Johor Bahru
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
UOB taps rising Johor spend with cross-border rewards redemption scheme for Singapore cardholders
This comes as spending by the bank’s Singapore credit card customers in Malaysia has risen
The Johor option in serving land-scarce Singapore’s ‘live, work, play’ needs
There are rich opportunities for eldercare, housing, leisure, retail and work-space developments across the Causeway
Singaporeans can use QR code to clear immigration at Johor land checkpoints from Sep 22
The MyNIISe app will cover Malaysians and travellers from 63 countries and territories, including Singapore, at the two land checkpoints in downtown JB and the Second Link
