If you’ve been following Johor Bahru’s property market lately, you’ve probably heard real estate agents and investors talk about the “Egg Yolk Zone” (蛋黄区). Honestly, many were curious too, so I decided to dig a little deeper — and it’s actually a pretty neat way to understand property value in Johor Bahru. The term is simple: think of a…
Greater Johor Bahru is set to undergo a major transformation in its public transportation landscape with the implementation of the Medium Capacity Transit (MCT) system, as outlined in the latest “Pelan Transit Laluan Rel dan Koridor Transit”, in October 2025. This strategic initiative come with South KTM commuter train lines, Elevated-Autonomous Rapid Transit and Rapid Transit System. Medium Capacity…
On May 14, 2024, Johor government has been reported to choose Elevated Automated Rapid Transit (ART) over Light Rail Transit (LRT) as the main transportation in Johor Bahru. The ART system is an enhanced version of conventional Bus Rapid Transit system. Fig. 1 Proposed Iskandar Rapid Transit in 2018 Current proposed automated rapid transit (ART) system consists of autonomous…
Bukit Chagar RTS station is under construction, and it is expected to fully operation in 2027. Many Malaysian and Singaporean have put their eyes on the properties within walking distance to the RTS station in Bukit Chagar. I have complied a list of high rise residential properties within 15 minutes walking distance to the RTS station and Sultan Iskandar…
Sunway Iskandar is one of the rapid developing townships in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The township is built, owned, and operated by Sunway Property. It is a 1800-acre green township amidst with nature. There is 24-hour ubiquitous security underpinned by auxiliary policy and private security. Commercial hubs, shopping malls and theme parks are also built to in the township. Such…
Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS Link) is a long awaited project for many Johorean who are working in Singapore. RTS Link is expected to solve longstanding connectivity problems between Johor Bahru and Singapore. Many Johorean wake up around 4-5am to queue in Johor Bahru Checkpoint so that they can avoid traffic gridlock and can reach Singapore workplace before…
The rapidly growing population has accelerated the need of transportation for whole residents in Iskandar Malaysia. It is estimated the population of Iskandar Malaysia may achieve 3 million in 2026. High-capacity transportation system is therefore important to reduce the traffic jams and to enable residents to commute around Iskandar Malaysia. A proposed BRT system, namely Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid…
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