Forest City, Johor Bahru Tour / Amazing Sea View Apartments!!!!

[@yuyij6703]

Purchased it in 2022 just after Covid for only USD60k. It feels like living in a hotel. The only disappointment..there are no shops opened and it’s quite far from the city. I live in Bt Pahat though. I use it as my weekend home if I have business in JB

[@SairaHayati]

Thanks for sharing

[@twize4916]

Wow the penthouse units are spectacularrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

[@SairaHayati]

I think so too!

[@hazmanriess8949]

Congrat to new Malaysia PMX.. hardworking to put up Forest City to be same level standard like Dubai City. No more gost. Welcome 25 Countries expatriat from all of Countries

[@anwaransari2081]

Excellent project and value for $$$..good coverage too. Thanks

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Wrong!

[@yllixintan9138]

Luxurious. I like the first one. The forest city is like Penang, but next door to Singapore. 😃. Can commute daily to work in Singapore.

[@SairaHayati]

Very true!

[@yllixintan9138]

@SairaHayati There's a Marlborough College branch in Johor Bahru too.

[@chandramohanrajendran1033]

But the person can’t commute daily for work to Singapore if you are foreigner unless the person holds some sort of long term visit pass in Malaysia .

[@allykhan8594]

Ypu SHOULD have stated prices for 1,2,3 bedroom apartments.

[@shotelco]

To all: As Americans - Almost 9 years ago, we obtained a Malaysia MM2H and purchased a condo in Johor in The Astaka. This was our "Plan-B". We lived about 4 Months of the year in Johor. Singapore is like Disneyland with a D-êα-th penalty - fun the first 30 times you go there. When our family/Friends visit, we just pay for a Singaporean hotel the first few days. The issue is that Malaysia may CHANGE their promises with respect to MM2H. We were promised a 10-year renewal, but the government changed, and they initially wanted $10K to renew for just 5 years. And all of the property values went down, so we couldn't even sell. At the end of the day, they acquiesced to no extra $$$ for the renewal. Just know, that there are no guarantees!

[@anchored555]

That is the risk for foreigners buying property in Malaysia. Policy flipflops are not uncommon or infrequent. The MM2H programme has already been changed significantly a few times in the last few years to cater to high personal net worth individuals. The Malaysian government also flipflopped on the KL-SG high speed rail project, the VEP, etc. Forest City was 70% sold to PRC nationals but when Mahathir became PM again in 2018, he suddenly announced that Forest City could not be sold to foreigners, and that buying a unit did not guarantee a right of residence. Imagine if you had bought a unit there?! That’s why, on top of COVID, Forest City was dead for the last few years. Foreigners were spooked by the sudden change in policy. Bargain prices are very tempting, but definitely come with higher risk. That’s why most Singaporeans don’t buy property in Malaysia even though it’s right next door and way cheaper than property in SG. “Disneyland with the death penalty” with its unexcitingly clear, stable laws and policies definitely has its advantages. 😂We locals know that Malaysian properties are easy to buy but harder to sell, because there may be restrictions eg on who you can sell to, and how long you must hold the property for etc. Don’t buy unless you have done your homework, and decided you have deep enough pockets to stomach the risks and uncertainty, and go in with your eyes wide open, and not in ignorant euphoria.

[@SairaHayati]

Yes I agree with you. Life has none

[@henrybutcher9436]

​@@anchored555 According to data, Malaysia was one of the most popular country for Singaporean property buyers. If you are a foreign property investor in Malaysia, you will definitely know there are no restrictions on who or when you can sell. The restrictions for sale only apply to developers; while the restrictions of duration to sell only apply to low cost houses where the purpose to build was to assist the poor local family. Foreigners cannot buy a low cost house or a bumi lot. So it's not related to international lot units.

[@onexoxtoo]

MM2H is another business. It's designed to make money from foreigners.

[@khairuddinkadis706]

near to my home 5 minute -10 minutes, it has another side FOREST CITY GOLF also nice just near another side of the road

[@mimihamid8576]

Still a ghost town. Insha'allah in 5years the city will be transformed to financial hub.

[@norilmusmustapha5310]

Amazing 👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Pakiwi53]

Great Review Acknowledged ❤

[@shamsulbahri81]

What about masjid. Is there masjid in forest city. If no how far is the nearest masjid.

[@maimunahibrahim7661]

A good question for Muslims...👍👍👍

[@mohdrizalbinsameon2356]

Around 9.8 km have masjid at kampung tiram

[@zam023]

It is not for locals.

[@clarismontegue268]

Don't need a wake shout every morning afternoon and atnight😂😂😂

[@Halo-w8e]

@@clarismontegue268well then stay in non Muslim countries maybe 🤔

[@drismara]

Thank you for your video. I went to Forest City today with a friend from London. It’s a really nice place and he decided to buy an apartment there and apply for MM2H. Friendly staff and everything is done efficiently.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

It is a city for the future. Currently they are trying to get it occupied. Example special financial centre, special economic zone, tax free, family office friendly etc etc

[@abhs1141]

When you get older , you want to live nerby cemetary , when the comminity there gathering and together play for jenazah and give you the doa . In that sense , melaka is definitely a much better place . You might not feel it now as , you couldnt care much about the people now . But you will .

[@Shams-mr5wg]

Amazing!!

[@nomorenews]

price ? Details about mm2h for fez

[@XPd8s]

They're trying to badmouth this place so prices would drop. Smart investors buy them but don't occupy the units, that's why they look empty/ghostly. In a few years, it will be bustling and prices will go up.

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Bullshit

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Many vloggers were stopped by security at the sales office. So i am surprised they are so welcoming now

[@elizabethchin9463]

How much is the penthouse...

[@JosephLim-gc8tu]

Hi Saira.is there any parrots flying around ? there are plenty of coconut trees though.nice, beautiful place.

[@norzilahaziz6695]

TQ Sis Saira for doing direct promo. This huge project will never fail I guess..just takes time to catch up..for sure..

[@keangwooichoo6138]

British people can easily buy it. If i am rich, i will book a bungalow there.

[@chungmeng160]

Bullshit people can easily buy it!😂😂😂😂

[@manzourfirdaws993]

living in melaka is more relax and peaceful... JB is a busy city. but maybe good for investment.

[@dashong8912]

JB closer to Sg.

[@slaw2224]

This area is green n peaceful with easy access to JB city centre n Tuas Singapore with great highways! High potential

[@azuanism]

org yg nak duduk Melaka vs JB adalah org yg tak sama langsung vision/mindset nye 😸

[@soussocraft866]

Salam sister! This country is beautiful hope in the future I can go and leave there. Thanks for sharing

[@yfyeung4377]

Sounds promising to commence various biz eg: spa/ salon/ kindergarten/ bistro/ seaview restaurant / pubs etc 😊

[@fidiyanajames3698]

Wow...this is nice

[@allykhan8594]

I would like to live there for a Time, but the idea of forever renew 10 year visas is the concern, if you can never be citizen.

[@amiryazidali7659]

True . MALAYSIA' s citizenship is not for sale nor given easily. BUt you can apply for long term stay visa or permanent resident status.

[@decTac]

Forest City is going to be the city of the future , all in one..

[@BlueEagleSG]

if the development is not occupy by locals, then it is doomed to fail

[@decTac]

@BlueEagleSG who are you to judge 🤣

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Nah

[@anailian8217]

😂😂🤣

[@maddy7869]

Salam could you share the details of developers as interested in what's availstockstock is left to arrange a viewing and numbers. Thanks

[@shamnoor07]

Since the end of time, there have been many natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes all over the world. Another example is the country of Japan, many houses that were destroyed by the earthquake were abandoned

[@asrie1234]

Welcome to Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@tubes4geeks]

unique content .. thank you

[@azharidris7092]

the CIA was stirring up shit with that project.. because it was a Chinese project.. it started of very well.. due to the promise the highspeed rail link will be completed on time which was the original selling point.. but when it was cancel.. it all went down hill.. plus various other reasons.. i.e. some youtube were paid to badmouth the project.. unfortunately it took hold.. hench the set back.. but the high-speed rail link to KL will be brought back to live very soon.. and the Singapore MRT link will be complete by end of 2025.. the current price is a bargain.. the planned highspeed rail will only take 90 minute from Johore city centre to KL city centre..

[@ben1singh]

And the CIA is , the son of a bitch Mahathir , the man who has destroyed Malaysia !!! He change the rules that didn't allow owner visas !!!

[@Razmikamson]

Betul en azhar. Sya duduk brdekatan FC. Selalu tengok rumah tinggi2 dr kampung sya sana. Ccantik en azhar. Sya x mampu utk beli rumah sana sbb utk sya mahal. Jika bank bg sya loan compom sya beli encik. Sya bole duduk atau sewakn atau jdikn pelaburan. Sya biasa pergi FC dan ia sangat menarik. Katanya ini baharu fasa 1. Projek akan sampai ke pantai laut Danga encikazhar. Thx tuan

[@rolandskelcher3774]

Would like to know, apparently a 10 year visa would be given to the buyer but what happens after 10 yr visa is over?.

[@aimanhakimi7181]

It started of really well before tun m and PH took over Sadly

[@sfaiz3780]

​​@@aimanhakimi7181 no, it's because china government block their money coming out from china, they made new policy restraining Chinese buying properties outside china. This is due to property recession in China and CCCP (forest city developer)going bust with their project in China.this project failed because they catered specifically for buyer from china, just look at the every city signage is in Mandarin.

[@mashilmi23]

I love to have home here. So Serene and peaceful. Now it become business center

[@onexoxtoo]

Have an exciting stay there.

[@naseershan8265]

Hi Saira what are the details to contact Ismail about Forest City apartments and the MM2H?

[@SairaHayati]

They’re in my Tik Tok link tree in my bio

[@asmachinoy7256]

Is it possible to provide numbers here as we don't know how to connect to tik tok...thank you

[@SairaHayati]

@@asmachinoy7256 check new website sairahayati.com

[@decTac]

Yes, your voice is in the "vacuum" now and the echo can be heard by the security guards and birds but soon you won't find it anymore when it's completely occupied, enjoy it!..😅

[@rodzaDTrainer]

Sister before you buy a property in forest city research in depth about it first….it’s one of the biggest property failure in Malaysia. The government is putting effort to revive it. Hopefully it will really turn around.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Stop demonising it. Covid19 and china's financial policy for property developers overseas is a big problem. And the past pm Dr m also was a racist person targeting chinese

[@bablooze9439]

How is the internet there?.... If early adopter want to set up offices there, at least the electricity and high speed broadband internet should be working well.

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

Forest city is going to become a financial hub, the internet and utility will be a priority since the area is meant to attract people in the high-income group

[@mdzaf9391]

Loving ur videos, sis. Can you also do one on the Nottingham Uni Malaysia Campus KL

[@SairaHayati]

I will try!

[@kevbrown1867]

This project was entirely for mainland Chinese and the appeal was the long term visa . But if I recall a change of government was not so friendly towards the idea of all the Chinese investors and got rid of the long term visa . That would have killed the project as it was all Chinese. It does sound if you could get a 10 year visa for Malaysia and a condo at a good price this could eventually get built as planned Hopefully they are successful it is such a waste considering the investment so far

[@NioNio-AIM]

assalamu alaikum madame, what is the price of the last showing penthouse?

[@sk-md4sg]

Watt happens after 10 years? U have to leave?

[@xiaomashitu]

🎉🎉🎉

[@roslanhamidi2830]

Thanks Saira.❤

[@dooziejohn6165]

When you are in forest city, you will not feel like you are in Malaysia, but in China.

[@Jaguar10My]

Yes, it's next to the beach, but there are crocodiles

[@JosephLim-gc8tu]

hi.is there really crocodiles in the sea there ? really ? how come ? this is not Sabah or Sarawak where there are thousands of crocodiles in the rivers and sea.

[@JosephLim-gc8tu]

where do the crocodiles come from ? how come there are crocodiles in Johore ? Johore is not Sabah or Sarawak where there are thousands of crocodiles in the water.

[@Mohammad-xb2qs]

You're not Malaysian

[@Jaguar10My]

@@JosephLim-gc8tu There is a sign board at the beach of the Forest City not to swim because of crocodiles

[@Jaguar10My]

@@JosephLim-gc8tu Sabah Sarawak crocodiles are really extreme compared to peninsular crocodiles more to keto friendly.

[@terencejoubert1320]

Hi. How can I can contact the selling staff at Forrest city

[@syedajmal8509]

Just curious. What is the difference between SEZ & SFZ MM2H requirements. SEZ seems to include most of JB whereas SFZ seems to be limited to Forest City.

[@KingShaf7]

Why didn’t you give a price for the apartments? Probably because they are not in the 500000 price range and also because the prices are fluid due to little to no demand 😉

[@nabs0]

Looks like a ghost town to me

[@munasuut3736]

It will be filled in no time dont worry...when people are many shops will definitely flourish.. If i got more money i will buy one for my second house

[@SeanOfSeattle]

It is and it has been for years

[@sharkrizal5830]

Kalau jb takde tempat lepak sini la tempatnya

[@SIrfan-qj9oq]

how much? no links no pricing,,,

[@ben1singh]

Ask GOOGLE for contact for FOREST CITY JOHOR

[@ellehanim9559]

RM 1 million

[@100toeface]

@@ellehanim9559 I don't understand what the benefit is of purchasing a condo from RM 1million in the 'special economic zone', when you can purchase a condo for the same price under the silver plan in a very convenient location in the heart of KL? I thought the benefit of the 'special economic zone' visa is the cheap price to get a 10 year visa, but its the same?

[@ellehanim9559]

@@100toeface owning a property will not enable a foreigner to get long-term visa..but many Singaporean bought property in Malaysia because it's cheap RM 1 million is less than SGD 300 k ..

[@Yoounis.1613]

Saira, did you manage to find out what financing options are available for penthouses or generally in Forest City?

[@bablooze9439]

Is that a Malay agent showing the house around? His English sounded like he is from China... that is so weird.... hahaha.... probably mixing with the China developers there for too long during covid.

[@abdullatifrashid_atip_9809]

I think his not Malay🤔

[@ageeibc6029]

I like the beach front the big public park. I was there 2 days ago with 10 Indonesians ( 3 MPV) we had a picnic 8-1.30pm. B4 the rain in late afternoon. It's nice & we can bring home cook food. This morning we sent them all back to Batam.

[@henrybutcher9436]

He doesn't look like Malay to you. Does he look like a China CCP special agent or undercover 😂😂😂

[@daigamessg6725]

are u from Arab ?

[@Farhan-wm8mr]

Forest City one of the hell of Johor politics. Johor will have non Malay parti in command after this project in place

[@eat_ze_bugs]

What's the asking price for that penthouse?

[@fuadarif4056]

Once HRC is announced the place will bloom..

[@BeezeeNetwork]

Fc should build one bigger water theme park and bring more night life attraction and build typical Malaysia shope lot

[@nomorenews]

How much is the minimum purchase requirement of property for foreigners under sez mm2h?

[@NurazlianaHaslin]

❤❤❤

[@val80156]

Prices? I believe none of the properties shown were in $100K range.

[@ellehanim9559]

It is a man made island ..

[@dtang3288]

The land haven't been settled properly when they started with building the apartments. Apparently the land is sinking.

[@jonaafr]

Forest City is a Ghost town. A real pity because it was initially a beautiful place but investors never came.

[@SairaHayati]

Yes because of Covid.

[@dustbean]

u better do your research carefully....hardly anyone walking around ...the developer is bankrupt...most shops are dead...only reason people go there is the duty free alcohol

[@dustbean]

i was interested in the sky bungalow but no more

[@bablooze9439]

talking about research, you didn't seem to remember to mention JS-SEZ with Singapore involved.

[@_Here_and_Now_1]

Yes, buyer be aware..... structural problems...near petrochemicals company....and much more

[@Markus-vp8pz]

Link for mm2h please? You mentioned 10 year visa under mm2h is that for buying in forest city?

[@Markus-vp8pz]

The acoustics are very good so we can hear you! Lol

[@i.muhammadi.muhammad2345]

Buy it, so many unknown neighb6to get to know ow to. Oops no count dracula but Asian versions. Oh

[@rosiehamid4680]

Concrete jungle..

[@apakansaja8505]

*Housing is dirt cheap now... won't be in 3years time.*

[@henrybutcher9436]

When it was cheap, you said it was dirt cheap no one would buy. When it was normal price, you said it was not affordable for Malaysian. No one will buy. 😂

[@shazanomar4033]

yes

[@Ugaasoy]

If I knew you were in jb at the time, I'd like to meet up😢

[@a1bi0rix174]

r&f princess cove tour that one

[@zainabyusuf1140]

How can I get the contact I am interested in buying

[@ben1singh]

GOOGLE lah boss , FOREST CITY JOHOR

[@naniaom]

you can message saira i guess. Or you can go and visit the forest city to see if you would like it.

[@h30202]

The apartments shown would be over rm 1 million per unit.

[@mejust8392]

Nuthin wrong with the city itself. It went south due to a combination of direction from local politics and covid. Now that the local political scene has changed it can certainly quickly change the fortune of forest city.

[@lemanmohammad]

Better without your kids looks more serious about your property chanel. Looks more professional. Thanks.

[@kawankita330]

Rumah yg last tu cantik kot...

[@sobriquetsgsobri1058]

What waterfront? You can't swim in the polluted water of the straits. Just look at the water and compare with that in Desaru. My suggestion: Rent an apartment for a while, then decide if you want to live there

[@Halo-w8e]

There’s no mosque in Forrest city . . . . We walked out of the viewing when we found out 😂

[@maliksabir7268]

Please do your research. Its a developement that never took off. Plenty of videos on this area. Crocodiles in the sea. So no swimming. Built on reclaimed land. Could sink. Management charges and maintenance? Be careful. Maybe u cant exit if things go bad

[@kealee6350]

Hi there, If I will you with lot of cash, I will buy one floor of that bock. It is cheap and well planned layout with high quality finishes, where can you find a better & affordable condo in Malaysia that is next to sea view & sea breeze.

[@Anw35]

I vantin aprtment in karachi

[@casemiro3663]

MAKE MORE VIDEOS OF JOHOR BAHRU

[@UserAme99]

The place that 80% of Malaysians couldn't afford. Build for China Mainlanders at first, look at the road sign. It's all in Chinese. Now, the Chinese government has put a restriction on owning foreign properties because they also have unsold property problems.

[@zainabyusuf1140]

How can I get the contact I am interested in

[@bladeqmaster]

It is built on reclaimed land. By that is not a problem because Singapore do it all the time. But different chef uses different recipes. Singapore usually has higher standards, doesn't mean Malaysian is bad but you need to research it thorough. I had saw somewhere that claimed land needs time to settle and stabilised but the forest city was built earlier than the usual time frame by few years if I'm not mistaken. But that's many years ago and the land should already stabilised for a long time by now. Also forest city have been visited throughout the years, many immigrants workers go there during their free time and i never heard anything about the land or building destabilising. But still try to get some geographical expertise on this.

[@peterwong5465]

When new developments are predominantly acquired by foreign buyers rather than local residents, cities risk entering a death cycle characterized by economic displacement, social fragmentation, misaligned urban planning, and long-term decline. Country Garden is misaligned in terms of its development goals; urban planning initiatives may become skewed towards attracting foreign investment rather than addressing the needs of local residents. This can result in developments that prioritize luxury living over affordable housing or essential services. As local populations dwindle and economic activity shifts away from community-focused businesses, cities may experience a decline in overall economic vitality. This can create a vicious cycle where declining services lead to further population loss and reduced investment. This is the main problem with Forest City. Unless this is addressed-specifically, changing the majority of property owners to locals-Forest City will not have a chance to survive, and the likelihood of the majority of foreign-owned properties incurring significant losses (as no locals are willing to purchase) is very slim. Nothing, not even the Special Financial Zone scheme, will help at all because the fundamental problem remains unresolved.

[@YewWaiWong-x2m]

Phoenix Hotel

[@BlueEagleSG]

The problem with this place is most of the owners of the condos are not local. When you don't have majority of locals staying there, there will not be any live there. Unless major owners are locals, otherwise, it will remain as forest not city. Also it is too far away from JB city centre

[@erictayverystrongimaginati1662]

Malaysia boleh lah

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

The Vatican is also very nice but not so modern!

[@beautifuldream108]

MM2H will not allow you to work, cannot do business? Right? Do we go around it?😅😅😅my 🤔 wondering...😊

[@georgedecosta67]

Why has not Singaporeans take advantage of Forest City, it has gone too long time already?

[@flikcof7910]

LOL.Bird no lay eggs place

[@MrKirapu]

It is a ghost town just because everyone says that.

[@arismar]

Ghost town

[@jonidjoharijonidjohari5385]

Sepatutnya kakak Beli rumah Di forest city rugi tak beli

[@macolet9711]

Awfully quite. Its just me, its just me. 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@rozitamustaffakamal4951]

This forest city mostly intention for china people.