Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor in Southern Malaysia. It is very close to Singapore and receives lots of foreign tourists from Singapore. The city was founded by Daeng Ibrahim, the father of Abu Bakar one of the best remembered Sultan of Malaysia and the Chinese businessman Wong Ah Fook. The city has grown tremendously since Malaysia’s independence in 1957. The city is an important industrial center and has electronics, petrochemical and ship building factories. The retail shopping scenario in the city is highly developed as it attracts many visitors from Singapore. The transport network in the city is well developed and there are two major highways that link the Central business district to the suburbs. The inner ring road helps in controlling traffic in and around the Central Business District. The Senai International Airport is a major airport and serves many domestic and International airlines. The future plans in the city include a monorail project.
The city is a good place for investment property. Real estate both commercial and residential is affordable in Johor Bahru and you can invest in property based on your investment appetite.