Monthly Archives: August 2012

Demand for industrial properties on the rise in Iskandar Malaysia

27 Aug 2012 The Star JOHOR BARU: Demand for industrial properties in Johor is likely to remain positive based on the state’s position as one of the top investment destinations in the country. Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) chief executive officer … Continue reading

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Iskandar Malaysia properties to see 5% price hike (minimum)

  Iskandar Malaysia properties to see 5% price hike (minimum) (I was just away in China for a week and arrived home with several good news on Iskandar within a week…how can we not be more bullish?) Aug 30, 2012 … Continue reading

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Real Estate Portfolio Investments

A low interest rate environment, teamed with persistent high inflation and increased market volatility is the potent combination which has rocked the capital markets and unnerved investors in recent years. In such an environment, real estate has remained the all-weather … Continue reading

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Billionaire investor Peter Lim, Johor royalty to build JB medical hub

Magdalen Ng The Straits TimesPublication Date : 11-11-2011 Mr Lim (left) with Tunku Ismail Idris Ibni Sultan Ibrahim from the Johor royal family.   Billionaire investor Peter Lim is teaming up with the Johor royal family to build a S$2 billion … Continue reading

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How will the Johor Bahru – Singapore MRT Link Impact Property Prices

  I had an opportunity to attend the Tender Briefing for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit Link Joint Engineering Study on 02 Dec 2011 in Johor Bahru. Some key take aways: Terminal Locations JB Central (below ground/multi-modal exchange with KTM … Continue reading

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Khazanah invests RM115mil in theme park in Nusajaya

Themed Attractions and Resorts Sdn Bhd (TAR), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Bhd, has invested RM115mil into its Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park in Nusajaya, Johor. The 90%-completed theme park is expected to attract 500,000 visitors in its first year … Continue reading

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