Medini Iskandar Malaysia

Medini Iskandar Malaysia
Location	Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Status	Under construction
Companies
Developer	Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Technical details
Size	902 hectares (2,230 arces)

Medini Iskandar Malaysia (MIM) is a suburb in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru District, Johor, Malaysia.

Medini is a 2,230 acres (9.0 km²) urban township development. It's planned for a population of 450,000 by 2030. Medini is Malaysia's largest single urban development to date and will become the Central Business District of Iskandar Puteri. The gross development value of Medini stands at US$20 billion, spanning 15 to 20 years to develop.

Name

The name Medini is derived from the ancient name of the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, Ujong Medini.^{[citation needed]}

Shareholders

Established in 2007, MIM's original shareholders include: Iskandar Investment Berhad (‘IIB’) (75%) – majority owned by Khazanah Nasional Berhad (‘KNB’) – and United World Infrastructure (‘UWI’)^[1] (25%). The development was launched at CityScape Dubai,^[2] an annual property investment trade show for the real estate industry.

In 2008, IIB and UWI established two public-private partnerships with additional Middle Eastern partners to facilitate the development of Medini: Global Capital and Development Sdn Bhd. with Mubadala from Abu Dhabi and Medini Central Sdn Bhd with Kuwait Finance House (‘KFH’) from Kuwait.

In 2013, Mitsui & Co Ltd.^[3] acquired 20% of the shares in MIM to support the development of Medini's smart city infrastructure and services.

Today, shareholders of MIM include Jasmine Acres Sdn Bhd (60%), UWI (20%), and Mitsui & Co., Ltd (20%). Jasmine Acres is jointly owned by IIB and KNB.

Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd

The company behind Medini's development is Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd ("MIM"),^[4] a public-private partnership between a group of Malaysian Government Linked Companies (GLCs) and private investors.

Since MIM's inception in 2007, the company has been responsible for each stage of the development value chain: from master planning and infrastructure development, to being a building developer and a township management service provider.

Medini Masterplan

The Medini masterplan was designed upon UWI's economic cluster model.^[5] Economic clusters are mixed-use, urban developments with a 24-hour lifecycle. They offer convenient living, working, and leisure activities for residents, visitors, and workers. Each cluster is integrated within the surrounding economic network.

The masterplan is divided into 5 independently themed zones:

Zone A; Medini North

Zone A includes LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort, Mall of Medini, Gleneagles Medini Hospital,^[6] and the Afiniti Medini:^[7] an urban wellness project including Somerset Medini Serviced Suites and CIMB Leadership Training Centre.

Zone B; Medini Business District

Zone B is a planned business and media district which includes office space, residential buildings, and community centers.

Zone C, D and E; Medini Central

Medini Central includes trade and logistics, creative parks, and a heritage district. Zone E, now known as Avira,^[8] is a 207-acre development for wellness initiatives with a dedicated wellness center.

Zone F; Medini South

Zone F features Sunway Iskandar.^[9] Sunway Iskandar, known as Nature's Capital City, is home to eco-parks, villas, boutique retail centers, as well as, a health and wellness village.

Medini Regulatory Framework

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.^[10]

Smart City Initiatives

Medini's township management services are provided through partnerships between MIM and specialized service providers. In 2015, MIM signed two joint venture agreements with: a subsidiary company of Telekom Malaysia, to^[11] provide ICT services, and with UEM Sunrise Edgenta, to provide estate and building management services.^[12]

Tourist attractions

Legoland Malaysia Resort^[13]
Mall of Medini^[14]

Public transportation

There are buses shuttling to and from Medini. The main bus stop in this area is the Mall of Medini/ Legoland Malaysia Resort.

Bus No.	Destinations
CW7L	Hotel Ramada Medini ↔ Tuas Link MRT station (Singapore) via Mall of Medini/ Legoland Malaysia Resort
LM01	JB Sentral ↔ Terminal Gelang Patah via Mall of Medinin/ Legoland Malaysia Resort
IP01	Larkin Sentral (Medan Selera Johor) ↔ Puteri Harbour via Mall of Medini/ Legoland Malaysia Resort
IP02	Puteri Harbour ↔ AEON Bukit Indah Shopping Centre via Mall of Medini/ Legoland Malaysia Resort
IP03	Puteri Harbour ↔ Rumah Iskandar Malaysia via Mall of Medini/ Legoland Malaysia Resort
FC2	Forest City (Johor) ↔ AEON Bukit Indah Shopping Centre via Mall of Medini

References

^ "United World Infrastructure".
^ "Iskandar Malaysia's $20bn 'Medini' launched at Cityscape Dubai 2008". Meed.
^ "MIMSB gets Mitsui as strategic partner". The Star.
^ Kolesnikov-Jessop, Sonia (29 June 2010). "A Twin, and Rival, to Singapore Rises in Malaysia". The New York Times. NY Times.
^ "Economic Cluster Model". Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
^ "Gleneagles Medini Hospital".
^ "Afiniti Residences, Medini Iskandar Malaysia". Reuters. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
^ "Opportunity to invest in Johor property". Archived from the original on 18 April 2016.
^ "Sunway Iskandar phase 1 to launch by early 2014". Kinibiz. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016.
^ "Medini Incentives".
^ "TELEKOM MALAYSIA BERHAD AND MEDINI ISKANDAR MALAYSIA SDN BHD INK PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE SMART SOLUTIONS IN MEDINI ISKANDAR MALAYSIA". TM.
^ "Township Management, UEM Sunrise Edgenta form JV company". NST.
^ "LEGOLAND Malaysia lays bricks to emulate Orlando South East Asia". Bloomberg.
^ "Mall of Medini in Johor opens first phase". The Star.

External links

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[1] "United World Infrastructure".

[2] "Iskandar Malaysia's $20bn 'Medini' launched at Cityscape Dubai 2008". Meed.

[3] "MIMSB gets Mitsui as strategic partner". The Star.

[4] Kolesnikov-Jessop, Sonia (29 June 2010). "A Twin, and Rival, to Singapore Rises in Malaysia". The New York Times. NY Times.

[5] "Economic Cluster Model". Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.

[6] "Gleneagles Medini Hospital".

[7] "Afiniti Residences, Medini Iskandar Malaysia". Reuters. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2016.

[8] "Opportunity to invest in Johor property". Archived from the original on 18 April 2016.

[9] "Sunway Iskandar phase 1 to launch by early 2014". Kinibiz. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016.

[10] "Medini Incentives".

[11] "TELEKOM MALAYSIA BERHAD AND MEDINI ISKANDAR MALAYSIA SDN BHD INK PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE SMART SOLUTIONS IN MEDINI ISKANDAR MALAYSIA". TM.

[12] "Township Management, UEM Sunrise Edgenta form JV company". NST.

[13] "LEGOLAND Malaysia lays bricks to emulate Orlando South East Asia". Bloomberg.

[14] "Mall of Medini in Johor opens first phase". The Star.

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v t e Iskandar Malaysia
Districts	Kulai Johor Bahru Pontian (partial)
Key entities	Khazanah Nasional Iskandar Regional Development Authority Iskandar Investment Berhad Johor Corporation UEM Group
Local authorities	Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn) Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) Kulai Municipal Council (MPKu) Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG)
Economic zones	Zone A: Johor Bahru City Centre Zone B: Iskandar Puteri Zone C: Western Gate Development Zone D: Eastern Gate Development Zone E: Senai-Skudai
Major towns and suburb	Johor Bahru Bandar Dato' Onn Danga Bay Johor Jaya Desa Jaya Ehsan Jaya Desa Cemerlang Puteri Wangsa Pelangi Indah Mount Austin Larkin Plentong Tampoi Tebrau Ulu Tiram Permas Jaya Iskandar Puteri Bukit Indah Forest City Gelang Patah Horizon Hills Kangkar Pulai Kota Iskandar Medini Iskandar Malaysia Skudai Taman Universiti Taman Ungku Tun Aminah Tanjung Kupang Ulu Choh Pasir Gudang Bandar Seri Alam Masai Kota Masai Sungai Tiram Tanjung Langsat Bandar Kulai Indahpura Senai Saleng Sedenak Seelong Sengkang Pekan Nanas Kukup Ayer Bemban
Major landmarks	Iskandar Coastal Bridge Iskandar Malaysia Studios Johor–Singapore Causeway Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple Johor Port Johor Premium Outlets Johor Technology Park Kempas Sentral Komtar JBCC Kota Iskandar Larkin Sentral Legoland Malaysia Malaysia–Singapore Second Link Sultan Abu Bakar Complex Mall of Medini MSC Cyberport Permas Jaya Bridge Persada Johor International Convention Centre Port of Tanjung Pelepas Senai International Airport Southern Integrated Gateway Sultan Iskandar Building JB Sentral Sungai Johor Bridge Sultan Iskandar Mosque Tanjung Piai
Infrastructure	Bukit Indah Highway Iskandar Coastal Highway Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway Johor Bahru Inner Ring Road Johor Bahru–Pasir Gudang Elevated Expressway Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System North–South Expressway southern route Pasir Gudang Highway Johor Bahru East Coast Highway Gemas–Johor Bahru double-tracking and electrification project Second Link Expressway Senai–Desaru Expressway Skudai Highway Tebrau Highway
Education	Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic (PIS) MDIS Malaysia Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) University of Reading Malaysia Campus University of Southampton Southern University College (Southen UC)