet division of Simon Property Group, combines the valuable expertise of the Genting Group and Simon Property Group in the tourism and retail property sectors.

There are 52 Premium Outlet Centers® located in the United States, Japan, Korea and Mexico.
Kulaijaya projects to deliver economic benefits
Friday February 11, 2011
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KULAIJAYA: Large-scale projects being implemented in Kulaijaya will bring physical transformation in the district and economic benefits to the people, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman.

He said these projects included Bandar MSC Cyberport, the Johor Premium Outlets shopping centre in Indahpura and the Hi-Tech Park in Senai.

These projects, which resulted from the efforts of the state government, were expected to be completed this year, he said in his speech at a Chinese New Year reception on Tuesday.

The first phase of Bandar MSC Cyberport is being developed at a cost of RM500 million by MSC Cyberport Sdn Bhd.

Johor Premium Outlets is a joint development by the Genting Group and Simon Property Group of Indianapolis, United States, at a cost of RM150 million.

The Senai Hi-Tech Park is being developed by Senai High-Tech Park Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd (SATS) under the MMC Group of Companies, at a cost of RM515 million. – Bernama

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Senai Hi-Tech Park
Pelaburan RM1.7b industri suria
Oleh AZMAN IBRAHIM 14 Februari 2010 / 29 Safar 1431
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Ahmad Shukri Tajuddin (kiri) bertukar-tukar dokumen memorandum
persefahaman dengan Isabel Kow sambil disaksikan oleh Mustapa
Mohamed (tengah) di Kuala Lumpur, semalam.

KUALA LUMPUR 12 Feb. – Senai High Tech Park Sdn. Bhd. (SHTP) berjaya menarik pelaburan pertamanya daripada dua buah syarikat, termasuk sebuah syarikat asing dari China, berjumlah lebih RM1.7 bilion dalam industri suria dan berteknologi tinggi.

Dua buah syarikat yang membuat pelaburan itu adalah EQ Solar Technology International Sdn. Bhd. (EQ Solar) dari China dan MOX Linde Gases Sdn. Bhd. (MOX-Linde) merupakan syarikat tempatan.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SHTP, Datuk Ahmad Shukri Tajuddin berkata, EQ Solar membuat pelaburan AS$500 juta (RM1.7 bilion) dalam tempoh tiga tahun manakala MOX-Linde sebanyak RM60 juta.

Katanya, EQ Solar menghasilkan mono crystalline dan polycrystalline solar modules di kawasan seluas 10 hektar (25 ekar) manakala MOX Linde menyalurkan gas perindustrian secara terus kepada para penyewa di SHTP di kawasan seluas dua hektar (lima ekar).

“Kami berharap lebih ramai pelabur datang membuat pelaburan pada tahun ini bagi merangsang pertumbuhan SHTP,’’ katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas menghadiri majlis menandatangani memorandum persefahaman (MoU) SHTP dengan EQ Solar dan MOX Linde.

Majlis tersebut disaksikan oleh Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

Hadir pada majlis tersebut ialah Pengerusi SHTP, Datuk Mohd. Sidik Shaik Osman, Presiden EQ Solar, Isabel Kow dan Pengarah Urusan MOX-Linde, Wong Siew Yap.

Ahmad Shukri menambah, SHTP dijangka menjadi pusat pelaburan berteknologi tinggi yang mempunyai potensi lebih baik berbanding Taman Teknologi Tinggi Kulim (KHTP) di Kedah.

Katanya, ini kerana SHTP berada di lokasi yang strategik iaitu berdekatan dengan Singapura selain berada di kedudukan kemudahan pengangkutan yang ideal.

“Kedudukan SHTP amat baik kerana berdekatan dengan Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Senai dan juga Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas,’’ ujarnya.

Sementara itu, Kow berkata, Malaysia merupakan cawangan pertama EQ Solar di luar ibu pejabatnya di China.

Pihaknya memilih Malaysia berikutan kedudukan yang strategik dan menjadi pintu masuk kepada pelabur dari Asia Barat, tambah beliau.

‘’Berikutan potensi itu, kami turut mempunyai perancangan untuk disenaraikan di Bursa Malaysia dalam tempoh dua hingga tiga tahun lagi,’’ ujarnya.

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MRCB eyes projects in Johor and Selangor
By ZAZALI MUSA Saturday April 9, 2011
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JOHOR BARU: Malaysian Resour-ces Corp Bhd (MRCB) is eyeing more land and construction-related projects in Johor and Selangor.

Chief executive officer Datuk Mohamed Razeek Hussain said the two states would remain the growth centres in the country, hence offering many business opportunities.

He said the company wanted to participate more actively in the long-term development programme of Iskandar Malaysia.

“We are interested to bid for the multi-billion ringgit Johor Baru City Centre redevelopment project,’’ Razeek said during a briefing to update on the latest development of its RM1bil Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway project yesterday.

It was reported earlier that the Johor government would unveil the RM1.8bil Johor Baru City Centre Transformation Plan (JBCCTP) in the second-half of the year. Tender for the first component of the JBCCTP – to open, clean up and beautify Sungai Segget which flows along Jalan Wong Ah Fook – costing RM200mil, would open in the next two months.

“We also want to get involved in the new infrastructure projects in Nusajaya and other flagship development zones in Iskandar Malaysia,’’ he said.

Razeek said work on the RM568mil Mental Hospital in Kempas was progressing well and the hospital would be handed over to the Health Ministry by the end of next month.

He said the hospital encompassed a unique rehabilitation environment, which included indoor and outdoor recuperating and various stages of rehabilitation processes, for mentally-disturbed patients.

To a question he said MRCB would not close its doors to possible mergers although the proposed merger between the company and IJM Land Bhd did not materialise.

When asked whether there should be a “pre-nuptial” agreement before the company and its potential partner signed on the dotted line, Razeek quipped it could be part of the agreement.

“Well, we are a decent bride and we don’t expect much from the groom. As long as the marriage will enhance our value, we are ready for it,’’ he said.

KSL City | 20, 20, 33 storeys ‎

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Biotechnological Park Bio-XCell
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Bio-XCell gets RM250m Maybank loan
Published: 2011/04/18
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20110418151020/Article/index_html

Malaysian Bio-XCell Sdn Bhd has secured RM250 million in Islamic funding from Maybank to fund the first phase development of the Bio-XCell biotechnology ecosystem and park in Iskandar Malaysia.

Malaysian Biotechnology Bhd (BiotechCorp) chief executive officer Datuk Iskandar Mizal Mahmood said the first phase development entail an investment cost of RM950 million, funded by foreign direct investments (FDIs), Islamic debts and shareholders' equity.

The company has already secured about RM500 million FDIs for the first phase development, he told reporters following a signing ceremony here today for the financing from Maybank.

Iskandar said Bio-Xcell will be developed in three phases in a span of six years. - Bernama

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Asia's first johan Cruyff Institute for Sports Studies to open in Iskandar Malaysia
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 20:10
http://www.homeguru.com.my/property-news/2011/4/491/new-sports-institute-coming-to-educity-in-iskandar

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The Johan Cruyff Institute for Sports Studies (JCI), Education@Iskandar Sendirian Berhad (EISB) and Pelorus Dutch Sports Technology (PDST) Sdn Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to open Cruyff Institute Malaysia (JCIM) in EduCity, Iskandar Malaysia (EduCity@Iskandar).

A formal agreement is expected to be signed within six months to establish Asia’s first institute of sports management.

Known for its Total Athlete Development programme, JCI trains athletes, former athletes, coaches and sports leaders to further enhance their sports management skills and become educated sports leaders.

PDST will be responsible for the business and administrative framework of JCIM including branding, recruitment and academic programme management.

“Having gone through the rigour of being a professional athlete, we understand the sacrifices and challenges athletes face on a daily basis,” said Johan Cruyff, founder and Dutch soccer figure at JCI.

“So, the idea behind the institute is to provide an environment that not only cultivates both sporting and academic excellence but creates a platform that weaves a sense of camaraderie within the Asian sporting community.”

Razali Yaacob of PDST said the Johan Cruyff Institute Malaysia in EduCity@Iskandar will be in a “strong position to fully capitalise on the potential sports market in Asia-Pacific. There is a gap to be filled and we are confident that JCIM can and will bridge this gap.”

Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, President and CEO of Iskandar Investment Berhad and Chairman of EISB, said “the Johan Cruyff Institute Malaysia will spearhead critical knowledge transfers in the academic, technical and marketing fields to boost the region’s sports industry.”

He noted that graduates of the institute, accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), will be highly in demand, as they lead Asia’s growth as a centre of sports and education excellence.

JCIM in EduCity@Iskandar will be part of JCI’s international network of institutes in Barcelona, Mexico, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Ecuador, Brazil, South Africa, the US and the Netherlands.

The MOU comes after Malaysia’s announcement of 2011 as a 100-day Sports Industry Year, which will be kicked off on 27 July by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, precisely 365 days before the 2012 London Olympics.

The country will also partake in the 26th Southeast Asian Games to be held in Indonesia in November this year.

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NUMed Malaysia campus to open in September
May 20, 2011
http://www.homeguru.com.my/property-news/2011/5/573/numed-malaysia-campus-to-open-in-september

Education@Iskandar Sendirian Bhd, a member of the Iskandar Investment Group, announced that it has completed the development of the Newcastle University Medicine (NUMed) Malaysia campus in EduCity, Iskandar Malaysia.

Expected to launch in September 2011, the new NUMed campus is set to become Newcastle University’s first campus outside of the UK.

As part of Malaysia’s endeavour to achieve a 1:400 doctor-patient ratio by 2020, the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) listed NUMed Malaysia as one of the 33 institutions to generate up to 4,000 trained doctors annually in the next five years. It also intends to have 30 percent of its student population comprise international students, with negotiations underway to have NUMed accredited in the UK, Singapore and across Southeast Asia.

“NUMed Malaysia will not only groom (the) medical professionals of tomorrow but will also complement the growth of Iskandar Malaysia’s healthcare sector, which includes the Columbia Asia Hospital Nusajaya in Afiat Healthpark and Gleneagles Medicine Hospital in Medini Lifestyle, as well as the upcoming wellness township, jointly developed by Khazanah Nasional and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings,” said Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, President and CEO of Iskandar Investment and Chairman of Education@Iskandar.

“This meets EduCity@Iskandar’s objective of providing a feeder of talent for Iskandar Malaysia, Malaysia and the region, as we become the Asian hub for international education.”

NUMed Malaysia will be a major contributor to the Education National Key Economic Area (NKEA) as an EduCity@Iskandar component, which is part of the Entry Point Project (EPP). It will also contribute to the Healthcare NKEA, a sector expected to bring in RM10 billion annually for Malaysia by 2020.

“Asia’s education and healthcare industries are thriving and Newcastle University made a strategic decision to establish our first Asian campus in EduCity@Iskandar,” said Professor Reg Jordan, Provost and CEO of NUMed Malaysia.

NUMed Malaysia’s employment and business spillover effect has a positive direct and indirect impact on the local economy. The university has hired over 30 employees to date and is projected to have over 125 employees within the next six years, to match the increasing student population.

Liz Smith, Registrar and COO, said “we are very fortunate also to have attracted foundation academic staff of the highest calibre”.

Students and staff in EduCity@Iskandar will have easy access to LEGOLAND Malaysia, shopping malls, Senai Airport, The Coastal Highway, the Second Link from Singapore, Medini Lifestyle and other leisure and tourism locales.

Applications are being accepted until mid-July, with four Singaporeans ready to be part of the pioneer student body when classes start in September. It is offering identical programmes to the UK-based campus for the same graduate degree.

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NUMed Malaysia’s permanent home is situated in the EduCity development at Nusajaya in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor.

The following images illustrate some of the signature buildings comprising the NUMed Malaysia campus, designed to capture the look and feel of Newcastle University’s UK campus.

Kota Southkey
along Jln Bakar Batu, Johor Bahru

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Johor Premium Outlets
Ground Breaking Held for Johor Premium Outlets

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KULAIJAYA, Johor, Malaysia -- Chief Minister of Johor, Dato' Haji Abdul Ghani bin Othman officiates the ground breaking ceremony for Johor Premium Outlets, which is a joint venture between the Genting Group and Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), the largest public real estate company in the U.S.

The ground breaking ceremony marks the start of construction for phase one of Johor Premium Outlets, a 175,000 square-foot upscale outlet shopping center serving the South East Asia market.

The center will be located at the intersection of the North-South Expressway and the Second Link Expressway and will cover 44 acres of land. With the Bandar Indahpura, Kulai-Second Link Expressway Interchange completed in October next year, Johor Premium Outlets will be highly accessible to all traffic going to and from Johor and Singapore. It is also a short drive from Senai International Airport, about 3 hours’ drive from Kuala Lumpur and about an hour’s drive from the city centre of Singapore.

With a grand opening scheduled in the second half of 2011, Johor Premium Outlets is set to be an exciting shopping destination for brand conscious shoppers in this region. The center will offer a wide selection of designer fashions, sportswear, children’s wear, shoes, fashion accessories, jewelry and more at savings of 25%-65% off regular retail prices every day.

“It will create the first of its kind shopping experience in South East Asia, by offering a variety of designer brands and fashion items at very attractive prices,” said Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman and Chief Executive of Genting Berhad and Director and Chief Executive of Genting Plantations Berhad.

The 50:50 joint venture between Genting Berhad’s subsidiary Genting Plantations Berhad and Premium Outlets®, the outlet division of Simon Property Group, combines the valuable expertise of the Genting Group and Simon Property Group in the tourism and retail property sectors.

There are 52 Premium Outlet Centers® located in the United States, Japan, Korea and Mexico.
Kulaijaya projects to deliver economic benefits
Friday February 11, 2011
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/2/11/southneast/8032062&sec=southneast

KULAIJAYA: Large-scale projects being implemented in Kulaijaya will bring physical transformation in the district and economic benefits to the people, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman.

He said these projects included Bandar MSC Cyberport, the Johor Premium Outlets shopping centre in Indahpura and the Hi-Tech Park in Senai.

These projects, which resulted from the efforts of the state government, were expected to be completed this year, he said in his speech at a Chinese New Year reception on Tuesday.

The first phase of Bandar MSC Cyberport is being developed at a cost of RM500 million by MSC Cyberport Sdn Bhd.

Johor Premium Outlets is a joint development by the Genting Group and Simon Property Group of Indianapolis, United States, at a cost of RM150 million.

The Senai Hi-Tech Park is being developed by Senai High-Tech Park Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd (SATS) under the MMC Group of Companies, at a cost of RM515 million. – Bernama

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UEM, Iskandar in RM850mil Nusajaya development project
By EDY SARIF Friday June 10, 2011
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Johor project: Wan Abdullah, Iskandar Investment president/CEO Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim
and UEM Land Holdings chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Tajuddin Ali discussing the project after the signing ceremony.

KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Land Holdings Bhd, the real estate investment and development company of UEM Group, is collaborating with Iskandar Investment Bhd, the main property developer for Iskandar Malaysia, to develop retail and residential units in Nusajaya, Johor with a gross development value of RM850mil.

Both parties signed a shareholder agreement yesterday through their subsidiaries UEM Land Bhd and Iskandar Harta Holdings Sdn Bhd.

UEM Land Holdings managing director/chief executive officer Datuk Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim said a new company called Nusajaya Lifestyle Sdn Bhd had been formed to develop and manage the project.

“UEM Land owns 55% equity interest in that company while the remaining is under Iskandar Harta,” he said at a press conference after the signing ceremony.

Wan Abdullah said the project, known as Lifestyle Retail Mall and Residences @ Medini North, is located in Medini North, Nusajaya on 35 acres which Nusajaya Lifestyle had bought earlier at a cost of RM100mil.

“The entire development will have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 2 million sq ft combining colonnade-style retail outlets, entertainment facilities, shopping mall and service apartments,” he said.

He added that phase 1A of the project, which comprised colonnade-style retail outlet and alfresco dining with GFA of 200,000 sq ft would be completed in September 2012.

“A large-scale quality retail offering is an integral part of any urban development as it will improve the quality of life and boost the demand and value of surrounding properties,” he said.

Wan Abdullah said the overall development of the project was expected to be completed in eight years and the project was part of the group's plan to build up its recurring income portfolio to weather the downside of the market.

KPJ to build specialist centre in Iskandar
By Syed Umar Ariff Published: 2011/06/17
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/pijey/Article/

JOHOR BARU: A new specialist hospital on a 500,000 sq ft of land will be built in Bandar Dato' Onn in the Iskandar Malaysia development region in Johor Baru.

Specialist hospital operator KPJ Healthcare Bhd will collaborate with Johor Land Bhd to build the modern hospital.

The project will be undertaken in two phases, KPJ chairman Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim said yesterday.

The hospital will have the capacity of 400 beds, encompassing 280,000 sq ft. The first phase of the construction with 150 beds, is expected to start by the end of 2012.

Its total invesment has yet to be determined, but an average of RM1,000 is budgeted for a bed.

"Approval for zoning has been obtained from the Health Ministry and the details are being finalised," Kamaruzzaman said.

Kamaruzzaman, who is also Johor Corp chief executive and president, said the new hospital will house a "Centres of Excellence" featuring a heart centre, a geriatric centre, cancer centre and a cosmetic and reconstructive centre, among others.

"It will serve as a one-stop centre for all medical services of the highest standards to cater to both local and foreign patients to promote health tourism," he told a press conference yesterday.

At the same time, the group is currently developing new specialist hospitals in Bandar Baru Klang, Muar, Pasir Gudang and Kuantan.

KPJ is investing between RM50 million and RM80 million for each hospital.

It recently completed a deal to buy Sibu Specialist Medical Centre and Sibu Geriatric Health and Nursing Centre in Sarawak at RM28 million on April 6.

Kamaruzzaman expected the new project in Bandar Dato' Onn to further sustain its consistent financial growth in the coming years.

For the year ended December 31 last year, KPJ posted a total revenue of RM1.65 billion, up 13 per cent, compared with RM1.46 billion previously.

Group pre-tax profit improved16 per cent from RM143.89 million to RM166.69 million.

On another note, KPJ is venturing into the retirement and aged care market following its agreement to buy 51 per cent interest in Australian operator Jeta Gardens Waterford Trust for RM19 million.

The deal is expected to be completed by September this year.

"There is a huge market for retirement and aged care. We are in the midst of studying the business and is planning to build several retirement villas around the country," Kamaruzzaman said.

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New landmark in the heart of JB
By E Jacqui Chan of The Edge Malaysia Sunday, 19 June 2011 00:00
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The 330-acre Southkey development comprises nine precincts

Southkey building world-class integrated township

Johor Baru is a city coming alive. You have to be there to see the changes and feel the vibrancy,” says Quek Cham Hong, executive director of Southkey Properties Sdn Bhd.

Southkey Properties is a subsidiary of Selia Pantai Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Tasik Zamrud Sdn Bhd (70%) and Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd (30%), and a unit of Selia Group.
Selia Group’s core business is engineering and construction and it has more than RM400 million worth of assets and cash reserves exceeding RM100 million.

Aside from the catalytic projects in Iskandar Malaysia that are nearing completion, such as the Newcastle Medical University and Legoland Malaysia, the state’s capital city is morphing into a modern and dynamic urban centre under the RM1.8 billion Johor Baru City Transformation Plan.

And poised to play a part in this changing landscape is Kota Southkey, more popularly known as Southkey, which is coming up in what is believed to be the last prime development tract in the densely populated city centre.

It is Southkey Properties’ maiden venture, although Selia Group has completed smaller projects under different subsidiaries before.

“Southkey is positioned as a world-class integrated township that will become the pride of Johor Baru,” says Quek.

This may sound like an ambitious statement by some, but Quek firmly believes the developer is capable of making this a reality.

Iskandar Malaysia wants more for 2012 than RM945mil of 2011
Monday June 20, 2011
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RM30b Khazanah-Temasek incentive
By Goh Thean Eu Published: 2011/06/28
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Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia and Singapore's sovereign wealth funds have teamed up to undertake RM30 billion worth of development projects in Iskandar Malaysia and the island state.

Khazanah Nasional Bhd and its Singapore counterpart, Temasek Holdings (Pte) Ltd, have set up two joint venture companies to undertake the projects.

This is the first joint development investment between the two funds.

Khazanah will own a 60 per cent stake in M+S Pte Ltd that will develop land parcels in Marina South and Ophir-Rochor in Singapore.

The developments there will boast a gross development value (GDV) of RM27 billion with a permitted gross floor area of up to 501,020 square metres (sqm).

The Singapore projects include the development of offices, residential units, hotel as well as retail units.

Another joint venture, Pulau Indah Ventures Sdn Bhd - which is equally owned by Khazanah and Temasek - will develop projects in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor. They will have a GDV of RM3 billion and a permitted gross floor area of up to 1.37 million sqm.

"The development in Iskandar with Temasek will be highly complementary and builds on the momentum of existing and planned projects in Iskandar Malaysia, in which Khazanah has been involved since 2006," Khazanah managing director Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar said in a statement yesterday.

"Both these projects mark our first joint development investment with Temasek, and we look forward to a strong and fruitful partnership in both Singapore and Iskandar Malaysia," Azman added.

Temasek chief executive officer and executive director Ho Ching said: "Both the Khazanah and Temasek teams put in tremendous effort, working very closely together to develop the best ideas possible for our joint projects.

"We were also very fortunate to have the expert and highly professional support of leading real estate companies like UEM Land from Malaysia as well as Mapletree and CapitaLand from Singapore," she added.

UEM Land Holdings Bhd, Khazanah's property arm, will work with Mapletree Investment Pte Ltd, a Temasek portfolio company, to oversee the marketing and development of the project at Marina South.

At the same time, UEM Land will work with Capita-Land Ltd to oversee the Ophir-Rochor project.

So far, two sites in Iskandar Malaysia - one in Medini North and the other at the Heritage Cluster in Medini Central - have been confirmed.

Pulau Indah plans to develop serviced apartments, a corporate training centre, as well as commercial, retail, residential and wellness-related offerings on the sites.

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1 Medini / Medini Square
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Kota Southkey
along Jln Bakar Batu, Johor Bahru

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SouthKey Phase 1

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Sungai Johor Bridge 1.7 km cable stayed bridge under construction, Johor State, Malaysia
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Sungai Johor Bridge - The longest single-plane cable stay-bridge in Malaysia
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Grand Iskandar taking shape
Tuesday July 19, 2011
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Spectacular project : Abdul Ghani (right) looking at a model of the waterfront
development during the Iskandar Malaysia Information Day recently. Looking
on are Khazanah Nasional managing director Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar (second
from right) and Kota Selat Tebrau chief executive officer Datuk Lim Kang Hoo
(second from left) .

NUSAJAYA: There is a sense of excitement in Iskandar Malaysia as key projects in this mammoth economic corridor take shape.

One of this year's highlights will be the opening of the Johor Premium Outlet (JPO) in Kulai-jaya with Prime Minsiter Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak slated to attend the opening on Nov 11.

Shoppers will be able to buy branded items at factory discounts of 25% and above for famous brands including Gucci, Prada, Coach, Ferragamo, Ralph Lauren, Esprit and Calvin Klein.

(The JPO is a 50:50 joint venture between Genting Group and United States based Simon Property Group).

Once completed, the gross built-up area of the JPO will be approximately 330,000 sq ft and is expected to bring in four million visitors in its first year of operations.

Besides the JPO, a number of key road infrastructure works have been completed in this vast development which is three times the size of Singapore.

Since the inception of Iskandar Malaysia in 2006, parts of the 2,217 sq km landscape which was once planted with rubber and oil palm is slowly changing with the opening of hospitals, universities, international schools, hotels, and logistics and manufacturing hubs.

Some of the eight road projects have in fact been completed ahead of schedule, namely Jalan Yahya Awal Jalan Lingkaran Dalam Interchange and the Ulu Tiram Interchange.

As for some of the development projects in Nusajaya, the Britain-based Newcastle Uni-versity Medicine Malaysia has been completed while construction of Marlborough College Iskandar is under way.

The construction of Iskandar's Legoland Malaysia theme park, also in Nusajaya, is progressing well and is scheduled to open next year.

Legoland will offer 40 interactive shows and rides along with 15,000 Lego models, including those of famous buildings. It will be the first of three planned theme parks in Iskandar Malaysia.

Two lead players involved in the planning, implementation and funding of the project are Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and the Khazanah Nasional-driven Iskandar Investment Bhd.

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Ghani Othman, who is also co-chairman of IRDA, has been hands-on since the inception to ensure the smooth implementation of the projects by having briefings at his office in Nusajaya and at IRDA's headquarters in Danga Bay.

Ghani has been aggressively promoting Iskandar during trips abroad.

These efforts have been successful as to date, RM73.24bil of investment deals have been clinched including 41% from abroad.

“I am happy with the progress of the projects taking shape in Iskandar Malaysia.

“Some of the road projects are actually ahead of schedule,” Ghani said.

Ghani is also known to question officials whenever it comes to projects that seem to be lagging behind, including the Senai flyover built under the supervision of the Public Works Department.

He has earned a reputation for not depending on official briefings on projects and has never hesitated to visit project sites to learn first-hand about delays or the projects' pro-gress.

Singaporean interest and participation in Iskandar is also expected to be further boosted through the settling of some of the thorny issues in the Points of Agreement between Malaysia and the island republic.

“It is just a matter of time before Singa-porean companies start investing in Iskandar in a huge way due to the warming bilateral relations between both countries,” a diplomat said.

IRDA has kept the public informed of the various projects through its Open Day events, including exhibitions.

It has welcomed public feedback and suggestions, and is also engaging the Facebook generation through its Facebook page, “Friends of Iskandar Malaysia”.

Smart city deal to boost Nusajaya property prices
By Sharen Kaur Published: 2011/07/28
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KUALA LUMPUR: Property prices in Nusajaya in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, are expected to rise further as UEM Land Holdings Bhd and Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) plan to transform the area into a "smart+connected" community.

In the last five years, property prices had increased by 10 to 30 per cent in East Ledang, Nusa Idaman and Horizon Hills in Nusajaya, said UEM general manager for strategic marketing, Zamri Ibrahim.

He said houses sold at RM300,000-plus in Nusa Idaman in 2008 are now selling at more than RM400,000 each. Those launched in East Ledang around the same year have seen price increases of RM500,000 to above RM600,000.

"Turning Nusajaya into a smart city will enhance the offerings in the market which would see the value of the properties appreciating," Zamri said.

UEM owns 4,208ha of land in Nusajaya, a key component of Iskandar Malaysia. It is responsible for the development of five catalyst projects - Kota Iskandar (Johor state new administrative centre), the Southern Industrial and Logis-tics Clusters, the Puteri Harbour waterfront development, Afiat Healthpark and Nusajaya residences.

UEM and IIB yesterday signed a collaboration agreement with network system provider Cisco to develop an information and communications technology (ICT) and services smart city masterplan for Nusajaya.

UEM and IIB will ride on Cisco's smart+connected community platform, which is the next generation of community development where cities are connected from an ICT stand- point.

This will be the first smart+connected community development for Malaysia where services from retail to banking will be offered in an integrated manner.

UEM managing director and chief executive Datuk Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim said a 12-week study is being undertaken, starting yesterday, to deliberate on its next step for the transformation plan.

"There is a lot of space to introduce ICT at Nusajaya, at global standards," Wan Abdullah said after the signing.

The Sky Executive Suites
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Feature :-
364 Units
Built-up Area : 751 sq ft - 2,778 sq ft
Status : Under Construction
Selling Price: From RM 225,000

* Estimated date of completion : May 2013
* Housing developer's license : 7060-43/03-2013/259 validity date: 15/03/2010-14/03/2013
* Advertising & sales license No: 7060-43/465/2011(03). validity date: 15/3/2011 – 14/3/2012
* Tenure of land : Freehold
* Approving authority : Majlis Perbandaran Johor Bahru Tengah
* Reference no. : (20)dlm.MPJBT(A) OSC/87/8/2009 [(RP) 9/4/2006(18)]
* Land charge : AFFIN Bank Berhad
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Min Price : RM 225,000
Max Price : RM932,000
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NEW PROJECT: Azea Properties @ Danga Bay

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July launch for exclusive condos in Danga Bay
by Ravi Nambiar
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AZEA Properties, the Singapore consortium behind Johor's latest high-end condominium project in Danga Bay, is targeting to hold its first sales launch in July this year.

To be called Azea Properties @ Danga Bay (APDA), the exclusive development on 4.15 acres of prime waterfront land will comprise four luxury serviced apartment blocks, each 40 storeys high.

Its main proponent and brainchild Tan Yang Po said she anticipates no problems with sales as "the first block of 200 units has already been fully booked".

"In fact, response has been so overwhelming we have now started taking bookings for the second block," she said.

Tan, through her Singapore incorporated company, Imperial Marina Pte Ltd, is partnering two companies linked to local property and construction tycoon Datuk Lim Kang Hoo to spearhead the development.

The Singaporean will hold a 30 per cent equity in the development while the local joint-venture partners - Danga Bay Sdn Bhd and Pembinaan Sahabatjaya Sdn Bhd - will have a 37 per cent and 33 per cent share respectively.

Tan said the first block has been booked mainly by Singaporeans, Japanese, South Koreans, Taiwanese and Indonesians.
"They are attracted by the development's design and features which are comparable to some of the best in Singapore but without the same price tag.

"They are also confident that we, as the Singapore partner, will ensure that the development will be meticulously planned, executed and delivered to purchasers as promised."

APDA's expected gross development value of RM500 million will be derived from the sale of 800 residential units as well as shops that will be integrated into the development.

Initially, the units will be tagged from RM698psf - a benchmark for Johor Baru - with a typical one-room studio going for RM315,000 and a penthouse for over RM1 million each.

Subsequently, Tan said, prices will be revised upwards to RM750psf due to public response and the long waiting list for units in the second block.

Purchasers can expect their investment to come with top quality features such as extensively landscaped parks, seven floors of car- parking, observation lifts, infinity pools as well as world-class security systems.

Work on APDA, which will be along the former Lido Beach and involving major land reclamation works, will commence later this year with completion scheduled for 2014.

Danga Bay's joint venture with Imperial Marina is the second land deal it has done - in August, its subsidiary Iskandar Waterfront entered into a 60:40 partnership with Dijaya Corp Bhd for a high- end condominium and retail units on 37 acres.

The company owns 250 acres of prime waterfront land fronting the Straits of Johor and overlooking Singapore.

Biotechnological Park Bio-XCell
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The development features green initiatives such as natural lighting, passive cooling, solar energy and rain water harvesting which translates into cost savings and efficient operations for its prestige tenants.

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SuriaMas

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Skyloft, Bukit Indah

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Puteri Harbour

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Asia Pacific Trade & Expo City (APTEC)
JOHOR

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Asia Pacific Trade & Expo City (APTEC City)
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Located in LakeHill Resort City, Southern region of peninsular Malaysia. APTEC City will be the largest round the year trade and distribution of mass-consumer products directly sourced from manufacturers direct to buyers and retailers, for distribution of goods from the region particularly from China, Taiwan, Korea, India and ASEAN countries. It is composed of cluster of mix-developments - trade & distribution centre, office towers, service residences, business hotel, a unique retail mall, and entertainment city and factory outlet. Please visit www.aptec.com.my.
APTEC
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Biotechnological Park Bio-XCell
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Biocon says Bio-XCell facility can be global bio-tech hub
By Ben TanPublished: 2011/09/12
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JOHOR BARU: Malaysia's premier custom-built biotech park and eco-system facility by Bio-XCell in Iskandar Malaysia has the potential to be an international hub for the biotechnology sector.

Biocon Ltd chairman and managing director Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said the world-class infrastructure, fiscal and financial incentives and the initiatives of the Malaysian government make Iskandar Malaysia a compelling destination for the company.

"This was one of the reasons we were interested to invest around RM500 million to build our first overseas facility in Iskandar Malaysia compared to other countries in the region," she said after the announcement for Biocon Ltd's project commencement for the first high-end biopharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D facility here on Saturday.

Earlier, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman unveiled a ceremonial plaque commemorating the project's initiation, which is currently the largest investment for the Malaysian healthcare biotechnology sector.

Also present were Kiran and Bio-XCell chairman and BiotechCorp chief operating officer Datuk Dr Mohd Nazlee Kamal.

In October last year, Biocon Ltd announced a strategic foreign direct investment in Malaysia with the Biotech Corp where the firm will invest in research and development, production of high-end biosimilars and other biopharmaceutical products here.

Kiran, who was also instrumental in drafting and advising the Malaysian government on biotechnology initiatives several years ago, said investing in Malaysia can also provide the company with an international location with strategic geographical proximity to India.

She said the company also has future plans to replicate their India-based Biocon Academy in Malaysia where students will be trained to be industry-ready.

Dr Mohd Nazlee said Biocon Ltd's entry into Bio-XCell will further stimulate growth for the sector, providing commercial opportunities for Malaysian biotechnology's small and medium enterprises.

Biocon Ltd is India's largest biotechnology company by revenue. It is involved in clinical development, bio-processing, global marketing as well as delivering products and solutions to customers in 75 countries.

Last year, its subsidiary signed a strategic global agreement with Pfizer for the worldwide commercialisation of the company's biosimilar versions of insulin and insulin analog products, recombinant human insulin, glargine, aspart, and lispro.

KSL City

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Danga Island

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4-star Palazzo to join skyline in Danga Bay
2011/09/27
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THE Danga Bay in Johor Baru will have a new four-star, 27-storey hotel by the second quarter of 2014.

The RM105 million Palazzo Hotel and Serviced Suites will be built on a 1.05ha piece of prime land in Danga Bay.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, who performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the hotel recently, said this was the start of bigger and better things to come in the hospitality and tourism sector in Danga.

The hotel will be accessible through a comprehensive network of main roads, the Senai Airport, cargo hubs and seaports.

It is within a 25-km radius of the soon-to-be-opened Legoland Theme Park in Nusajaya and the Johor Premium Outlet for branded goods in Kulai.

The Palazzo Hotel, which will be developed by Lentang Cahaya (M) Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Waz Lian Group. It will have 293 deluxe rooms and serviced suites, a 500-persons capacity ballroom, five function rooms, five food and beverage outlets, a gym, an infinity pool, a business centre, an executive lounge and retail outlets.

The hotel will be managed by HSM, which is another subsidiary under the Waz Lian Group.

The Danga Bay PALAZZO HOTEL To Be Ready In 2nd Qtr, 2014
Danga Bay, 27 Sept’11;

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Legoland theme park
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Medini North.
The natural place to play in Iskandar, Malaysia
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JB City viewed from Legoland

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COMPLETED:

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NEW)
Johor - Malaysia

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Columbia Asia Hospital (NEW)
Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia
Columbia Asia Hospital - Nusajaya is Columbia Asia's seventh hospital in Malaysia and is just a 10-minute drive from Singapore.
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UTM (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia) NEW CAMPUS
Skudai
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Taman Pulai Indah
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Southkey
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Southkey
all the construction work is the low-rise shoplot?
is different from the master plan..

^^ Nice and beautiful projects for Johor Baru. :)

legoland is currently under construction!!
yeah!!

Medini Central
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Medini Central

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PROGRESS
4th Quarter 2010

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Medini Central Sdn Bhd

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Medini Central Sdn Bhd (MCSB) (Formerly known as Cultural Cluster Sdn Bhd) is a company majority owned by Al-Nibras 2 Limited, a private fund company managed by Kuwait Finance House (Labuan) Berhad (KFHLB), which is in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Berhad (KFHMB). The other shareholder of MCSB is Jumeirah Capital. MCSB has been awarded a concession in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor Bahru, to develop Node 1 of the Cultural Cluster District, an international mixed-use development of commercial properties, leisure, tourism and luxury residential properties. Expected to span over 15-20 years, a Gross Development Value (GDV) of approximately US$20 billion.
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Medini Central (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58522053@N00/5490011805/) by hunkydee (http://www.flickr.com/people/58522053@N00/), on Flickr
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Medini Central (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58522053@N00/5490604536/) by hunkydee (http://www.flickr.com/people/58522053@N00/), on Flickr
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Zone C Medini Central (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58522053@N00/5667579449/) by hunkydee (http://www.flickr.com/people/58522053@N00/), on Flickr

Biotechnological Park Bio-XCell
Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC), Nusajaya, Johor
http://www.bio-xcell.com.my/images/Brochure.pdf

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Progress...

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Hello Jay Bee :lol:

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A view of JB from Woodlands Waterfront - Singapore
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the plaza kotaraya is currently doing it refurbishment
and it will be named as Galleria

Johor Premium Outlet (COMPLETED)

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johor premium outlet - media launch-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/6489819683/) by wackybecks (http://www.flickr.com/people/38887489@N07/), on Flickr
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johor premium outlet - media launch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/6489819597/) by wackybecks (http://www.flickr.com/people/38887489@N07/), on Flickr
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johor premium outlet - media launch-8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/6489820665/) by wackybecks (http://www.flickr.com/people/38887489@N07/), on Flickr
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johor premium outlet - media launch-10 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/6489820399/) by wackybecks (http://www.flickr.com/people/38887489@N07/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6489820325_3627c9e482_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/6489820325/)
johor premium outlet - media launch-9 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38887489@N07/6489820325/) by wackybecks (http://www.flickr.com/people/38887489@N07/), on Flickr

Fairway Suites
Horizon Hills

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sky loft bkt indah also construction
phase 2 started the piling work

Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar
(Opening 2013)

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EDUCITY @ ISKANDAR
- University of Southampton Malaysia Campus, EduCity Iskandar, Nusajaya
- Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT), EduCity Iskandar, Nusajaya
- Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, EduCity Iskandar, Nusajaya, Johor

http://super325.com/2011/11/25/educity-iskandar-taking-more-shape-21-11-2011-26-photos/

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The Educity Stadium

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Genting is plan to build a 2000 rooms hotel next to JPO..

Waterfall Towers
Waterfall Towers :cheers:

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New icon of Iskandar development region
http://openbuildings.com/buildings/new-icon-of-iskandar-development-region-profile-38821

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that is so cool
when they gonna start!!??

Iskandar Financial District

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Medini Central

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Biotechnological Park Bio-XCell
Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC), Nusajaya, Johor

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Asia Pacific Trade & Expo City - APTEC
Lakehill Resort City
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By Hartanah Johor Property Rumah Pertamaku (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hartanahjohor/5662457315/in/photostream) on Flickr

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1 Medini
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KSL city is now installing the clad
skyloft bukit indah also

piling work of indah height beside skyloft are completed i think
now Tropez @ danga bay are launch and can see the poster everywhere in JB

Senibong Cove, Johor Bahru
Aussies to develop RM1.7bil waterfront project in Johor
By DESIREE TRESA GASPER Wednesday May 19, 2010
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/19/nation/6291974&sec=nation

JOHOR BARU: The state Go vernment is confident of more foreign development following the recent entry of an Australian developer who is investing RM1.7bil in the state’s integrated waterfront development project.

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said this was a positive sign as it was the first time the Australian developer, Walker Cor poration, was entering the local property market.

“The investment of RM1.7bil by the corporation proves the strong confidence these developers have in our local property market,” he said during the official launch of the Senibong Cove waterfront development project in Permas Jaya here recently.

He said that with the completion of the project, other developers would also flock to the state.

Abdul Ghani added that the corporation was also looking at other future projects in the state but was currently focused on the Senibong Cove project, scheduled to be completed in 2012.

“These houses are meant for the high-end market and it is a positive sign that many house buyers are locals,” he said, adding that the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL) would also help open up the “eastern corridor” in the state.

Walker Corporation executive chairman Lang Walker, who was at the opening, said: “While a lot of Malaysian investors are flocking to Australia, we see a lot of potential in the state and that is the main reason why we have decided to start this project here.”

He also added that the completion of the EDL and the recovering economy made it the perfect time for housing developers to start projects locally.

Senibong Cove is an integrated waterfront development project featuring cluster houses, semi-detached houses, bungalows, apartments, luxurious apartments and terrace houses, with prices ranging from RM290,000 to RM1.8mil each.

Located at the Lunchoo River on the Straits of Johor, it will be the first waterfront integrated housing development project in the state.

UPDATE:
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By Hartanah Johor Property Rumah Pertamaku (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hartanahjohor/5750463562/in/photostream/)
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/johor_real_estate/5752514587/


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http://www.senibongcove.my/en/Masterplan/

the high rise will never be build..
johorean are only fancy on landed property...
haizz

the first indoor theme park?

- University of Southampton Malaysia Campus, EduCity Iskandar, Nusajaya
- Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT), EduCity Iskandar, Nusajaya
- Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, EduCity Iskandar, Nusajaya, Johor

http://super325.com/2011/11/25/educity-iskandar-taking-more-shape-21-11-2011-26-photos/

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NMIT to produce home-grown maritime professionals
Posted on January 5, 2012, Thursday
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/01/05/nmit-to-produce-home-grown-maritime-professionals/

KUALA LUMPUR: The Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT) in Educity in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor is well-placed to produce competent home-grown personnel for the maritime industry.

Pelorus Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Capt Razali Yaacob said the institute, which began operations in May 2011, will initially offer diploma courses in Maritime Transport Management, Port Management, Shipping Management and Maritime HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment).

“What we have developed at NMIT is a hybrid programme. There are many places in the world that offer some kind of programme, but not at the diploma level and in the way we do it at NMIT.

“There is a mix of theory and practical in terms of the visit and exposure that we bring to the students,” he told reporters after a briefing on the NMIT here yesterday.

The diplomas offered by NMIT will be awarded by Maritiem Instituut Williams Barentsz and Maritiem Instituut De Ruyter, renowned Dutch maritime training institutes under the University of Applied Science Hogeschool, the Netherlands. “NMIT will play a significant role in nurturing well-trained maritime professionals in Malaysia to meet increasing demand for industry experts worldwide,” Razali added.

“This pool of talent will also feed into and support the growth of the trade and logistics sector which Malaysia is developing in the region,” Razali added. — Bernama

UK’s top engineering varsity opens first Malaysia campus
Posted on January 10, 2012, Tuesday
http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/01/10/uks-top-engineering-varsity-opens-first-malaysia-campus/#ixzz1jVPFcmG3

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OPEN FOR ENROLMENT: Artist’s impression of the University of Southampton
Malaysia campus, located in EduCity at Iskandar Malaysia, South Johor.

KUCHING: The University of Southampton’s first international campus in EduCity@Iskandar, South Johor, is now open for enrolment.

The Malaysia Campus is a registered private institute of higher learning by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The university’s mechanical engineering programme has also received approval from Malaysian Qualifications Agency and the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

Southampton is one of the top three universities in the UK for engineering and has a worldwide reputation for its academic excellence. Mechanical engineering courses at the South Johor campus will commence in October 2012, with applications now invited for the Master of Engineering undergraduate programme.

Austin Regency

Austin Regency (juz beside Pallazzio..)

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NEW PROJECT: Impiana Condo, East Ledang, Nusajaya

Impiana Condo, East Ledang, Nusajaya

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Puteri Harbour
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Plan for RM13b Danga Bay waterfront project
By Sim Bak HengPublished: 2012/02/08
http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/sim02/Article/#ixzz1mBDBdoHA

JOHOR BARU: Businessman Datuk Lim Kang Hoo, who recently made a privatisation bid for developer Tebrau Teguh Bhd, is planning a more than RM13 billion project at Danga Bay here.

The soon-to-be-launched project is billed as the most exclusive and unique waterfront development in Iskandar Malaysia southern economic corridor over the next five years.

It will spread over 120 hectares at the estuaries of three rivers at the Danga Bay.

The Danga Bay waterfront development is an important component in one of the flagship developments in Iskandar Malaysia.

The site of the mega development is at two small peninsulas opposite the Danga Bay. The peninsulas are almost parallel to Sungai Sku-dai, Sungai Danga and Sungai Melayu.

Five commercial epicentres have been planned for the riverine development combining the best of the east and west cultural heritage which is set to become the jewel in the economic region.

The total project cost for the five epicentres, named The Venice, The Gateway, The Rivera, The Bund and The Fisherman Wharf, are estimated at RM13.4 billion.

The 120ha project is part of the 800ha earmarked for the Danga Bay waterfront development.

The development will be handled by Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd (IWH).

Lim, who is IWH chief executive officer, said the projects are conceived to inject life into the integrated waterfront development, aiming to attract both tourists and investors.

"We welcome investors to take part in the development, either through joint venture with us, or on their own but based on our masterplan.

"Our products will be totally different from what you would find in Singapore, as our purpose is not to compete with them, but to complement them by offering something which are truly unique so as to attract their interest," Lim told the Business Times at his office here recently.

From what the names suggest, one does not need to travel far to Venice and Shanghai Bund to see the tourist destinations as both will be as near as the doorstep in future.

The Venice is one of the most interesting features in the waterfront developments as it will simulate the real topography and architectural design of the Italian city, which are canals running across rows of Venetian-style buildings.

Among the features in The Venice, which will be turned into a sleepless city, are a riverside promenade, a lifestyle street mall with a waterfront alfresco and entertainment outlets, a lifestyle street mall, hotels, apartments, among others.

The Venice will incorporate several watergates to control water level and quality.

Meanwhile, The Bund will showcase a lifestyle cultural village with water alfresco and entertainment outlets, apartments, hotels, among others.

The Fisherman Wharf is the most expensive project, costing RM3.9 billion and is aimed at complementing the existing tourism products available at the Johor Straits, which are kelongs (offshore fish cages).

Phase one of the project will see the development of apartments and sky villa while phase two will have a maritime museum, a riverfront boardwalk and wharf, and a fish auction plaza, together with hotels and thematic retail shops.

The development will simulate the setting of the fishermen wharfs in Cape Town, Norway and San Francisco, but in a modern architectural setting to reflect the localised culture.

Both The Gateway and the Rivera will have apartments, retail shoplots and hotels at the waterfront.

http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/sim02/pix_bottom

NEW PROJECT: SETIA SKY 88 (59 storeys)

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Azea at Danga Bay

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Encorp Marina, Puteri Harbour
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Imperia Puteri Harbour

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Medini Square
Medini Square
part of Legoland Project
Contractor - Bina Puri
Architect - Archimatrix

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KSL resort and hotel is opening soon
it's gonna be the biggest 5 star hotel in JB．．．
the progress of the KSL condo is going well too..
4 blocks =)

a new condo coming soon in JB town just right beside menara ING..
sky suites.., saw the rendering.. abit 90 ish.. not very nice.. 30 floors..

another 2 high rise condo also under construction too
and molek pine 3,4 also going well

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Nusajaya
Kota Iskandar, Puteri Harbour, EduCity, Legoland Malaysia, Medini Iskandar, Southern Industrial And Logistics Clusters (SiLC)

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UPDATE:
Somerset Puteri Harbour Iskandar and Johor’s Family Indoor Theme Park
First In Asia to Feature Barney™, Thomas & Friends™, Bob The Builder™, Pingu™, Angelina Ballerina™ and Hello Kitty

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Medini Square (Medini North)

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1Medini Residences (Medini North)

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Legoland Malaysia (Medini North)

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Ujana Executive Apartment (East Ledang)

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Biotechnological Park Bio-XCell @ SiLC

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EduCity @ Iskandar Malaysia

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http://super325.com/2011/11/25/educity-iskandar-taking-more-shape-21-11-2011-26-photos/

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http://housenumber33.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-nusajaya-coming-soon.html

Source:
- http://super325.com/
- http://www.ourjb.com.my

NEW PROJECT:

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http://mjkgroup.com.my/home

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New Galleria Kotaraya. Open on July 12

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http://www.ourjb.com.my/2012/04/galleria-kotaraya/

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