Menara Delima Satu — Phase 1 Pomegranate-Themed High-Rise Tower at Forest City's Reclaimed-Island Smart Eco-City

Menara Delima Satu is a freehold residential development positioned within Forest City in the Johor Bahru district of Johor, developed by Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV). The "Menara Delima Satu" naming combines "Menara" (Malay for tower), "Delima" (pomegranate), and "Satu" (one) — reflecting a pomegranate-themed Phase 1 high-rise tower within Forest City's vertical residential portfolio.

Forest City — Country Garden Pacificview's 4-Island Reclaimed-Land Smart Eco-City in Iskandar Puteri

Forest City is one of Southeast Asia's most ambitious integrated property developments — a freehold smart and intelligent city built on four man-made reclaimed islands in the Strait of Johor, located in Tanjung Kupang within the Iskandar Puteri district of Johor Bahru. The project is the master development of Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV) — a joint venture between China-based Country Garden Holdings Ltd (Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing 2007.HK) and Esplanade Danga 88 Sdn Bhd (an associate of Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor / KPRJ, with Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Ismail as the main shareholder of the parent EDSB). Forest City is officially designated as a Special Financial Zone (SFZ) within Iskandar Malaysia and was officiated by then-Prime Minister Najib Razak in 2016.

Verified Forest City Features

• Total area: Approximately 3,425 acres (1,386 ha) across four reclaimed man-made islands
• Tenure: Freehold
• Initial gross development value: Up to RM600 billion over 20-30 year development period (RM450 billion post-DEIA revision)
• Target population: 700,000 residents at full completion
• Master plan: Designed by SASAKI (international firm); Huawei smart-city technology partner
• Island zoning: Island 1 (High-Tech Industry & residential), Island 2 (CBD & Tourism), Island 3 (Finance), Island 4 (Conferences & Forums)
• Multi-layered urban design: Vertical greening with parks/recreation on top layer, vehicles on lower layer
• 8 major industries: Foreign Investment, Tourist Attractions, Education Hub, Entrepreneurial Base, MICE, Retirement Community, E-Commerce Centers, Financial District
• Phase 1 strata landed: 233 units of 2-storey cluster homes, 2-storey semi-D villas, and 3-storey seaside bungalows on Island 1
• Strategic position: Approximately 5km from Singapore Second Link (~40 minutes to Singapore CBD), within Iskandar Malaysia (Flagship E)
• Joint venture structure: Country Garden Holdings 60-66% / Esplanade Danga 88 (KPRJ + Sultan of Johor) 34-40%
• Address: Jalan Tanjung Kupang, Kampung Pok, 81550 Johor Bahru, Johor

Strategic Position — Adjacent to Singapore

Forest City's strategic position approximately 5km from the Singapore Second Link enables a "2 Cities, 1 Economic Life Circle" lifestyle — approximately 40 minutes to Singapore's CBD. The development's designation as a Special Financial Zone (SFZ) within Iskandar Malaysia provides additional tax and trade incentives, supporting investor positioning.

Location and Connectivity

Forest City is accessed via Lebuhraya Tanjung Pelepas, with onward connectivity to the Second Link Expressway (Singapore), Coastal Highway, and the broader Iskandar Puteri network.

Drive Times from Forest City, Tanjung Kupang

• Singapore Second Link (Tuas Checkpoint) — approximately 10 minutes
• Singapore CBD — approximately 40 minutes
• Iskandar Puteri / Puteri Harbour — approximately 20 minutes
• Educity Iskandar — approximately 25 minutes
• Senai International Airport — approximately 35 minutes
• Johor Bahru city centre — approximately 30 minutes

Lifestyle and Amenities

Residents enjoy Forest City's on-site amenities (Phoenix Hotel four-star resort, Kylin Apartments, beachfront promenades, infinity pools, vertical greening parks), alongside reach to AEON Bukit Indah, Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, and the broader Iskandar Puteri integrated developments. Healthcare options include Gleneagles Hospital Medini and KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital.

Developer Profile

Developed by Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV) — the master developer of Forest City, formed as a joint venture between Country Garden Holdings Ltd (Bi Gui Yuan / 碧桂园, headquartered in Foshan, Guangdong, China; HKEX 2007.HK; one of China's largest integrated real estate developers, listed April 2007) and Esplanade Danga 88 Sdn Bhd (associate of Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor / KPRJ, with Sultan of Johor as parent EDSB's main shareholder via 64.4% stake). CGPV is structured with Country Garden Holdings holding 60-66% and Esplanade Danga 88 holding 34-40%. The development is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and managed by Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) and the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Delima" reference?

"Delima" translates from Malay as "pomegranate" — a culturally significant fruit in Malay heritage symbolising abundance and prosperity.

What does "Menara" mean?

"Menara" translates from Malay as "tower" — denoting a high-rise apartment/condominium tower format.

Is Forest City freehold?

Yes, Forest City is a freehold integrated development built on four reclaimed islands.

Where is Forest City?

In Tanjung Kupang within the Iskandar Puteri district of Johor Bahru — approximately 5km from the Singapore Second Link.

What is the size of Forest City?

Approximately 3,425 acres (1,386 ha) across four man-made reclaimed islands — the master plan is for 700,000 residents at full completion.

Who developed Forest City?

Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV) — a joint venture between Country Garden Holdings Ltd (HKEX 2007.HK, China-based) and Esplanade Danga 88 Sdn Bhd (associated with KPRJ and the Sultan of Johor).