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Acquisition Matrix

Entry Price Is Not the Cost of Entry

Whether you are a Malaysian local, or foreign buyer, there are different costs and expenses involved when you want to buy a new launch property in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Some people may think that Malaysian properties are relatively cheap? Or are they? The following are some financial costs involved that you may wish to know.

Purchase Price

Stamp Duty

SPA Legal Fees

Loan Legal Fees

Valuation Fees

State Levy

ROI Projection

You Are Buying the Future Not The Present

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is driving unprecedented growth across Johor Bahru, attracting global investment and creating new cross-border business opportunities. Designed to combine Singapore’s world-class financial hub with Johor’s competitive land and operational scale, the zone offers a compelling landscape for forward-thinking investors.

Size of JS-SEZ Zone

Global Tech Giants Footprint

Skilled Jobs Creation

3,500+ km² JS-SEZ Zone covering 9 flagship areas focused on AI, tech, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing

Committed major investments or established operations within the JS-SEZ ecosystem - NVIDIA, Microsoft, ByteDance, Google, AirTrunk, etc

20,000+ skilled jobs & 100 major projects targeted in the first 10 years of development of the JS-SEZ

Record Breaking Invesment

Seamless Travel to JB from Spore

World-Class Education

JS-SEZ has secured RM68 billion (approx. S$21.9 billion) in approved investments (as at Feb 2026). Singapore alone committed to RM28.5 billion.

Seamless cross-border transit via the RTS Link, drastically reducing travel time directly into Johor Bahru from Singapore. Moves up to 10,000 passengers per hour, per direction.

Established global institutions, such as Marlborough College Malaysia, Raffles American School, Invictus International School, and Sunway International School, anchor the region.

The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, tax, or financial advice. Rules, fees, levies, and financing terms may change over time and may vary depending on buyer profile, property type, price point, and current regulations. Buyers are encouraged to obtain independent legal and financial advice before making any commitment.