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I Compared Johor And Batam As Housing Alternatives For Singaporeans — One Market Had More Upside Than I Expected

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Over 40,000 Daily Commuters Will Ride The RTS in 2027: Is Johor’s Last-Mile Plan Adequate To Avoid Massive Congestion?

The RTS launches in January 2027 with 40,000 daily commuters expected from day one. Timothy Tay · 24 May 2026 · 6 min read 103

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This Singapore Hospitality Brand Just Opened A Design-Led Hotel In Penang — Built Around A “Social Living” Concept

Frasers Hospitality has opened Capri by Fraser in Penang at 31 Jalan Magazine, featuring 248 rooms and residences, heritage-inspired design Sihan Chia · 24 May 2026 · 4 min read 19

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Skypark Kepler Review: JB’s First Banyan-Managed Branded Residence At Lido Waterfront Boulevard

Skypark Kepler is JB's first Banyan-managed branded residence within the Lido Waterfront Boulevard masterplan. Ryan J. Ong · 20 May 2026 · 7 min read 149

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How the RTS Link Is Changing the Way Singaporeans Think About Living in Johor Bahru

The upcoming RTS link is prompting some Singaporeans to reconsider Johor Bahru as more than a weekend destination. Timothy Tay · 3 May 2026 · 5 min read 403

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Why Some Singaporeans Are Considering A Second Home In Malaysia Without Leaving Singapore — Thanks To MM2H

Malaysia’s MM2H programme is seeing renewed interest from Singaporeans as a second base strategy. Timothy Tay · 19 Mar 2026 · 6 min read 719

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What Under $200K Buys In Malaysia Today — From Freehold Apartments to Beachfront Suites

Tropicana unveiled new show units for three developments in Malaysia, Skypark Kepler in Johor Bahru, Breeze Hill in Genting Highlands Timothy Tay · 8 Feb 2026 · 4 min read 125

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What $940,000 Buys You in Penang Today — Inside a New Freehold Landed Estate

We look at Jesselton Courtyard, a new freehold landed development in Penang, Malaysia, launched for sale in Singapore. Timothy Tay · 19 Jan 2026 · 2 min read 290

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Why ‘Cheap’ Johor Property Can Get Expensive Very Quickly For Singaporeans

With renewed interest driven by cross-border infrastructure plans and policy developments, Johor property is back on Singapore buyers’ radar. Timothy Tay · 14 Jan 2026 · 11 min read 364