KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 23) — Mah Sing Group Bhd has officially opened a new ingress and egress ramp and toll plaza at Bestari Perdana along the Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE), a move set to accelerate the growth of its 1,313-acre integrated township, Meridin East, in Johor.
The RM70 million infrastructure project is part of the recently completed 5.1km Pasir Gudang Connector, linking the expressway directly to Jalan Kong Kong and Tanjung Langsat, enhancing accessibility for both residential and industrial developments in the corridor.
Meridin East, located approximately 5.5km from the new ramp, has a projected gross development value (GDV) of RM5 billion and plans to deliver around 13,000 residential units and 3,700 commercial units upon completion. A 60.9-acre site within the township has been earmarked for data centre development, highlighting its potential to attract high-value industrial and technology investments, complementing Malaysia’s broader push for industrial growth in the region.
Mah Sing founder and group managing director Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum said the Bestari Perdana ramp is a major milestone for the township, improving connectivity across this fast-growing area and supporting economic activity in nearby industrial zones.
The new toll plaza includes two lanes each for RFID and Touch ‘n Go, enabling cashless and efficient travel between residential areas and industrial hubs. The ramp is expected to serve over 500,000 residents from surrounding towns, including Kota Masai, Kong Kong, Tanjung Langsat, Pasir Gudang, Johor Halal Park, Cahaya Baru, and Kampung Sentosa.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi noted that the development reflects the state’s strategy of long-term planning and public-private collaboration to attract investments and promote sustainable growth.
Since 2000, Mah Sing has acquired 2,999 acres across Johor, with a total estimated GDV of RM16.8 billion, spanning township, mixed-use, and industrial projects. The group’s recent initiatives include M Grand Minori in Johor Bahru, located 3km from the upcoming Bukit Chagar RTS Station, and the RM2.26 billion MS Industrial Park @ Kulai, part of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
For investors and businesses looking at industrial land in Selangor, factories in Puchong, or office space in Bukit Jalil, Mah Sing’s integrated township model demonstrates the impact of strategic infrastructure and connectivity on property value, commercial viability, and long-term industrial growth.
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