Iskandar Puteri

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Iskandar Puteri (إسكندر ڤوتري)
City
Flag
Coat of arms
Country Malaysia
State Johor
Region Johor Bahru District
Area 97 km2 (37 sq mi)
Timezone Malaysian Standard Time (UTC+8)
 - summer (DST) not applicable
Postcode 79xxx, 80xxx
Area code +607

Iskandar Puteri (Jawi: إسكندر ڤوتري) is a newly developed planned city in Johor Bahru District, Johor, Malaysia.[1]

History

The area used to be known as Nusajaya. On 1 January 2016, it was renamed to Iskandar Puteri.[2]

Government

Iskandar Puteri houses Kota Iskandar, the administrative center for the government of Johor State. It houses the Johor State Legislative Assembly and Johor Chief Minister's Office.

Education

EduCity, is a 600-acre (2.4 km²) educational area. The UK Universities of Southampton, Newcastle and Reading will open campuses on this site. Malaysia's first private university, Multimedia University has also commenced offering programmes in cinematic arts. [3]

Puteri Harbour

Puteri Harbour is a marina development that spans 687 acres (2.8 km²) on the Straits of Johor.

Iskandar Puteri Residences

Townships such as Nusa Sentral, Taman Universiti, Nusa Indah, Taman Nusa Bestari Jaya, East Ledang, Ledang Heights, Nusa Idaman, Nusa Bayu, Nusa Bestari, Nusa Bestari 2, Bukit Indah and Horizon Hills are located within this zone.

Transportation

Iskandar Puteri houses the Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal, with destinations to cities in Indonesia.

See also

References

  1. http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/johors-administrative-capital-nusajaya-to-be-renamed-iskandar-puteri
  2. http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2015/12/31/nusajaya-is-now-iskandar-puteri-johor-reverts-to-its-old-name-as-it-has-historical-significance/
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