Johor — a top regional hotspot

Faster connection: The RTS Link will facilitate the commute between Singapore and Johor Baru, with a journey time of about five minutes between the two stations.

It appears to be a foregone conclusion that Malaysia’s property sector has shifted its eyes southward and the spotlight is decisively on the state that is closest to Singapore.

Johor, fuelled by unprecedented governmental focus – namely the establishment of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the imminent completion of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link – has emerged as the undisputed top regional hotspot for transaction activity, price appreciation and investment potential heading into 2026.