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New Straits Times
an hour ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Ascott set to run residence in Johor's Coronation Square
JOHOR BARU: Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd and Singapore's Capital Tower Holdings are set to bring in The Ascott Limited into the Sultan Iskandar Business Centre — better known as Coronation Square — in a move to strengthen Johor as a key cross-border business hub. It is learnt that Ascott will serve as the anchor serviced residence operator within Coronation Square, operating under the name The Ascott Coronation Square. Sources familiar with the matter said that the two parties are expected to formalise their partnership early next month at Capital Tower's headquarters in Singapore. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi is scheduled to witness the event. The development is part of the larger Ibrahim International Business District (IIBD), Johor's flagship urban regeneration project to catalyse cross-border commerce and economic growth. Capital Tower Holdings, which is owned by CapitaLand Investment, currently manages over 950 properties worldwide under brands like The Ascott, Citadines, Somerset and Oakwood. "Ascott will be the anchor serviced residence at Coronation Square, aligning premium hospitality with Johor's ambitions as a cross-border commerce gateway," the source said. "This deal will position Ascott as the anchor serviced residence brand at Coronation Square, leveraging its global management expertise for Iskandar Malaysia's flagship commercial node," the source added. Coronation Square is the first integrated development under the state government and Johor Corporation's IIBD blueprint. The 101.2-hectare mixed-use district will feature retail malls, medical suites, office towers, serviced apartments and a hotel, all designed to create a future-ready urban ecosystem. Coronade Properties aims to differentiate itself as an innovator in sustainable, future-ready real estate, with Coronation Square envisioned as a landmark mixed-use destination integrating commercial, hospitality and urban living components. The Square is located strategically adjacent to the customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) complex and Causeway access, giving it appeal to Singapore-based business travellers and regional executives. Industry analysts suggested that The Ascott tie-up may generate a cascade effect, boosting investor sentiment across other IIBD projects, including The Realm hotel, Sovereign Garden residences and The Vault office tower. Earlier estimates indicated the IIBD cluster may contribute over RM9 billion in economic impact by 2028.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Johor MB urges immediate federal action on autogate glitches
Menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar customs, immigration and quarantine complex in Johor today. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The Johor government has urged the federal authorities to act immediately to prevent a recurrence of the system disruption at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar customs, immigration and quarantine (BSI) complex in Johor today. Expressing disappointment over the disruption, menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said although there have been slight improvements in managing congestion, they remain insufficient. 'I have raised this matter directly with the relevant federal authorities. 'Such weaknesses not only inconvenience the public but may also tarnish the image of the state and nation, especially as this is one of the busiest entry points in the region,' he said in a Facebook post today. Long queues had built up at the BSI and Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB) CIQs in Johor Bahru and other major entry points in the country, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Terminal 1 and 2, following the autogate glitches from yesterday. However, Malaysian passport holders were able to use the autogates without any problem. The Malaysian Border Control Agency attributed the disruption to data integration issues, which had slowed the cross-checking process in the MyIMMs system. Johor public works, transport, infrastructure and communication committee chairman Fazli Salleh said as of 6pm today, 26 out of 68 e-gates at BSI and three out of 12 at KSAB were back in service.
Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Johor MB urges swift action on system disruption at CIQ BSI
JOHOR BAHRU — The Johor government has urged the relevant federal authorities to take immediate action to prevent a recurrence of the system disruption at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) here. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the incident highlights the need for an efficient, reliable and consistently operational system, given that the CIQ BSI is one of the country's main international gateways. Expressing disappointment over the disruption, which lasted more than 24 hours, he said that although there have been slight improvements in managing congestion, they remain insufficient. 'Such weaknesses not only inconvenience the public but may also tarnish the image of the state and nation, especially as this is one of the busiest entry points in the region,' he said in a Facebook post following an unannounced visit to the CIQ BSI. Located in the heart of Johor Bahru, the CIQ BSI handles hundreds of thousands of daily cross-border movements, particularly between Malaysia and Singapore. The Malaysian Border Control Agency earlier said the disruption to the autogate system for foreign visitors at the country's main entry points since yesterday is due to data integration issues, which have slowed the cross-checking process in the MyIMMS system. The glitch had led to long queues and congestion at several locations, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2, as well as the CIQ complexes at BSI and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar in Johor. — BERNAMA
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Johor MB calls for urgent fix to CIQ BSI system disruption
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government has urged the relevant federal authorities to take immediate action to prevent a recurrence of the system disruption at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) here. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the incident highlights the need for an efficient, reliable and consistently operational system, given that the CIQ BSI is one of the country's main international gateways. Expressing disappointment over the disruption, which lasted more than 24 hours, he said that although there have been slight improvements in managing congestion, they remain insufficient. 'Such weaknesses not only inconvenience the public but may also tarnish the image of the state and nation, especially as this is one of the busiest entry points in the region,' he said in a Facebook post following an unannounced visit to the CIQ BSI. Located in the heart of Johor Bahru, the CIQ BSI handles hundreds of thousands of daily cross-border movements, particularly between Malaysia and Singapore. The Malaysian Border Control Agency earlier said the disruption to the autogate system for foreign visitors at the country's main entry points since yesterday is due to data integration issues, which have slowed the cross-checking process in the MyIMMS system. The glitch had led to long queues and congestion at several locations, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2, as well as the CIQ complexes at BSI and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar in Johor. - Bernama
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Johor MB calls for urgent action over prolonged autogate disruption
JOHOR BARU: Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has voiced his disappointment regarding a system disruption involving the autogates that lasted over 24 hours, causing congestion at checkpoints. He noted that the disruption affected the smooth flow of in and out transactions. "I have extended this matter directly to relevant parties at the Federal level. I urge immediate steps to be taken to ensure that this issue does not repeat," he said after making a surprise visit to the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (BSI) here. Onn emphasized the need for an efficient, consistent operating system capable of functioning optimally at all times. "As I have stated before, despite some improvements in crowd management, it is not adequate. Operations at the country's border gates have not yet reached the level of efficiency we expected," he remarked, adding that such incidents not only inconvenience the public but also affect the state and country's image. Since Friday noon, foreigners have been unable to use all autogates nationwide, though those with Malaysian passports remain unaffected. As of press time, some autogates have begun resuming services in stages nationwide since 4.30pm. More to come
