Johor has established itself as Malaysia's second-largest residential market in 2025, based on both transaction volume and value, according to JLL.

JOHOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2026 – From 1 January 2026, foreign purchasers of residential property in Malaysia are subject to a flat 8% stamp duty rate on the transfer, replacing the previous fixed 4% rate.