Along the coves of a calm river that flows into the Johor Straits, rows of luxury homes now stand where fishing boats once harboured. This area, formerly undeveloped, was recognised for its untapped potential by WM Senibong — an affiliate of Australia’s Walker Group Ltd Holdings — and...

In its bid to attract 12 million visitors during Visit Johor 2026 (VJ2026), the state has allocated more than RM115mil since 2024 to upgrade existing tourism products.

Malaysia’s property market started 2025 on a mixed note, with strong construction activity continuing amid a slight dip in overall transactions. The Q1 2025 Property Market Report, released by the Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH) on May 9, 2025 showed a 6.2% decline in...

With the Southern region rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for investment and urban growth—spurred by the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) initiatives and enhanced connectivity to Singapore—Johor is drawing increasing attention and excitement.

As Malaysia and Singapore deepen economic integration through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), UEM Sunrise Bhd is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation with a clear, sustainability-driven strategy to unlock the full potential of its Johor developments.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is poised to become a powerful catalyst for growth in Johor’s hospitality industry as investments have been pouring into the southern state both locally as well as globally. As the zone takes shape, stakeholders in tourism and hospitality are...

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is where two neighbours, long joined by history and a bridge or two, have formed a union of capital, talent and trade. From the first time since it was announced in 2023, then again in early 2025 when an official agreement was established, the...

Malaysia’s ambition to position itself as a premier destination for education is gaining momentum, with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) envisioned as a regional epicentre for education, offering a seamless educational pathway from pre-school to tertiary levels.

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) represents a watershed in Johor’s economic journey and a defining opportunity for JLand Group (JLG) to solidify its role as the developer of Southeast Asia’s next high-growth corridor. By marrying streamlined cross-border regulations,...

The newly established Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has sparked significant excitement on both sides of the Johor Causeway since its launch early this year. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, a key proponent of this transformative initiative, speaks with The Star’s news...