More S’pore investments expected in Iskandar
JOHOR BARU: Iskandar Malaysia can expect more investments from Singapore in the economic growth corridor with the improvement in bilateral ties between Malaysia and Singapore.
Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) chief executive officer Ismail Ibrahim said there was now a feel-good factor on both sides of the causeway following the positive diplomatic relations.
He said the new development augur well for Iskandar and that it had been busy hosting trade visits by Singapore investors and companies to South Johor.
“Previously, Singapore investors were reluctant to invest in a …

Situated in the thriving Iskandar Malaysia is horizon hills, a 1,200 acre integrated residential township, with gross development value of RM3.1 billon is a low density development spread over 13 residential precinct. Horizon Hills is a lush gated development between Gamuda Land and UEM Land Horizon Hills raises the benchmark for property development in Johor.

Horizon Hills is a paradise of luxury golf residence. A fantasy home with views to dream of that gives you an opportunity to walk straight out on the fairways. Set on the natural undulating hilly terrain, …

Research firm says Iskandar corridor on road to success
CIMB-GK Research Pte Ltd executive director Song Seng Sun said despite the global economic recession in 2008-2009, development activities in the corridor still took place. “More development projects and activities are likely to follow with the improvement in Malaysia’s economy,” he said when representing a paper on “Economic Overview of Iskandar Malaysia” at the Iskandar Malaysia Forum 2010. [TheStar]
Iskandar to hold more roadshows in Singapore
Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB) will hold more roadshows in Singapore within the next six months to attract …

According to the Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, the 22-acre Legoland theme park which is currently under construction in Medini Iskandar is expected to be ready by 2012, a year ahead of schedule. Earlier, as we mentioned in our report, it will be Dubai in 2011 and Malaysia in 2013, but now it looks like we will be able to visit Legoland in 2 years time .
NUSAJAYA: The biggest challenge in building the first Lego theme park in Asia is its tropical setting.
Legoland Development general manager John …

Puteri Harbour which is located at regional city, Nusajaya is another treasure of Johor Bahru. It plays a role as waterfront precinct and is hoping to be a luxurious marina with boundless of satisfaction. The development of this place is under the hand of UEM Land Holdings Berhad (UEML). Good job and very well done.
The wide area of 688 acres consists with a lot of amazing facilities. There will be business outlets, offices, shopping mall, wonderful eateries, transportation hub, lagoon, exclusive condominiums, clubhouse and Cultural Park that is owned by …

Does this mean that other than the 15% tax incentives announced earlier, those working in Iskandar will get free cigarettes?
Definitely no!
Actually, Education@Iskandar Sdn Bhd (EISB), a subsidiary of Iskandar Investment Bhd, signed a landmark agreement to develop Marlborough College Malaysia, as part of a long-term plan to establish EduCity – located within Iskandar Malaysia – as a world-class education hub.
The agreement to develop Marlborough College Malaysia was officially signed between EISB, Marlborough Overseas Ltd and M East Sendirian Berhad in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, …