From left are Chun, Ta, Soosay and Kee at breaking ground in Yahya Awal.
JOHOR BAHRU: Master Community Developer Sunway Property and Majestic Gen today broke ground on a landmark RM4 billion mixed-use development in Yahya Awal, Johor Bahru. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Sunway Property Managing Director Chung Soo Kiong, Sunway Property Chief Executive Officer Gerard Soosay, Majestic Gen Executive Director Ta Wee Dher and Majestic Gen Director Kee Ju Hun.
Spanning 15.5 acres, the joint venture project will feature serviced apartments, retail outlets and a variety of F&B options, along with lifestyle amenities and dedicated education and wellness hubs. The first phase, comprising over 1,000 Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) units, is slated for launch in Q3 2025.
Strategically situated near the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex and the future Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, the development is poised to serve local residents, the surrounding community, daily Malaysia-Singapore commuters and Singaporean investors. It also benefits from proximity to key amenities, including Hutan Bandar Johor Bahru (City Council Forest), leading schools such as SJK (C) Foon Yew 2 and SMK Sultan Ismail and both public and private hospitals—offering excellent connectivity and supporting vibrant, city-centre living.
“As Johor Bahru evolves into a prominent economic hub, this project sets a new benchmark for integrated city living where smart design, seamless connectivity and natural elements come together. Aligned with our vision to create safe, sustainable and connected communities, we are leveraging the prime location next to the 50-acre Hutan Bandar Johor Bahru, seamlessly integrating our mixed-use development with this essential green lung, fostering harmony between urban living and nature. We’re proud to play a role in transforming the city landscape, in line with Sunway Property’s commitment to long-term value, active placemaking and our brand promise of being With You For Generations,” said Gerard.
“We are honoured to announce our strategic partnership with Sunway Property, a leader in sustainable urban development, on this landmark inaugural project. This collaboration marks a pivotal milestone for Majestic Gen, representing not only our first joint venture with Sunway, but also one of the largest undertakings in our company’s portfolio, with an estimated development value of RM4 billion,” said Wee.
This Yahya Awal development aligns and ratchets up Sunway Property's strategy to establish a strong foothold in Johor’s city centre while driving growth along key strategic corridors. Recently, Sunway signed a RM2.6 billion Bukit Chagar Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) with MRT Corp.
“With these two projects, we have anchored our developments near the checkpoints in Johor Bahru and by the Second Link via the 2,000-acre Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, contributing to Johor Bahru’s transformation into an international gateway city. This reinforces our confidence in Johor’s long-term growth, supplementing the Johor Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) initiative,” Gerard added.
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