PETALING JAYA: Genting Property Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Genting Plantations Bhd has unveiled Johor Tech Smart City located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
The landmark 2,300-acre development integrates modern agriculture, cutting-edge technology, and advanced infrastructure to set a new global benchmark for future food systems and next-generation smart cities.
As a long-term economic catalyst aligned with state and national priorities, Johor Tech Smart City is projected to generate more than RM80 billion in gross development value and create more than 10,000 jobs.
Set against the natural backdrop of Mount Pulai, Johor Tech Smart City is designed as a powerful economic engine. The development leverages the master-planning expertise of Genting Property, the agriculture technology (agtech) proficiency of ACGT Sdn Bhd and the capabilities of key technology partners.
Together, they serve as a catalyst to accelerate scalable, innovation-led growth, attract and retain world-class talent, and drive cross-border and domestic investments.
Johor Tech Smart City features a 500-acre AgTech Campus dedicated to smart farming to enhance food security through its core components – Seeds for crop and seed research and development, breeding and quality inputs, alongside Superfarms for smart cultivation and scalable crop production.
It is anchored by Sprout, a placemaking area and interactive commercialband lifestyle hub that showcases the practical future of food security by blending live displays, interactive engagements, and farm-to-table dining experiences. It also hosts international conferences and edu-tourism designed to connect visitors, investors, and startups.
A 1,700-acre Knowledge AI Campus drives the digital economy and talent retention, featuring a 430-acre innovation hub built on Huawei’s signature blueprint for advanced infrastructure and digital ecosystems. This hub is seamlessly integrated with wellness-oriented, long-stay residential spaces and a world-class 18-hole golf course to attract global talent, innovators, technology anchors, and global citizens, creating a comprehensive lifestyle ecosystem.
Clean energy from a dedicated 100-acre solar farm sustainably powers these future-ready hubs, anchoring the development in long-term environmental responsibility.
Genting Plantations CEO and executive director Datuk Indera Lim Keong Hui said, “Johor Tech Smart City reflects our long-term commitment to investing in transformative developments that create sustainable value for both the state and the nation. We are privileged to have the support and trust of the Johor state government as we work hand-in-hand to realise this vision.”
He added that by combining Genting Property’s proven expertise in large-scale township development with ACGT’s advanced agtech innovations and robust global partnerships, they are confident this strategically significant project will contribute meaningfully to Johor’s economic growth, innovation ecosystem, and future readiness.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the development reflects the progress of Johor’s ongoing efforts to strengthen a competitive, innovation-driven and sustainable economic ecosystem.
“Through close cooperation between the state government, industry players and relevant agencies, Johor continues to facilitate quality investments, nurture skilled talent and create wider economic opportunities for the people. Johor Tech Smart City demonstrates what can be achieved through strong public-private collaboration and a shared long-term commitment to Johor’s sustainable development,” he added.
