In propertyWTF forum, a sub-forum has been created for Johor, I believe that this shows a higher interest in this area by forum members. I have noticed some other property forums too, but this forum intrigued me with an interesting character who bought over 23 properties before he's 30.
Sunway managed to acquired a landbank of nearly 800 acres near Sungai Pendas, link, map. This area is extremely close to the second-link and has plenty of water area to work with. A Brisbane sort of south bank maybe? That would be gorgeous. Bungalows with personal harbour possible too.
Many projects are steaming ahead in Iskandar Malaysia. I visited NusaJaya/ Legoland/ Puteri Harbour/ Hello Kitty theme park. The demand is high for Legoland/ Medinimall as all of the units have already been rented out, it seems that all the shops there unanimously agree that restaurants and drink are the best business here. A glaring difference is an Al-Ikhsan, probably for people to buy clothes to change before/ after having all the water fun.
As you can see this blog is still very disorganised. I will make sure it improves over time (theoretically, could be forever).
