Is Johor property the play of the decade?
Yvonne Chin
10 Mar 2026
Catalysts:
- RTS Link (Rapid Transit System) — expected operational 2026
- Forest City ongoing but adapting
- Chinese FDI into data centres and manufacturing in Johor
- Singapore spillover demand as SG property becomes unaffordable
Risks:
- Political uncertainty on both sides
- Oversupply in certain segments (especially Forest City)
- Currency risk for SGD earners buying in MYR
If RTS goes live and Singapore workers start living in JB, areas within 2-3km of Bukit Chagar station could see 20-30% appreciation.
Big if. But what's your take?
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