Johor's JLand forms development partnerships for Malaysia, Australia
JLand, the real estate and infrastructure arm of Johor Corp (JCorp) said these partnerships further strengthen its position as a cross-border development partner of choice, anchored by collaborations with reputable partners that share its long-term vision and delivery discipline.
While the FEC partnership deepens JLG's presence in Australia, it said the collaboration with Mayland reinforces its strategy to scale domestic value through well-timed land activation.
"Aligned with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), this partnership expands JLG's reach into mature markets while accelerating delivery, building investor confidence, and ensuring that cross-border growth drives inclusive, long-term impact for Johor and Malaysia," it said in a statement.
JLand managing director Datuk Akmal Ahmad said these potential collaborations reflect the disciplined, strategic approach the group's taken in expanding its footprint across key urban markets.
"From our base in Johor to transformative precincts in Australia, we remain focused on developing places that are not only commercially sound but
socially meaningful and environmentally resilient," he said.
Meanwhile, FEC executive director Craig Williams said the formation of key strategic partnerships has long added the success of FECs global portfolio.
"The potential alliance with JLand Group offers an opportunity to bring together a shared commitment to delivering more than just buildings, instead creating places that respond to the needs of the locality and in turn drive social and economic benefits for locals and the wider community," added Williams.
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