List of tallest buildings in Johor Bahru

This list of tallest buildings in Johor Bahru involves skyscrapers within the city of Johor Bahru, the capital of the state of Johor, Malaysia. The city is situated along the Straits of Johor at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia. It has a population of 858,118 as of 2020, and forms the core city of Johor Bahru District, which is the second largest district in Malaysia by population.[1] The tallest building in the city is The Astaka, which is currently Malaysia's tallest skyscraper outside of Kuala Lumpur, as well as one of the tallest in Asia and the 10th tallest twin towers in the world.

Johor Bahru skyline at night

Overview

In recent years, many high-rise developments have sprung up all across Johor Bahru, due in part to the influx of foreign investors. As of 2021, it is estimated that there are over 572 completed high-rises and skyscrapers in the city.

Currently, the tallest skyscraper in this waterfront city is The Astaka Tower A, built in 2018. It stands at 278.8 meters tall (height to architectural top), which also makes it the current tallest residential building in Southeast Asia. Tower B of the same condominium complex is the second tallest building in Johor Bahru.

List of tallest buildings

This lists ranks skyscrapers in Johor Bahru that stand at least 140 m (459 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. This list includes buildings that are completed.[2]

bold Denotes building that is or was once the tallest in Johor Bahru
Rank Building Height (m) Floors Location Built Notes
1 The Astaka Tower A 278.8 72 One Bukit Senyum 2018 [3] Tallest building in Malaysia outside of Kuala Lumpur.
2 The Astaka Tower B 255.6 67 One Bukit Senyum 2018
3 Altus (Setia Sky 88) 219 60 Wadi Hana 2017
4 Bay Laurel Tower 1 214 55 Danga Bay 2017
Royal Strand Tower 3 214 55 Danga Bay 2017
Sora (Setia Sky 88) 214 55 Wadi Hana 2017
Nube (Setia Sky 88) 214 55 Wadi Hana 2017
8 Tri Tower Residences I 211 54 Bukit Chagar 2019
Tri Tower Residences II 211 54 Bukit Chagar 2019
10 Bay Laurel Tower 2 203 51 Danga Bay 2017
11 Kings Bay Tower 1 199 50 Danga Bay 2017
12 The Lovell 195 49 Danga Bay 2017
13 Amberside Tower 2 187 47 Danga Bay 2017
Royal Strand Tower 2 187 47 Danga Bay 2017
Green Haven Service Apartment A 187 47 Permas Jaya 2018
16 Amberside Tower 3 183 46 Danga Bay 2017
Royal Strand Tower 1 183 46 Danga Bay 2017
18 Green Heaven Service Apartment B 167 45 Permas Jaya 2018
Tri Tower Capri By Fraser 160 45 Bukit Chagar 2019
20 Kings Bay Tower 2 150 44 Danga Bay 2017
21 Bay Point Tower 5 147 43 Danga Bay 2017
Meridin Suites A 171 43 Medini City 2018
23 Menara Jland 170 38 City Centre 2018
24 Bora Residence 168 42 Danga Bay 2017
Green Haven Service Apartment C 168 42 Permas Jaya 2018
26 Teega 1 164 41 Puteri Harbour 2017
Teega 2 164 41 Puteri Harbour 2017
Teega 3 164 41 Puteri Harbour 2017
Southern Marina Tower 1 164 41 Puteri Harbour 2019
30 Landmark Tower 161 35 City Centre 1998 The first skyscraper in Johor.
31 Pavilion Residence A 160 40 Terbau 2018
Pavilion Residence B 160 40 Terbau 2018
33 Bay Point Tower 4 156 39 City Centre 2017
Bay Point Tower 6 156 39 City Centre 2017
Meridin@The Medini A 156 39 Medini City 2017
36 Tropez Residences Tower A 152 38 Danga Bay 2015
Tropez Residences Tower B 152 38 Danga Bay 2015 Topped out in 2014
Pinnacle Tower A 152 38 City Centre 2017
Southern Marina Tower 2 152 38 Puteri Harbour 2019
40 Molek Pine Apartment 4 148 37 City Centre 2015
Imperia 1 148 37 Medini City 2015
V@Summerplace 148 37 City Centre 2016
Somerset 148 37 Medini City 2016
D'Summit Residence A 148 37 Skudai 2017
D'Summit Residence B 148 37 Skudai 2017
D'Summit Residence C 148 37 Skudai 2017
Meridin@The Medini B 148 37 Medini City 2017
Marina View Apartment A 148 37 Permas Jaya 2018
49 Pinnacle Tower B 144 36 City Centre 2017
50
JB City Square - Office Tower 140 35 City Centre 1999
KSL City Residential A 140 35 City Centre 2014
KSL City Residential B 140 35 City Centre 2014
M Condoninium A 140 35 Larkin 2017
M Condominium C 140 35 Larkin 2017
Princess Cove 1 140 35 Princess Cove 2019
Princess Cove 3 140 35 Princess Cove 2019

Buildings planned or under construction

This is a list of buildings over 100m that have been planned or are currently under construction within Johor Bahru.

Name Height

(m)

Floors Location Status
Hao Yuan Tower 406 102 Danga Bay Cancelled
Coronation Square Tower 370 78 City Centre Under Construction
Princess Cove - R&F Tower 1 307 79 Tanjung Puteri Under Construction
Skies @ Vintage Bay 1 299 75 Stulang Laut Planned
Skies @ Vintage Bay 2 299 75 Stulang Laut Planned
WF Tower A 239 60 City Centre Planned
WF Tower B 239 60 City Centre Planned
Marina Bay Suites 238 50 City Centre Under Construction
LINBAQ Space Residency 230 61 Taman Abad Under Construction
Veridian Residence 203 51 City Centre Planned
Bukit Chagar Twin Tower 1 200 50 City Centre Planned
Bukit Chagar Twin Tower 2 200 50 City Centre Planned
Greenland Jade Palace 5 192 48 Danga Bay Under Construction
Greenland Jade Palace 4 187 47 Danga Bay Under Construction
Greenland Jade Palace 6 187 47 Danga Bay Under Construction
Greenland Jade Palace 7 171 43 Danga Bay Under Construction
Greenland Jade Palace 11 171 43 Danga Bay Under Construction
Aquaint Danga Residensi Tower A 168 42 City Centre Planned
Aquaint Danga Residensi Tower B 168 42 City Centre Planned
Aquaint Danga Residensi Tower C 168 42 City Centre Planned
Greenland Jade Palace 3 164 41 Danga Bay Under Construction
Greenland Jade Palace 10 164 41 Danga Bay Under Construction
Southern Marina Tower 4 164 41 City Centre Planned
Greenland Jade Palace 2 160 40 Danga Bay Under Construction
Greenland Jade Palace 8 160 40 Danga Bay Under Construction
Southern Marina Tower 1 160 40 City Centre Under Construction
Aquaint Danga Residensi Tower D 160 40 City Centre Planned
Greenland Jade Palace 9 152 38 Danga Bay Under Construction
Southern Marina Tower 3 152 38 City Centre Planned
Greenland Jade Palace 1 148 37 Danga Bay Under Construction
Southern Marina Tower 2 144 36 City Centre Planned
The Surge 140 35 City Centre Planned
Sun City Residential 108 27 City Centre Under Construction
Meridin Medini 100 32 Medini Planned
  • The Astaka Tower A is the tallest skyscraper in Johor Bahru and the tallest residential building in Southeast Asia.
    The Astaka Tower A is the tallest skyscraper in Johor Bahru and the tallest residential building in Southeast Asia.
  • TriTower Residence is the two of the ten skyscrapers that above 200 metres high.
    TriTower Residence is the two of the ten skyscrapers that above 200 metres high.
  • Johor Bahru City Square was previously the tallest building in Johor Bahru for 19 years, before the recent development boom.
    Johor Bahru City Square was previously the tallest building in Johor Bahru for 19 years, before the recent development boom.
  • Menara Landmark Office Tower once shared the title with Johor Bahru City Square and was the first skyscraper in Johor Bahru.
    Menara Landmark Office Tower once shared the title with Johor Bahru City Square and was the first skyscraper in Johor Bahru.

See also

References

  1. ^ "DOSM: Petaling district has highest population, density in 2023". thesun.my. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  2. ^ "Johor Bahru - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  3. ^ "Johor Bahru | Buildings". Emporis. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved 2022-05-02.