Johor is working to improve its market environment to attract investors and boost the region’s prowess. The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is planned to be established in the Iskandar region, which is part of the Iskandar Development Region and South Johor Economic Region. As Johor Bahru wants to become the next “Shenzhen”, Johor Bahru City […]
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How to make Johor Bahru an international metropolis of Southeast Asia
How a transit system, walkable cities, and more interesting buildings could make Johor Bahru the Shenzhen of Southeast Asia. Johor Bahru has been described as the next Shenzhen due to its proximity to Singapore. Shenzhen became an economic powerhouse by becoming a special economic zone (SEZ) and building a new city in the slipstream of […]
Johor Bahru Metro Concept Map
Johor Bahru needs a metro system if it wants to be like Shenzhen. Johor Bahru is located at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia, opposite Singapore. This geographic location has likened Johor Bahru with Shenzhen, opposite Hong Kong. City planners and government officials have stated that they want Johor Bahru to be the next Shenzhen. […]
Johor Bahru LRT
Johor Bahru LRT is a proposed light rail transit system for the city of Johor Bahru in Malaysia. There was a light rail proposal in 2004, and a private consortium made a proposal in 2021 which is still being considered. This is a separate project from the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS LINK) project between […]
Johor Bahru construction update – 2022 edition
Johor Bahru is making the most of its proximity to Singapore, with affordable apartments (compared to Singapore) near the future transit link. Here is an overview of some of the major projects under construction in Johor Bahru Johor Bahru Map This map list projects mentioned in this article. A full list can be found at […]
Future Johor – Construction projects in Johor Bahru / Iskandar Malaysia
The Malaysian state of Johor is at the southernmost end of the Malay Peninsula, where the Straits of Johor form the border between Malaysia and Singapore. Johor Bahru is the capital of the state, and it’s where the first and busiest border crossing to Singapore is. For years JB languished in the shadow of its […]
