ISKANDAR PUTERI
Iskandar Puteri is a city which functions as the administrative capital of the state of Johor, Malaysia (Kota Iskandar) and represents the seat of government of the state of Johor (Executive branch & Legislative branch). Situated along the Straits of Johor at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula, it is also the southernmost city in Peninsular Malaysia.
Together with the adjacent cities of Johor Bahru (the official state capital of Johor) and Pasir Gudang, the three adjoining cities are commonly located within the Johor Bahru District and they anchor Malaysia's third largest urban agglomeration, Iskandar Malaysia, with a population of 2.2 million (As of August 2020).
Iskandar Puteri
In January 2016, Nusajaya was renamed to its former prestigious name, Iskandar Puteri by Sultan Ibrahim, current Sultan of Johor. Johor Bahru Tengah Municipal Council was upgraded to Iskandar Puteri City Council on 22 November 2017.
Locations of Iskandar Puteri and its suburbs
Iskandar Puteri is Johor's second city, and Malaysia's 14th. It administered by the Iskandar Puteri City Council. It houses Kota Iskandar, the administrative centre for the government of Johor State. It houses the Johor State Legislative Assembly and Johor Chief Minister's Office. Mahkota Square also located here.
Iskander Puteri is the second largest city in Johor. As of 2010, the municipal area of Iskandar Puteri has a population of 515,462.[13] It ranks as the seventh most populous urban centre in Malaysia (2010).[13]
Ethnic groups in Iskandar Puteri, 2010
Ethnicity Population Percentage
Bumiputera, Malay 169,415 32.00%
Chinese 225,178 43.68%
Indian 64,997 12.61%
Other Bumiputera 14,694 2.85%
Others 2,876 0.56%
Non-Malaysian 42,802 8.30%
Education
Iskandar Puteri residences
Townships such as Nusa Bayu, Gerbang Nusajaya, Setia Eco Gardens, Casa Almyra, Nusa Sentral, Taman Universiti, Nusa Indah, Taman Nusa Bestari Jaya, Bestari Heights, East Ledang, Estuari, Ledang Heights, Nusa Idaman, Nusa Bayu, Nusa Bestari, Nusa Bestari 2, Nusa Duta, Bukit Indah, Horizon Hills and Sunway Iskandar are located within this zone.
Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas, which ranks as Malaysia's largest container port since 2004 lies in the western side of the city. It is the 19th busiest container port in the world as of 2013. Iskandar Puteri houses the Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal, with destinations to cities in Indonesia.
Kota Iskandar is an integrated development that is planned together with its carefully inspired design. It consists of the offices of the Johor State Government & the Federal Government. Kota Iskandar is the site of the modern administrative capital of Johor , just like Putrajaya where the country’s administrative capital lies. Situated on a 320 acre site of manicured gardens and parks, Kota Iskandar was declared open by the late Sultan of Johor, Sultan Iskandar on April 2009. It is home to 6,000 civil servants, serving the State and Federal Government offices.
Kota Iskandar began with a vision to develop a destination unlike any other. One that integrates government departments in an open and sustainable environment, creating an iconic hub ideal for staff, investors, visitors and Johoreans alike. To bring this vision to reality, a joint venture was formed between the Johor State government and UEM Land Berhad called Cahaya Jauhar to “co-create the future”.
Medini Iskandar Malaysia
Medini is a 2,230 acres (9.0 km2) urban township development planned for a population of 450,000 by 2030. Medini is Malaysia's largest single urban development to date and will become the smart and connected Central Business District of Iskandar Puteri. The gross development value of Medini stands at US$20 billion spanning 15 to 20 years.
The name Medini comes from the ancient name of the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, Ujong Medini. Medini's regulatory framework was created through a collaboration between MIM and the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) to attract investors and support national economic development. IRDA facilitates licensing and registration requirements for new businesses and investors. In addition, there are also fiscal and non-fiscal incentive packages specific to Medini.
Smart City Initiatives