Kuala Lumpur, 2026 – Mah Sing Group Berhad (Mah Sing) marks another momentous milestone as it celebrates the opening of a new ingress and egress ramp and Toll Plaza to Bestari Perdana, along the Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE). This new infrastructure will significantly enhance connectivity and travel efficiency in the eastern corridor of Johor.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Minister of Works, YB Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi and the Chief Minister of Johor, YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz bin Ghazi. Also present were Mah Sing’s Chairman, Admiral (R) Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Abu Bakar bin Abdul Jamal, Mah Sing’s Founder and Group Managing Director, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Leong Hoy Kum, and the top management of Mah Sing.
The new toll plaza features two lanes for RFID and two lanes for Touch ‘n Go (TnG) systems to ensure smooth and cashless transactions. Its connecting ramps form part of a newly completed approximately 5.1km Pasir Gudang Connector (PGC), which links the SDE mainline directly to Jalan Kong Kong and Tanjung Langsat, two of Johor’s most active industrial and maritime hubs.
This new ingress and egress ramp to Bestari Perdana is a major catalyst for the continued growth of Meridin East, Mah Sing’s 1,313-acre master-planned integrated township with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM5 billion. With approximately 5 to 8 years of developable land remaining, the township is on track to deliver an estimated 13,000 residential units and 3,700 commercial units upon full completion, forming a vibrant and self-sustaining community. Located approximately 5.5km from the Bestari Perdana Ramp, a 60.9-acre site within Meridin East has been earmarked for data centre development.
“The opening of the Bestari Perdana ramps is a significant step forward in enhancing connectivity and accessibility in this fast-growing corridor of Johor. We believe that quality infrastructure is fundamental to building sustainable townships. This new ramp will bring meaningful benefits to residents of Meridin East and surrounding communities, while supporting the growth of industrial, data centre and logistics activities in the area,” said Mah Sing’s Founder and Group Managing Director, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Leong Hoy Kum.
The RM70 million infrastructure project represents a major public-private investment in Johor’s future. It is designed to improve accessibility, shorten travel times and unlock the economic potential of key employment zones while enhancing liveability for residents across the eastern corridor of Johor.
Chief Minister of Johor, YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz bin Ghazi said, “The new infrastructure symbolises Johor’s development approach, which is anchored in long-term planning, effective implementation and close collaboration between the government and private sector. The Johor State Government has always believed that infrastructure is not merely a physical facility, but a catalyst for economic growth, social well-being and the overall competitiveness of the state. We view infrastructure development of this nature as a strategic necessity to ensure Johor remains relevant, competitive and continues to attract both domestic and international investors.”
The ingress and egress ramps to Bestari Perdana are strategically located to serve communities and businesses in Kota Masai, Kong Kong, Tanjung Langsat, Pasir Gudang, Johor Halal Park, Cahaya Baru and Kampung Sentosa with an estimated population of more than half a million residents. The new ramps provide motorists with a more direct and efficient route between residential townships and major industrial and logistics hubs, significantly reducing reliance on busy local roads.
“The opening of the Ramp to Bestari Perdana and the Toll Plaza is aligned with the nation’s aspirations to strengthen an integrated land transportation network, particularly in high economic impact areas such as Pasir Gudang and Tanjung Langsat. Well-planned infrastructure ensures smoother traffic flow, reduces congestion and enhances road user safety. The Bestari Perdana Toll Plaza has been designed with both current and future needs in mind. Adequate entry and exit lanes, together with the adoption of electronic toll systems such as RFID and Touch ‘n Go, reflect ongoing efforts to improve highway operational efficiency,” said Minister of Works, YB Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Southern Growth Continues, Mah Sing Builds for a Growing Population and Future-Ready Living
Since 2000, Mah Sing has strategically expanded its footprint across the state, acquiring key land parcels and launching a diversified range of developments that span residential townships, mixed-use projects and industrial developments. Over the past two decades, the Group has secured an estimated 2,999 acres of land in Johor with a total estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM16.8 billion. This long-term commitment reflects Mah Sing’s confidence in Johor’s strong economic fundamentals, driven by its proximity to Singapore, expanding infrastructure connectivity and rising demand for quality housing and commercial space.
Mah Sing’s portfolio in Johor includes master-planned townships and M Series residential development. Last year, the Group launched M Grand Minori in Johor Bahru, an inaugural project under its premium M Grand Series. This freehold mixed-use residential and commercial development is strategically located just 3km from the upcoming Bukit Chagar RTS Station, which will directly link Johor Bahru to Singapore’s Woodlands North in under five minutes.
Most recently, Mah Sing entered a strategic joint venture to develop the MS Industrial Park @ Kulai, within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). This integrated industrial hub, with an estimated GDV of RM2.26 billion, aims to bring together anchor industrial players, their suppliers and value chain partners to create a cohesive industrial ecosystem. By including high-growth, technology-driven sectors such as data centres, logistics and others, the hub seeks to generate long-term value, support Malaysia’s industrial transformation and strengthen Mah Sing’s sustainable growth.