JOHOR BAHRU (Jan 5): Malton Bhd (KL:MALTON) has opened the Mutiara Kempas sales gallery in Kempas on Monday, offering a first look at its first freehold serviced apartment development in Johor Bahru’s Iskandar Malaysia region.

Sitting on a 2.8-acre parcel along Jalan Kempas Baru, Mutiara Kempas comprises a 39-storey residential tower with 562 low-density units. The serviced apartments come in two- and three-bedroom units with built-ups ranging from 801 to 1,024 sq ft. Select layouts include a dual-key option to accommodate multi-generational households.

“Mutiara Kempas will be benchmarked against our well-received projects in the Klang Valley and Johor. Our experience in delivering developments such as the 50-acre Bukit Jalil City township, River Park in Bangsar South, Duta Park Residences along Jalan Kuching and Mutiara Hilltop in Puchong provides the foundation for what we are introducing in Kempas,” said Malton executive director Datuk Hong Lay Chuan in a press statement issued Monday.

All units in Mutiara Kempas will be partially furnished with built-in kitchen cabinets, air-conditioning in the living area and master bedroom, and instant water heaters in all bathrooms.

Facilities at the development include an infinity pool, a pickleball court, gymnasium, multi-purpose hall, co-working spaces and a children’s playground.

The project is located within a mature township and surrounded by amenities. It is also 1.5km away from the Kempas Baru KTM station, which is set to become the largest train station in the southern region, providing access to Johor Bahru’s Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complex and the future Rapid Transit System to Singapore.

Mutiara Kempas has been designed in compliance with GreenRE standards, with sustainability features integrated into its planning to support energy-efficient living.

The project is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2029.