Nusajaya
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Nusajaya is a new town and when completed will be the new administration centre of Johor, Malaysia. The town is currently under construction with some housing phases already completed and launched. It is located west of Johor Bahru, near the town of Gelang Patah.
The town is built in an area spanning 24,000 acres combining residential, commercial and industrial elements.
The largest private sector-initiated development in South East Asia, Nusajaya, when completed, will be Asia's foremost fully integrated city with a world-class environment for business, living and leisure.
A key component of the South Johor Economic Region, Nusajaya - 24,000 acres of contiguous land, is the single largest privately-owned land bank in South East Asia.
Nusajaya holds tremendous promise to become a natural hub through which Malaysian and multinational businesses can effortlessly and efficiently connect with all four corners of the globe. Strategically positioned in Johor, Malaysia's second largest domestic market, Nusajaya offers full connectivity to the world, via comprehensive air, road, rail and sea networks as well as digitally, via its fibre optic telecommunications infrastructure.
With a land area spanning 24,000 acres, it has been meticulously designed to preserve the lush greenery and natural habitat within the area. Its strategic location, sophisticated infrastructure and attractive investment incentives are bound to propel it to become a model city for the 21st century.
Corporations and investors can now play a role in this exciting development by embarking in joint-venture developments or acquiring prime development land parcels in Nusajaya.
Nusajaya is a city, not a town.
Nusajaya the Regional City – The Main Driver and Key Component of the Iskandar Development Region
Nusajaya, a 24,000 acres integrated urban development in South-west Johor, is a key development project within the Iskandar Development Region (IDR) – an emerging economic zone in South Johor. Nusajaya, poised to be Asia’s foremost integrated city, is about convergence of diverse developments on a scale and diversity that has never been attempted in Malaysia before. This significant development is positioned to be the largest, premier, fully-integrated urban development in South East Asia offering significant investment, financial and business opportunities for local, regional and international entrepreneurs as well as investors.
The principal thrust of Nusajaya’s development strategy is to offer to the global business and residential markets a sustainable, growing, well-planned community against a backdrop of greenery, water-features and landscaped parks as well as gardens. This iconic, integrated development is propelled by nation-building aspirations, commercial vigour and commitment to stakeholder value enhancement.
To catalyse the development of Nusajaya are the seven signature developments – Johor State New Administrative Centre (JSNAC), Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC), Medical City, EduCity, Puteri Harbour at the Waterfront Precinct, International Destination Resort and Leisure & Lifestyle. Nusajaya’s overall development is planned and designed to be sustainable, environment-sensitive and conducive for business, living and leisure thus enhancing and enriching the quality of life for all who live, work, study and play there.
UEM Land Sdn Bhd, through its subsidiary Bandar Nusajaya Development Sdn Bhd, is the master developer of this largest private sector development in South-East Asia. The Company perceives the IDR Masterplan as the catalyst to expedite the development of its projects that have been planned since 1993.
Background of the Development
Nusajaya’s planning was done in the mid 1990’s when the Malaysia Singapore Second Crossing (now known as Malaysia-Singapore Second Link) was in the planning process. The land resultant in the vicinity of the development of the Second Crossing Expressway and the Johor Bahru Expressway (components of the Second Crossing) was inevitably planned for urbanization to generate income for the economy of the adjacent area in particular and for Johor in general.
However, the regional financial crisis in 1997 took its toll and set the development back by several years. In 2003, there was a restructuring of the land use. A revised Master Plan approved by the Johor State Government formulated a framework that included several catalyst developments that were deemed necessary to kick-start Nusajaya’s growth.
These catalyst developments which are pivotal to Nusajaya’s evolution as a regional city form the backbone of the IDR Masterplan. As the area within Nusajaya’s vicinity is underdeveloped in comparison to other parts of South Johor, it provided the opportunity for an innovative master planning and infrastructure development that caters to global market demands. With development-ready, contiguous land, Nusajaya has the flexibility to be the main driver of the IDR and the trail-blazer for the Ninth Malaysia Plan roll-out.
About the Developer
The master developer of Nusajaya, UEM Land Sdn Bhd (UEML), was incorporated in Malaysia on October 7th 1982. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UEM World Berhad, a diversified public company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia which had undertaken various mega national-interest projects namely the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, North-South Expressway and National Sports Complex. UEML aspires to be the premier developer in township, property and facility management in the South East Asian region and sees itself as a global community builder.
Johor State New Administrative Centre (JSNAC)
The JSNAC at Nusajaya will be an integrated development of Johor State and Federal government department offices that spans 320 acres with landscaped gardens and parks. JSNAC’s milieu of state and federal government complexes within one area will contribute to facilitate the government machinery’s efficiency befitting the status of a modern and progressive administration. The components that will enhance JSNAC as the seat of government for Johor state are the Dewan Negeri Johor – State Assembly, Menteri Besar & State Secretary Complex, Dataran Mahkota ceremonial plaza and the State Government Departments Complex that will be completed by September 2007 during Phase 1. The development of the mosque and government quarters under Phase 2 is in its final design stage whilst the Federal Government Department Complex is scheduled for completion during Phase 3.
Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC)
SiLC is a 1,372 acre industrial park focusing on developing the value chains of integrated “clean” industrial clusters of three major areas – Advanced technologies, Nutrition & Health Industries and Logistics. Aimed at housing local and foreign high technology companies, SiLC is distinctive by focusing only on more advanced industries but not limited to biotechnology and semiconductor. Its close proximity to two international airports and cargo hubs as well as four seaports both in Johor and Singapore is a value-adding advantage. As an international gateway, this key logistical factor adds soaring value to the business activities of industry players. The overall development will be developed in phases spanning up to 10 years. Completion of infrastructure construction is expected to be in November 2007.
Medical City
The Medical City is a niche development tailored specifically to meet the increasing regional demand for better healthcare services and wellness. A Medical Park within the City will focus on meeting the immediate healthcare needs of the growing local and surrounding population within Nusajaya that is currently an unserved market.
As an integrated development, the facilities within the Medical City shall cater to the three distinctive areas under the health spectrum, namely:
modern medicine, traditional and complementary medicine (TCM), and wellness
The Medical Park, spanning 67 acres, will provide a hospital that will be operated by a regional healthcare provider, a health screening centre, a government-run polyclinic, a general practitioners’ suites complex, a specialists’ suites complex, a nursing college and facilities for traditional and complementary medicine as well as wellness. Expected commencement of operations for the first private hospital is in 2009.
EduCity
EduCity, a 600 acre education enclave is envisioned as “A Community of Best Practices in Academia” and is adopting the best-of-breed approach in bringing world-class education to Malaysia. It is conceptualised to provide a platform for inter-faculties from world-renowned universities working together within a multi-varsity university environment, modeled after the Knowledge City project in Dubai. Under this concept only a few of the world’s best universities from United Kingdom, United States of America, Europe, Canada, Australia, Japan and India have been invited to establish their off-shore faculties in EduCity. An international partnership has been formed and they will be managing the University at Nusajaya which is targeted to commence operation by the end of 2009. It will replicate faculties from America’s foremost technology-based university. EduCity strives to provide quality, global education within Asia’s reach.
Puteri Harbour at the Waterfront Precinct
Puteri Harbour is an integrated waterfront and marina development that spans 687 acres and offers a panoramic view of the Straits of Johor. This waterfront precinct, fashioned after the French Riviera, is adjacent to the JSNAC and offers boundless real estate benefits to the astute investor. It is envisaged to be a unique lifestyle community, offering the experience of exceptional waterfront living, dining, fashion, the arts and culture in a safe and picture perfect natural setting. The Waterfront Precinct will be an ideal location for global or regional commerce and events, with state-of-the-art facilities and a business-friendly environment that will create world-class personal or business investment opportunities. Thus far, approval from the state government and the Department of Environment to build exclusive condominiums, marina, a retail centre and water transportation terminal has been obtained. The Waterfront Precinct will be developed in phases spanning 15 years and is estimated to be completed in 2021.
International Destination Resort
The IDR is envisioned to be a complete destination resort anchored by an “international standard” or “international brand” theme park and other themed attractions with great emphasis on strong brand identity. The development components include two theme parks – an anchor theme park and a secondary theme park, a water park, hotels, resort real estate, one or more golf courses, a large value retail centre, two smaller retail or restaurant districts and a marina. This prospective tourism magnet will appeal to residents, and domestic as well as international tourists, targeting mainly the Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and the East Asia Market. At its inception, the IDR is expected to attract four million visitors per annum.
Residential
Residential areas are planned to cater to low, middle and high income buyers. These residential areas will be complemented with modern amenities, safety and security features, comprehensive infrastructure, business opportunities and pleasant environment. Among the residential areas being developed are Nusa Idaman, Ledang Heights and Horizon Hills. Each housing estate will have its own unique features to appeal to the discerning needs of its target audience. When completed, Nusajaya is expected to be the home for a cosmopolitan community of 500 000 residents.
Nusajaya the regional city is poised to be a world-class city that embodies a diversity of signature developments – making it the most desired city to live, work, play, enhance and enrich one’s life.
[edit] Rumours
There are rumours that a Disneyland theme park may be built in Nusajaya[1]. Malaysia's Prime Minister met a group which showed interest in setting up a Disneyland in May 2006.
However, Disney dismissed the reports afterwards.
[edit] External links
| SJER zones | Johor Bahru • Skudai • Bandar Nusajaya • Tanjung Kupang • Pasir Gudang • Permas Jaya • Senai • Kulai • Bandar Dato' Onn • Bandar Sri Alam • Tampoi • Gelang Patah • Ulu Tiram • Tanjung Langsat |  |
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| SJER Major Landmarks | Persada Johor • Johor-Singapore Causeway • Southern Integrated Gateway • Nusajaya • Malaysia-Singapore Second Link • Johor Port • Port of Tanjung Pelepas • Johor Technopark • Senai International Airport • Tanjung Piai | |
| SJER Infrastructure | Pasir Gudang Highway • Second Link Expressway • North-South Expressway Southern Route • JB Monorail • Senai-Desaru Expressway | |
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