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UEM Sunrise Opens Gerbang Nusajaya Interchange, Strengthens JS-SEZ Connectivity in Iskandar Puteri
ISKANDAR PUTERI, 11 December 2025 – UEM Sunrise Berhad (“UEM Sunrise” or “the Company”) today officially launched the Gerbang Nusajaya Interchange, enhancing direct access to the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Expressway, besides strengthening connectivity within Iskandar Puteri, a key growth node under Flagship B of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (“JS-SEZ”). The interchange will officially open for public use on Saturday, 13 December 2025, at 12:00am.
The launch of the interchange was officiated by Dato’ Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, Chairman of Johor State Housing and Local Government Committee. Also present was Hasrin Kamal Hashim, Mayor of the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP).
Located at the western gateway of Iskandar Puteri and approximately five kilometres from the Sultan Abu Bakar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (“CIQ”) Complex, the interchange provides direct connectivity to the Second Link Expressway. It also enhances access to surrounding residential, commercial and industrial areas, including Nusajaya Tech Park (“NTP”) and the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (“SILC”), which collectively support a large and growing workforce.
Jointly developed by UEM Sunrise’s subsidiary, Nusajaya Rise Sdn Bhd, in collaboration with Leisure Farm Corporation Sdn Bhd, the RM166.4 million project is anchored by a trumpet-design elevated interchange as its main feature, complemented by upgraded local roads networks, and improved ingress and egress routes around Gelang Patah and Gerbang Nusajaya. The investment serves as a catalyst for economic, social and international connectivity in support of the JS-SEZ.
The new interchange is aimed at easing traffic flow, improving road safety and enabling reliable travel times, including an estimated 15-minute commute to Tuas Checkpoint in Singapore. The interchange plays a critical role in reducing logistical friction, strengthening cross-border access and enhancing Johor’s competitiveness for investors, business and talent. As at third quarter this year, Johor has recorded the highest investment value in Malaysia at RM91.1 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence in the state’s growth trajectory.
Shaharul Farez Hassan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UEM Sunrise said, “In Iskandar Puteri, our focus is to put in place infrastructure that supports how people live, work and move every day. The Gerbang Nusajaya Interchange is a key enabler for the township. It strengthens access to the Second Link Expressway, supports growing business activity under the JS-SEZ and improves mobility across not just our townships but also surrounding townships as Iskandar Puteri continues to mature.”
The interchange forms a core part of Gerbang Nusajaya, UEM Sunrise’s 4,471-acre integrated township with a long-term gross development value (GDV) of RM45.0 billion. It connects established neighbourhoods with upcoming phases, including more than 2,900 residential units and commercial components scheduled up to 2026. Recent market trends point to sustained demand, with the final phases of Aspira Hills fully taken up within minutes of launch, following strong interest from owner-occupiers and cross-border professionals.
Industrial activity anchored by NTP continues to grow, supporting high-tech manufacturing, logistics, automation and digital-economy operations. The improved interchange enhances operational efficiency for businesses and complements ongoing state and federal initiatives to strengthen cross-border links and attract quality investments.
With the opening of the Gerbang Nusajaya Interchange, UEM Sunrise is reinforcing Iskandar Puteri’s role as Flagship B of the JS-SEZ. The enhanced connectivity will improve daily mobility, support the expansion industrial and residential activity, and buoy the city’s appeal as a destination for investment, employment and long-term living.
From Left: Hasrin Kamal Hashim, Mayor of the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), Dato’ Seri Utama Ir. Hasni Mohammad advisor for economics and investment for Johor, Dato’ Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, Chairman of Johor State Housing and Local Government Committee, Shaharul Farez Hassan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UEM Sunrise Berhad and Marc Lee, Director of Leisure Farm
From Left: Hasrin Kamal Hashim, Mayor of the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), Dato’ Seri Utama Ir. Hasni Mohammad advisor for economics and investment for Johor, Dato’ Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, Chairman of Johor State Housing and Local Government Committee, Shaharul Farez Hassan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UEM Sunrise Berhad and Marc Lee, Director of Leisure Farm