Category: Iskandar / JB Property
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High Tech, Capital-Intensive, Economic Powerhouse
For the past many many many years, before Iskandar attracted so much attention, Johor already have industrial zones. However, these are mostly labour intensive taking advantage of the lower cost of production versus many other countries. Today, for Iskandar to continue its climb, the types of supporting industries may need a huge transformation. In fact,…
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Two International Convention Centres in Medini and Senai-Kulai
Two years ago I gave a talk in a property cum electrical goods fair in Persada Johor International Convention. Yes, that’s the largest convention centre available in Johor Bahru. It’s quite convenient in the sense that you can get food easily and parking was also available. However, the crowd then was nothing to shout about…
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FASTrack Iskandar
Iskandar Malaysia needs to transform into a new metropolis as part of the 3 critical success factor. What I mean by a new metropolis is a place where people not only work but play as well. It needs to have a “lifestyle” element to it. FASTrack Iskandar is one of major development that is set…
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Bubble is still brewing in Malaysia? – Some reasons given.
On June 28, M Shanmugam of The Star wrote about an interesting topic. His article reads, ‘Property Bubble Still Growing’. I am very sure he has done sufficient research as well as relevant property sector experience to have such an attention grabbing title. Normally, these ‘bubble’ title, if you go online would point to a…
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Pinewood, Iskandar, Marco Polo
What’s the possibility of a drama which is shown to the world being filmed and produced from Iskandar Malaysia? Apparently, it’s already happening today. Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios (PIMS) is currently shooting a drama called ‘Marco Polo’ in Iskandar. No idea when this would be ready but if this is really true, then it is…