MONTHLY ARCHIVES:
Sealing the deal
SOURCE: The Star Online, Malaysia
JOHOR BARU: Mah Sing Group Bhd will have a 322-room, four-star hotel under the Ramada brand in The Meridin@Medini integrated project here. The hotel tower called Ramada Meridin Johor Baru is located next to Legoland. …Read More
Iskandar Malaysia's Low Carbon Society Blueprint 2025 For Five 5 PBT Launched
SOURCE: The Malaysian Digest, Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: The Low Carbon Society Blueprint 2025 for five local authorities in the economic development corridor …Read More
Iskandar Malaysia records over RM187b in cumulative committed investments
SOURCE: The New Straits Times Online, Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: Iskandar Malaysia, the main southern development corridor in Johor, recorded RM187.96 billion …Read More
State secretary impressed with newly opened Gleneagles Medini
SOURCE: The Malaysian Insider, Malaysia
The newly opened Gleneagles Medini Hospital (GMH) in Nusajaya was a hive of activity during a visit by Johor state secretary Datuk Ismail Karim yesterday. …Read More
Malaysia's booming economic zone in Johor Bahru expands with two new Ramada hotels
SOURCE: The News Straits Times, Malaysia
Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the signing of a new franchise agreement for the 322-room …Read More
MEDINI MALL TO BE TRANSFORMED
SOURCE: The Edge Property
NUSAJAYA: Shopping centre Medini Mall, located just next to Legoland Malaysia themepark, would be going through a transformation to attract more visitors. Johor Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumerism exco …Read More
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail sees global interest
SOURCE: The Edge Property
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 25): Malaysia's and Singapore's land-transport regulators said they received 98 submissions in response to the request-for-information exercise for the planned Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. …Read More
Johor Records 2nd Highest FDI In Malaysia In 2014 At RM7.9 Billion
SOURCE: The Bernama
NUSAJAYA, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Johor attracted the second highest amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) among states in Malaysia last year after Sarawak at RM7.9 billion. Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said for January-September period this year, Johor received RM2.3 billion in FDI. …Read More
University to work with alumni to stimulate growth
SOURCE: The Star Online
NUSAJAYA: The University of Reading (UoR) plans to build a strong partnership with its alumni to help stimulate economic growth in the region. UoR vice-chancellor David Bell and University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) provost Prof Tony Downes hosted an event for the alumni at the newly opened campus in EduCity Iskandar. …Read More
TM IN JOINT VENTURE TO PROVIDE ICT SERVICES FOR MEDINI ISKANDAR
SOURCE: The Star Online
KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) plans to provide smart building services and smart city services for Medini Iskandar Malaysia via a proposed managed services operating joint venture (JV). …Read More
MEDINI, TM IN JV FOR SMART CITY INITIATIVE
SOURCE: The Malaysian Reserve
Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd has signed its first telecommunications agreement with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) to establish a jointventure (JV) company that provides information and communications technology (ICT) services. …Read More
TM IN JV TO PROVIDE ICT SERVICES IN MEDINI ISKANDAR
SOURCE: The Sun Daily Online
PTEALING JAYA: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is setting up a point-venture company (JVC) to provide smart building services and smart city services in Medini Iskandar, Johor. In a stock exchange filing yesterday, TM said its wholly owned unit, Intelsec Sdn Bhd has entered into a joint venture and shareholders agreement with Township Management Services Sdn Bhd, a unit of Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd (MIM). …Read More
TELEKOM PARTNERS WITH MEDINI ISKANDAR FOR ICT VENTURE IN JOHOR
SOURCE: The Edge Markets
KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia (TM) has tied up with Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd to jointly set up a managed services operating company to provide smart building services and smart city services in Medini, Nusajaya, Johor. …Read More
TM TAWAR PERKHIDMATAN BANGUNAN PINTAR
SOURCE: Sinar Online
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) melalui anak syarikat milik penuhnya, Intelsec Sdn Bhd, telah mencadang untuk menubuhkan syarikat usaha sama (JVC) dengan Township Management Services Sdn Bhd (TMS) bagi menyediakan perkhidmatan bangunan pintar serta perkhidmatan bandar raya pintar. …Read More
RAMPING UP TO FULL SPEED
SOURCE: The Star Online
Foreign expertise could help to develop Malaysia’s high-speed rail. China, for instance, has in recent years intensified efforts to connect huge landmass with high-speed rail systems. …Read More
A CAPABLE CORRIDOR PARTNER
SOURCE: The Star Online
JOHOR BARU: Iskandar Regional Development Authority’s (Irda) initiatives in education has received recognition from the Education Ministry and the Johor state government. …Read More
BUYING MALAYSIA PROPERTY? HERE’S SOME TIPS
SOURCE: Business Asia One
‘BUYERS’ MARKET’: Private properties in Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia, as seen in April. A possible strategy investors could take is to buy a Malaysian property now, rent it out until the ringgit stabilises and sell it off for a profit. …Read More
BUKIT INTERNATIONAL HOTEL CHAIN TO HAVE TWO NEW PROPERTIES IN ISKANDAR
SOURCE: The Star Online, Malaysia
JOHOR BARU: Meliá Hotels International will add two new hotels to its Malaysian portfolio. The five-star Meliá Iskandar Malaysia (450 rooms) and four-star INNSIDE Iskandar Johor (350 rooms) hotels will be part of an urban …Read More
INVESTING IN BUY-TO-LEASE PROPERTY SCHEMES
SOURCE: The Edge Property
MANY of us have seen advertisements or heard about “buy-to-lease” property schemes especially, serviced apartments that are used as hotel accommodation. They sound really good as they allow property …Read More
P. RAMLEE MUSICAL TO PLAY IN JOHOR
SOURCE: The News Straits Times
JOHOR BARU: Fans of P. Ramlee can learn more about the iconic figure and enjoy his songs through a musical staged for the first time in Johor. Enfiniti Vision Media …Read More
JOHOR BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIFE
SOURCE: The Iskandarian,
The Water Park at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort recently unveiled a new “Build-A-Boat” attraction for visitors of the Park. The build and play focused attraction is perfect for children aged four onwards. …Read More
RM10MIL FOR CANCER PATIENTS
SOURCE: The Star Online
JOHOR BARU: The Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Sultan Iskandar received the contributions from 17 companies at a Hari Raya open house celebration hosted by Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) here. …Read More
SMART LIVING AT MEDINI ISKANDAR MALAYSIA
SOURCE: The Unreserved Magazine
A new integrated mass township in Iskandar Malaysia is set to create a liveable, efficient, connected and, most importantly, safe place for people to call home. The importance of Johor Bahru as an alternative trade centre …Read More
MEDINI ISKANDAR RANCANG BINA MENARA MEDINI9
SOURCE: Utusan Online
JOHOR BAHRU 8 Julai – Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. merancang untuk membangunkan menara dikenali sebagai Medini9 di Medini, Nusajaya …Read More
NAJIB WITNESSES MOU SIGNINGS BETWEEN IRDA AND SIX OTHERS
SOURCE: New Straits Times Online
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today witnessed the signing of six memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and several stakeholders. …Read More
BINA PURI TO BUILD 23-STOREY TWIN TOWER IN MEDINI
Bina Puri to build 23-Storey Twin Tower in Medini The Malaysian Reserve, Malaysia Published on Sunday, 26 June 2015 Bina Puri Holdings Bhd’s unit Bina Puri Sdn Bhd will build a 23-storey twin-tower building in Medini, Iskandar Malaysia at …Read More
SUNWAY JV WITH DAIWA TO DEVELOP MEDINI LAND
SOURCE: Borneo Post
KUCHING: Sunway Bhd (Sunway) announced that its subsidiary, Sunway Iskandar Sdn Bhd (SISB), has entered into a Joint Venture (JV) with Daiwa House Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Daiwa). MIDF Amanah Investment Bank …Read More
LEGO REPLICA OF ISTANA BUKIT SERENE UNVEILS AT LEGOLAND MALAYSIA
SOURCE: New Straits Times Online
NUSAJAYA: Visitors to the Legoland Malaysia Resort now have a new attraction to see after the Sultan of Johor officially unveiled a Lego replica of his residential palace, Istana Bukit Serene today. …Read More
DPM LAUNCHES HUAWEI’S ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL CLOUD EXCHANGE IN MEDINI
NUSAJAYA: The Government is committed to the nation’s digital economy, especially in terms of the data centre industry which is expected to grow further and contribute RM2.1 billion to the country’s gross national income by 2020. …Read More
LAKESIDE PROJECT LAUNCHED IN ISKANDAR
SOURCE: The Sunday Times
Malaysian developer United Malayan Land (UM Land) yesterday launched a RM1.2 billion (S$443.8 million) development in Iskandar’s Nusajaya hub. But the looming property glut in southern Johor has led the firm to take a different …Read More
STAR-STUDDED MEDINI LIVE! ON JUNE 6-7
SOURCE: The News Straits Times Online
NUSAJAYA: The inaugural Medini Live! art, music, film and community event from June 6-7, here will add character to this new area that is being developed as Nusajaya’s central business district. …Read More
HUAWEI TO SET UP RM430M DATA CENTRE
SOURCE: The Malaysian Reserve
MSC-status company Huawei (M) Sdn Bhd will launch a data hosting centre in Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia, by mid-June, an infrastructure which the company is planning to invest about US$120 million (RM430 million) …Read More
MEDINI STRENGTHENS PUBLIC AWARENESS
SOURCE: SOURCE: Sin Chew Jit Poh
Many people are aware that the famous Legoland theme park of Malaysia is located in Johor Iskandar region, but how many people truly know the exact location of the theme park? Medini is situated in “Flagship Zone B” of Iskandar Malaysia …Read More
MEDINI COMES ALIVE WITH ARTS FESTIVAL
SOURCE: The Malaysian Insider Online
The Medini Live! festival will be held at the Mall of Medini on June 6 and 7. MIM managing director and chief executive officer, Khairil Anwar Ahmad, said the festival intended to create awareness that there are a lot of things …Read More
UEM SUNRISE UNVEILS PLANS
SOURCE: The Star Online
NUSAJAYA: UEM Sunrise Bhd has unveiled its comprehensive development plans for the second phase of Gerbang Nusajaya, attracting international investors into its commercial and business development. …Read More
NEW ISKANDAR HUB TO CATER TO DATA CENTRE DEMAND SURGE
SOURCE: The Star Online
Sedenak Iskandar Data Hub — a 700-acre data hub in the Iskandar Malaysia area of Johor — has been announced to meet the region’s rising demand for datacentre space and services. The Malaysian cloud services …Read More
ISKANDAR MALAYSIA SECURES RM26.77 BILLION IN INVESTMENTS
SOURCE: Bernama.com.my
Iskandar Malaysia Secures RM26.77 Billion In Investments Bernama.com.my Published on Tuesday, 10 March 2015 JOHOR BAHARU – Iskandar Malaysia secured RM26.77 billion in new investments last year …Read More
UMLAND ZOOMS IN ON TOWNSHIPS, NICHE PROJECTS
SOURCE: Bernama.com.my
UMLand Zooms in on Townships, Niche Projects The Star Online Published on Wednesday, 11 March 2015 By Zazali Musa NUSAJAYA: United Malayan Land Bhd (UMLand) is focusing on townships and niche property developments …Read More
TER INJECTS ASSETS INTO SUNSURIA
SOURCE: Bernama.com.my
Ter Injects Assets into Sunsuria The Star Online Published on Wednesday, 11 March 2015 PETALING JAYA – Datuk Ter Leong Yap, the major shareholder of Sunsuria Bhd, is injecting his private … …Read More
ISKANDAR SEES GROWING JAPANESE INTEREST
SOURCE: Bernama.com.my
Iskandar Sees Growing Japanese Interest propertyguru.com.my Published on Wednesday, 11 March 2015 Iskandar Malaysia has witnessed a steady increase in interest from the Japanese …Read More
MAJOR SHAREHOLDER LIKELY TO INJECT RM350MIL INTO SUNSURIA
SOURCE: Bernama.com.my
Major Shareholder Likely to Inject RM350mil into Sunsuria The Star Online Published on Monday, 9 March 2015 By Tee Lin Say PETALING JAYA: Sunsuria Bhd’s major shareholder …Read More
INTEREST IN ISKANDAR NOT WANING
SOURCE: Bernama.com.my
Interest in Iskandar not waning The Star Online Published on Saturday, 7 March 2015 By Thean Lee Ching Security issues and inconsistency in policies are concerns – The number of launches … …Read More
MALAYSIA TO DRIVE FUTURE GROWTH FOR FROST & SULLIVAN
SOURCE: Bernama.com.my
Malaysia to drive future growth for Frost & Sullivan New Straits Times Online Published on Saturday, 7 March 2015 NUSAJAYA: Frost & Sullivan is bullish on Malaysia’s potential …Read More
3 LAGI PELABUR BAHARU DI ISKANDAR (3 NEW INVESTORS IN ISKANDAR)
SOURCE: Bernama.com.my
3 Lagi Pelabur Baharu di Iskandar (3 new investors in Iskandar) Utusan Online Published on 6 March 2015 1:22 AM NUSAJAYA – Iskandar Malaysia terus menjadi pilihan pelabur apabila tiga lagi syarikat …Read More
THREE COMPANIES TO INVEST ABOUT RM600 MLN IN MEDINI OVER NEXT FIVE YEARS
SOURCE: Bernama.com.my
Three Companies To Invest About RM600 Mln In Medini Over Next Five Years BERNAMA.com Published on Thursday, 5 March 2015 NUSAJAYA – Three companies have committed a total …Read More
JOHOR BAHRU TO GET 80,900 HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIALS
SOURCE: The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities in Johor Bahru have approved 80,900 units of high-rise residentials, of which 8,000 are currently being constructed, said KGV International Property Consultants. …Read More
HERSHEY COMPANY INVESTMENT IN ISKANDAR MALAYSIA TO GARNER MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES
SOURCE: New Straits Times Online
JOHOR BAHRU: More jobs opportunities await the local community as Iskandar Malaysia welcomes …Read More
IRDA INKS MOU WITH JAPAN’S TOYAMA CITY ON FUTURE CITY INITIATIVES
SOURCE: The Sun Daily
JOHOR BAHRU: The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) is teaming up with Japan’s Toyama City to explore “FutureCity” initiatives. This is part of its strategy in developing Iskandar Malaysia into a strong …Read More
ISKANDAR MALAYSIA DECLARED AS REGIONAL CENTRE OF EXPERTISE (RCE)
SOURCE: BERNAMA
JOHOR BAHRU: Iskandar Malaysia has been declared as the Regional Centre of Expertise for Sustainable Development. State Health and Environment Committee chairman, Datuk Ayub Rahmat said Iskandar RCE …Read More
11TH MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE JOINT MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE MEETING FOR ISKANDAR MALAYSIA (JMCIM)
SOURCE: the portal of Singapore’s Ministry of National Development
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia (JMCIM) …Read More