Author: Chai Yong
Article:
Iskandar Development Region, previously known as South Johor
Development Region, is a joint effort by the Johor State of
Malaysia and the Federal Government of Malaysia to boost the
Johor state's overall development. The region upon completion is
expected to be on par with Shenzhen or Hong Kong of China.
It covers an area of 221,634 ha which is 3 times the size of
Singapore. It includes District of Johor Bahru, Mukim Jeram
Batu, Mukim Sungai Karang, Mukim Serkat, Pulau Kukup and Mukim
Ayer Masin.
Iskandar Development Region stretches from Johor Bahru to
Senai/Kulai at the north, Port of Tanjung Pelepas at the west
and Pasir Gudang at the east. It is divided into 5 zones i.e.
(i) Johor Bahru city (ii) Western Development Corridor including
Tanjung Pelepas and Gelang Patah (iv) Eastern Development Region
including Johor Port, Pasir Gudang and Tanjung Langsat and (v)
Senai-Kulai.
The Comprehensive Development Plan for the Iskandar Development
Region was drawn by the Khazanah Nasional Bhd. It aims to
transform the southern part of the state of Johor including some
backwater areas into an international metropolis. This region is
set to become an important industrial, logistical and commercial
centre with industrial facilities dealing with electronic,
petrochemical, refinery and shipbuilding.
Based on the statistics, in 2005 the Iskandar Development Region
has a population of 1.4 million. It is projected to have a
population of 3 million by the Year 2025. Gross Domestic Product
for the Year 2005 is RM20 billion. This figure will be pushed up
to RM93.3 billion by Year 2025.
Iskandar Development Region stretches along the Strait of Johor
covering coastal lands, swamp lands and rivers. Most of these
areas can be developed into tourist spots.
The existing tourist spots in the Iskandar Development Region
are historical sites within Johor Bahru City, Danga Bay, Kukup
and Kukup Island, Tanjung Piai, ZON Ferry Terminal, Tanjung
Langsat etc.
Kukup Island is a RAMSAR site and it has the world largest
uninhabited mangrove. Various species of flora and fauna
flourish on the island. Nature lovers will come to this region
and appreciate the uniqueness of this place.
Tanjung Piai is another mangrove near to Kukup and is the
southernmost tip of Asia continent. Long-tailed macaque with
white eyebrow can be found on the tree tops here.
Visitos depart and arrive at ZON Ferry Terminal by sea from
Batam, Bintan and Tanjung Belungkor, Johor. The ZON Ferry
Terminal has been developed into a one stop tourist centre
complete with a hotel, a shopping centre, a huge karaoke centre
etc. It is a duty free zone where goods bought here are exempt
from taxes.
Danga Bay is being developed by Ecovest Bhd. It is a mixed
development comprising of shops, condominiums, theme parks,
marina etc. It has a female market which follows the concept of
female market in Hong Kong.
There is an international airport, Senai International Airport
at Senai. Senai is an industrial area with factories set up by
foreign investors. It will be developed into an international
cargo hub under the Iskandar Development Region. Beside serving
cargo industry, Senai International Airport also serves as the
entry point for visitors from all over the world into this
region.
With the influx of investment from all over the world into
Iskandar Development Region, tourism industry will not be
forgotten by the Johor State government. Currently, there are
middle-east investors proposing to develop theme parks at
Nusajaya.
A company under Berjaya Group, Central Malaysian Properties Sdn
Bhd has acquired the Waterfront Floating City and has changed
its name to Lido Boulevard. It will be a mixed residential and
commercial development. The special feature of this development
is that most of the structures are constructed above the sea and
supported by piles. This development has stirred much
controversy among the locals as it occupies the seafront facing
Singapore, in a way blocking and spoiling the sea view whereas
there are plenty of inner lands that can be used for development.
Malaysia is now facing an upward surge of fuel price,
construction material price and commodity price. Inevitably, the
pace of developemnt of Iskandar Development Region is now being
hampered. Barring unforeseen circumstances in the future, as
long as the national leaders stick to their commitments,
Iskandar Development Region will be one of the successful mega
project in Malaysia.
Article:
Iskandar Development Region, previously known as South Johor
Development Region, is a joint effort by the Johor State of
Malaysia and the Federal Government of Malaysia to boost the
Johor state's overall development. The region upon completion is
expected to be on par with Shenzhen or Hong Kong of China.
It covers an area of 221,634 ha which is 3 times the size of
Singapore. It includes District of Johor Bahru, Mukim Jeram
Batu, Mukim Sungai Karang, Mukim Serkat, Pulau Kukup and Mukim
Ayer Masin.
Iskandar Development Region stretches from Johor Bahru to
Senai/Kulai at the north, Port of Tanjung Pelepas at the west
and Pasir Gudang at the east. It is divided into 5 zones i.e.
(i) Johor Bahru city (ii) Western Development Corridor including
Tanjung Pelepas and Gelang Patah (iv) Eastern Development Region
including Johor Port, Pasir Gudang and Tanjung Langsat and (v)
Senai-Kulai.
The Comprehensive Development Plan for the Iskandar Development
Region was drawn by the Khazanah Nasional Bhd. It aims to
transform the southern part of the state of Johor including some
backwater areas into an international metropolis. This region is
set to become an important industrial, logistical and commercial
centre with industrial facilities dealing with electronic,
petrochemical, refinery and shipbuilding.
Based on the statistics, in 2005 the Iskandar Development Region
has a population of 1.4 million. It is projected to have a
population of 3 million by the Year 2025. Gross Domestic Product
for the Year 2005 is RM20 billion. This figure will be pushed up
to RM93.3 billion by Year 2025.
Iskandar Development Region stretches along the Strait of Johor
covering coastal lands, swamp lands and rivers. Most of these
areas can be developed into tourist spots.
The existing tourist spots in the Iskandar Development Region
are historical sites within Johor Bahru City, Danga Bay, Kukup
and Kukup Island, Tanjung Piai, ZON Ferry Terminal, Tanjung
Langsat etc.
Kukup Island is a RAMSAR site and it has the world largest
uninhabited mangrove. Various species of flora and fauna
flourish on the island. Nature lovers will come to this region
and appreciate the uniqueness of this place.
Tanjung Piai is another mangrove near to Kukup and is the
southernmost tip of Asia continent. Long-tailed macaque with
white eyebrow can be found on the tree tops here.
Visitos depart and arrive at ZON Ferry Terminal by sea from
Batam, Bintan and Tanjung Belungkor, Johor. The ZON Ferry
Terminal has been developed into a one stop tourist centre
complete with a hotel, a shopping centre, a huge karaoke centre
etc. It is a duty free zone where goods bought here are exempt
from taxes.
Danga Bay is being developed by Ecovest Bhd. It is a mixed
development comprising of shops, condominiums, theme parks,
marina etc. It has a female market which follows the concept of
female market in Hong Kong.
There is an international airport, Senai International Airport
at Senai. Senai is an industrial area with factories set up by
foreign investors. It will be developed into an international
cargo hub under the Iskandar Development Region. Beside serving
cargo industry, Senai International Airport also serves as the
entry point for visitors from all over the world into this
region.
With the influx of investment from all over the world into
Iskandar Development Region, tourism industry will not be
forgotten by the Johor State government. Currently, there are
middle-east investors proposing to develop theme parks at
Nusajaya.
A company under Berjaya Group, Central Malaysian Properties Sdn
Bhd has acquired the Waterfront Floating City and has changed
its name to Lido Boulevard. It will be a mixed residential and
commercial development. The special feature of this development
is that most of the structures are constructed above the sea and
supported by piles. This development has stirred much
controversy among the locals as it occupies the seafront facing
Singapore, in a way blocking and spoiling the sea view whereas
there are plenty of inner lands that can be used for development.
Malaysia is now facing an upward surge of fuel price,
construction material price and commodity price. Inevitably, the
pace of developemnt of Iskandar Development Region is now being
hampered. Barring unforeseen circumstances in the future, as
long as the national leaders stick to their commitments,
Iskandar Development Region will be one of the successful mega
project in Malaysia.
This article is written by Chai Yong from
http://www.temasekmap.com which is about an ebook "Travel Guide
of Singapore Batam Bintan Johor" and related maps.
About the author:
Chai Yong is a part time netpreneur. He likes to travel and
enjoy photographing. Currently he is operating 2 websites i.e.
(i) www.temasekmap.com which is about an ebook "Travel Guide of
Singapore Batam Bintan Johor" and related maps and (ii)
www.window-safety-lock.com which is about a keyless window lock.
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