Johor Bahru
No more cheap kopi: The price of Johor’s investment boom
As Malaysia’s southern state transforms into an investment powerhouse, rising rents, traffic and costs test residents’ resilience
FCT weighs Johor Bahru retail threat with RTS Link, bets on Northern Singapore
Retail sales leakage to Johor Bahru is expected to increase from about 4 per cent to about 5 per cent
Will FCT’s Causeway Point reel from the opening of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link?
Busy Singapore residents who value convenience will continue to support strong suburban malls here
Some prime JB sites double in value as RTS fever grips Johor property
Observers caution the surge is uneven, and that the state’s property overhang could cast a shadow
Johor to implement RM3 hotel tax for overnight visitors from 2026
The move also strengthens checks on unlicensed hotels, B&Bs and ensures operators meet safety rules
Kuok Group’s Allgreen Properties revamps Johor Bahru City Square to tap RTS link
Group bought back majority stake it sold to GIC 20 years ago; multi-phase redevelopment to be completed by end 2027
Operating-cost disparity taken into account in setting fares for cross-border taxi services: MOT
The authorities will also identify more pick-up points in both Johor Bahru and Singapore for the convenience of commuters
Malaysia sweetens JS-SEZ package with fast-track manufacturing licence approval, multiple-entry visa
Country’s Strategic Co-Investment Fund will also have a new matching ratio of 1:1 versus an earlier 1:2
Singapore-based firms commit over S$5.5 billion of investments in Johor after JS-SEZ deal
DPM Gan says that Johor-Singapore SEZ shows what nations achieve by choosing partnership over protectionism
From mala to mall: 5 ways Singaporeans are swiping more in Johor
Transactions are up sharply even as the average ticket size dips, suggesting consumers are crossing the Causeway more often and buying more frequently
