Something is happening down south, and if you want a piece of the action, Taman Sutera Utama is where you should be. A bustling new commercial district in the heart of Iskandar Malaysia, the southern development corridor in Johor, this self-contained 1,000-acre township is rapidly growing, with more than 1,500 mixed units of high-end properties already delivered.

Strategically located at the western corridor of Johor Bahru, Taman Sutera Utama is easily accessible from the North-South Highway. It is a mere 18km from the Johor Bahru city centre, a 15-minute drive to Senai Airport and a 15-minute drive to Nusajaya, where the state’s new administrative centre is located.

Where the Buzz is

At the heart of the township is the Sutera Utama Commercial Centre. Its flagship, Sutera Mall, an eco-friendly,  family-oriented retail concept designed to be a “lifestyle destination”, boasts two main anchor tenants — Carrefour hypermarket for all your daily needs and more, and the Chinese restaurant Pekin, popular for wedding dinners, corporate functions and family get-togethers.

The surrounding shop offices house a variety of retailers, including a wide range of eateries, making this a gourmet haven. The commercial centre feeds a catchment area of half a million people within a 15-minute drive radius. With more than 2,200 parking lots at the commercial hub, parking is a breeze. There’s also a bus service by Causeway Link to Sutera Mall from Singapore and several places in Johor Bahru. New phases of these three-storey shop offices are now available for sale.

Homes with a Heart

Taman Sutera Utama is also home to those who value comfort, security, community and natural living with its beautiful and distinctive residences, such as the Casania double-storey cluster homes; the Cotina double-storey semi-dees; and the Estoria double-storey terraces, which come with its own private indoor courtyards.

The latest launch this year is The Seed, an exclusive secured development offering contemporary apartments complete with rooftop gardens and resort facilities. Spread across 47 acres of prime freehold land, these Garden Suites are set amidst tropical landscaping with captivating water features. Rest and relax in the swimming pool and wading pool, or get a good workout at the gym, badminton courts and multi-purpose hall. Amenities such as a spa, hair salon, child care centre, laundrette and polyclinic mean convenience at your door step.

Where Green is a Way of Life

The heartbeat of Taman Sutera Utama is its push for communal and green living. Active homeowners’ associations in these gated and guarded neighbourhoods help promote strong community ties, which form the lifeline of young housing developments.

And while eco friendliness remains a slogan for some, at Taman Sutera Utama, it’s a lifestyle, with residents actively and conscientiously practising the 5Rs — Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and be Responsible. Each housing project has skylights for natural lighting, while toilets at Sutera Mall are built with the open-air concept to allow for natural ventilation and sunlight. A team of “Green Walkers” are committed to educate and create awareness about garbage enzymes and effective microorganisms, the cheaper and safer alternatives to harmful cleaning chemicals.

Taman Sutera Utama is also home to some of the finest schools in Johor Bahru — Seri Omega Private Primary and Secondary Schools, Kuo Kuang Primary School (2), Calvary Victory Centre, and Kiwanis Careheart — making it an enviable education hub.

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