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The Star
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Skypark Kepler luxury residences now open for viewing
PROPERTY developer Tropicana Corporation Bhd (Tropicana) continues its momentum with the launch of Skypark Kepler, its first branded and luxury residences, in collaboration with the prestigious Banyan Group at Lido Waterfront Boulevard Johor. In November 2024, Tropicana held a groundbreaking ceremony with its main contractor China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC). This was followed by a partnership signing with Banyan Group, Samsung and Kohler to develop the stylish residences offering premium fittings and appliances. In May 2025, Tropicana appointed global architecture firm – Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) to lead the Lido masterplan transformation, which is strategically located within the Johor Baru Waterfront Zone, a flagship Johor -Singapore (JS-SEZ) premium incentive zone. The elegant show unit of Tower A, providing purchasers with an idea of the size, layout and proposed ID concept inspired by Coastal Chic living. Marking another milestone, Tropicana hosted Skypark Kepler's official opening on Saturday (July 5), showcasing its brand-new show units as well as its upgraded property gallery. What sets this luxurious freehold development apart is that the Lido masterplan features seven key components and lifestyle offerings, boasting a waterfront view and a strategic location near the RTS link. These 54-storey towers provide purchasers with a choice between fully-furnished or semi-furnished designer units with branded furnishings and fittings by Samsung, Kohler and other quality brands. Purchasers and investors will be privy to the viewing of the three new show units as well as enjoy Tropicana's UPgrade Campaign, which offers furnishing and financing solutions. To provide a seamless homeownership experience, Tropicana partnered with MBSB Bank, offering competitive financing margins and tenures of up to 35 years for eligible purchasers, together with a special preferential rate. This tailored financing solution is exclusively available to Skypark Kepler purchasers. The elegant show unit of Tower A providing purchasers with an idea of the size, layout and proposed ID concept inspired by Coastal Chic living. Speaking at the event, Tropicana marketing and sales and business development managing director Ixora Ang shared, "We started the Lido master plan a few years ago, envisioning it as a future metropolis of Johor. "Positioned as our crown jewel in the southern region, Lido will be a landmark township blending seven key components, excellent connectivity and sustainable, smart city living. "Its first development, Skypark Kepler has celebrated many milestones from its official groundbreaking, partnership signing with global brands, to today's unveiling of its new show units and property gallery. "The décor theme is coastal chic, which blends modern designs and subtle luxury, emphasising a clean aesthetic, each unit has a practical layout with no awkward corners that can't be used, as we focus on form and function with space efficiency. "We are proud to support Tropicana's Skypark Kepler with a tailored financing package, making premium ownership more accessible to various buyers alike. "This collaboration reflects MBSB Bank's ongoing commitment to empower aspiring homeowners through smart, flexible financial solutions," said MBSB group chief consumer banking officer Usman Ghouse. Signing on behalf of Tropicana - Tropicana Southern Region project managing director Dr Jeffrey Yee (3rd from left), MBSB group chief consumer banking officer Usman Ghouse (4th from left), witnessed by (from left to right) Tropicana marketing & sales executive director Jenny Low and marketing & sales managing director Ixora Ang and MBSB property director Mohd BadranSaadullah and head of business development and end financing, property financing David Chan. Skypark Kepler aims to curate transformative experiences where residents can enjoy smart city living within a sustainable Lido township where it will be home to seven key components. They are residential, commercial, wellness, education, hospitality, recreational and cultural offerings. What sets Skypark Kepler apart is that this freehold development offers many unique selling points such as freehold international zoning, close proximity to the RTS station (less than 5km), fully-furnished or semi-furnished layouts with an obstructed waterfront view, 2.5km coastal boardwalk, alfresco dining, 32-acre green park featuring a cultural centre for community gatherings, green-certified building and multi-tiered security. In addition, each unit will also be fitted out with luxury fittings and appliances such as Samsung home appliances, Kohler fittings and sanitary wares. Priced from RM580,000, Skypark Kepler will feature 1,596 fully furnished designer units from 463 sq ft to 807 sq ft that cater to young professionals, families and retirees. Skypark Kepler will be managed by a global top-four international hotel by Banyan Group. Through this partnership, discerning homeowners of Skypark Kepler will enjoy global benefits from the Banyan Group, including the Banyan Living Rental programme and the Banyan Sanctuary Club programme. To discover the wonders of Skypark Kepler, the first branded residences by Banyan Group in Johor, visit
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Tropicana, MBSB Bank offer attractive financing for Johor's Skypark Kepler
JOHOR BHARU: Tropicana Corp Bhd has teamed up with MBSB Bank to offer an attractive financing package for Skypark Kepler, the first branded residences by Banyan Group, located within the Lido Waterfront Boulevard (Lido) development in Johor. Under the collaboration, eligible buyers can enjoy competitive financing margins from as low as 3.85 per cent and flexible loan tenures of up to 35 years. The exclusive financing solution, coupled with a special preferential rate, is tailored specifically for Skypark Kepler purchasers, said Usman Ghouse, MBSB Bank's group head of consumer banking. "We are proud to support Tropicana's Skypark Kepler with a tailored financing package, making premium homeownership more accessible to various buyers alike," said Usman. "This collaboration reflects MBSB Bank's ongoing commitment to empower aspiring homeowners through smart, flexible financial solutions." Skypark Kepler is the first phase of Lido, strategically situated within the Johor Bahru Waterfront Zone - a premium incentive area under the Flagship A Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Starting from RM580,000, Skypark Kepler comprises 1,596 fully furnished designer units ranging from 463 sq ft to 807 sq ft across two elegant 54-storey towers, designed to appeal to young professionals, families and retirees alike. Tropicana managing director for marketing, sales and business development Ixora Ang shared that partially furnished units in Tower A are priced at about RM1,300 per sq ft, while the fully furnished residences in Tower B, featuring premium fittings and furnishings from brands like Samsung and Kohler, are priced at about RM1,800 per sq ft. "We conceptualised the Lido master plan years ago, envisioning it as Johor's future metropolis and our crown jewel in the Southern region. Lido will be a landmark township integrating seven key components, exceptional connectivity, and sustainable smart city living," she said. "We hosted soft launches to gauge the market response to this first, branded residences, and have received positive feedback." Tropicana executive director for marketing and sales Jenny Low said around 80 units at Skypark Kepler have been sold to date, with a gross development value of RM100 million - most purchases coming from foreign buyers. Skypark Kepler's official launch was marked by the unveiling of its new show units and an upgraded property gallery at Danga Bay. The freehold development stands out for its many unique features, including international zoning, proximity to the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System, unobstructed waterfront views, a 2.5km coastal boardwalk, a 32-acre green park, and a cultural centre. In November 2024, Tropicana held the official groundbreaking ceremony with main contractor China State Construction Engineering Corporation and signed partnership agreements with Banyan Group, Samsung, and Kohler for the residences' premium finishes and appliances. In May 2025, Tropicana appointed global architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill to lead the Lidomaster plan transformation. According to Dr. Jeffrey Yee, Tropicana's managing director for the southern region, Skypark Kepler is slated for completion and handover by late 2029 or early 2030.
