Iskandar Puteri Area Guide: Medini, EduCity & Puteri Harbour
Last updated July 2026 — district plans and incentives evolve; verify current details with official sources.
Iskandar Puteri (formerly Nusajaya) is southern Johor's master-planned "new city" near the Second Link to Singapore — and one of the flagship zones of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). Here's what each district actually is, and how the area fits into the wider Johor Bahru picture.
Kota Iskandar — State Administrative Centre
Home to the Johor state government and state assembly in a landmark civic complex, Kota Iskandar anchors Iskandar Puteri's role as an administrative hub rather than just a residential suburb.
Medini — Commercial Core
Medini is a special economic district within Iskandar Puteri, historically offering distinct investment incentives that attracted much of the area's commercial and residential build-out. The Medini CBD sits about a 7-minute drive from the Malaysia–Singapore Second Link.
EduCity — Education Hub
EduCity hosts branch campuses of foreign and local institutions — over the years including Marlborough College Malaysia, University of Reading Malaysia, University of Southampton Malaysia and Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia. See our full international schools guide.
Puteri Harbour & LEGOLAND — Leisure
Puteri Harbour offers a marina, waterfront dining and family attractions, while LEGOLAND Malaysia (theme park, water park and hotel) remains the area's biggest tourism draw, alongside several golf resorts.
Iskandar Puteri at a Glance
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Former name | Nusajaya |
| Role in JS-SEZ | One of the flagship zones |
| Border access | ~7 minutes from Second Link (Tuas) via Medini |
| Key districts | Kota Iskandar, Medini, EduCity, Puteri Harbour |
Iskandar Puteri vs the JB City Corridor
Iskandar Puteri suits those oriented around the Second Link, EduCity schools, and Medini's commercial core. If your daily life leans instead toward JB CIQ, the upcoming RTS Link and the city centre, the Johor Bahru city corridor — where EXSIM's Causewayz Square, The Celestz and The Asteriaz are located — puts you closer to that crossing. Both areas sit within the wider JS-SEZ growth story; see our JS-SEZ guide.
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