Iskandar Malaysia so far…

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Malaysia City now reveals upcoming proposed/approved urban megaprojects within Iskandar Malaysia, formerly known as Iskandar Development Region (IDR) and South Johor Economic Region (SJER). The list (may) excludes ongoing developments in Bandar Nusajaya – the future Johor State capital, Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Senai-Skudai and elsewhere within the region. 

The Iskandar Malaysia, encompassing Johor Bahru and (Bandar) Nusajaya is a new major development zone in the southern Malaysian state of Johor, next to Singapore (Johor is often known as Singapore’s hinterland). It is named after the present sultan, Iskandar Al-haj. At 2,215 km², it is two-and-a-half times bigger than Singapore and 48 times the size of Malaysia’s administrative centre, Putrajaya. It is envisioned to draw investment and business to Johor and will be the biggest development project undertaken in Malaysia. Covering 5 economic zones, it is an ambitious plan to develop south Johor into a global metropolis, modelled after China’s Shenzhen which has greatly benefited from neighbouring Hong Kong. As part of the project, the state administrative capital will be moved to Nusajaya. A Disney theme park has been rumoured to open here as well. [Wikipedia Johor; Wikipedia Iskandar Malaysia; TheStar]

Iskandar Malaysia website: www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my or www.irda.com.my

With the very high construction costs and political uncertainty today, these projects would most probably be affected in some ways.

 

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Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach and reclaimed land, Johor Bahru

Developer:  Central Malaysian Properties (Tan Sri Vincent Tan) and Johor State Inc ::: Development Value: RM2.7 billion ::: To commence in September 2008

Lido Boulevard

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Asia Pacific Trade & Exhibition City (APTEC), Lakehill Resort City and 905-acre Nusa Damai, near Pasir Gudang

 

Developer: Malaysia Pacific Corp Bhd ::: Total Estimated Value: RM6.3 billion ::: Website: www.lakehillresortcity.com

Asia Pacific Trade & Exhibition City (APTEC)

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Bandar MSC Cyberport Phase 1, Kulai

 

Developer: Sunil Mantri Ltd of India, MSC Cyberport Sdn Bhd and Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor ::: Development Value: RM1.16 billion ::: Website: www.cyberport.cc

Bandar MSC Cyberport, Kulai

Bandar MSC Cyberport, Kulai

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Danga Bay Global City, Johor Bahru

Developer: Ekovest Bhd and proposed partners ::: Total Estimated Value: RM19.2 billion ::: Status: Design Concept ::: Website: www.dangabay.com

Danga Bay Global City and the renewal of Johor Bahru CBD

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Setia EcoCity, Bukit Indah, near Bandar Nusajaya

Developer: SP Setia Bhd ::: Total Estimated Value: +RM5 billion ::: Website: www.setiahomes.com

Setia EcoCity, Bukit Indah, Nusajaya

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Illuminare City, Jalan Tebrau, Johor Bahru

Investor: Al-Hidayah Group ::: Status: Design Concept

Illuminare City

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Senai International Airport City

Developer: Senai Airport Transit Services (Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary) ::: Website: www.senaiairport.com 

Senai International Airport

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That’s it for now, more to come next round such as the proposed “Mubadala City Johor”, so stay tuned!

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See also: Dream of a Malaysian-Singapore regional metropolis ; Malaysia’s faith in economic planning ; Malaysia faces hurdles on big economic zone

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