Meridin Suites @ The Meridin
Meridin Suites @ The Meridin is a completed 2018 project, leasehold (medini special zone; foreign buyers exempt from the minimum purchase price threshold / mm2h requirement), 756 units. This page covers location, layouts, rents, yields and risks — WhatsApp me for actual asking prices on units for sale.
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Meridin Suites @ The Meridin is a leasehold (medini special zone; foreign buyers exempt from the minimum purchase price threshold / mm2h requirement) condominium in Medini, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, developed by Mah Sing Group Berhad and completed in 2018. It comprises 3 block(s), — storeys and 756 units. Address: Medini, Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Johor.
3 layout types (areas not yet verified). Resale asking prices are not yet verified — WhatsApp me for live quotes; Whole-unit rents are RM1,900 – RM4,200 a month, a gross yield of 3.0% – 4.5%. Maintenance: Not yet verified.
Transport position: About 25–28 km to RTS Bukit Chagar / CIQ, roughly a 30-minute drive
What kind of project is Meridin Suites @ The Meridin?
Every line below can be checked against the developer and official records. This is a completed 2018 project — you are buying a real unit you can walk into, not a rendering.
- Developer
- Mah Sing Group BerhadMah Sing Group Berhad
- Completed
- 2018Completed · resale stock
- Tenure
- Leasehold (Medini special zone; foreign buyers exempt from the minimum purchase price threshold / MM2H requirement)Open to foreign buyers (min-price rules apply)
- Total units
- 7563 block(s) · — storeys
- Layouts
- 3See price table below
- Maintenance
- Not yet verifiedConfirm with the management office
- Transacted PSF
- RM—–—Recent resale range
- Gross yield
- 3.0–4.5%Whole-unit basis
A large developer listed on the Main Market in Malaysia, with projects including M Vertica, M Centura (Kuala Lumpur) and D'sara Sentral. It is nationally known, has a good reputation, and its product line spans mid to high-end residential.
Medini — what is around you
Full address: Medini, Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Johor. Location decides who rents from you — and how easily you resell.
🚉 Getting around
- 🚉 RTS / railAbout 25–28 km to RTS Bukit Chagar / CIQ, roughly a 30-minute drive
- 🛂 Checkpoint (CIQ)About 25–28 km to CIQ, roughly a 30-minute drive
- 🚌 Other transportMedini sits directly beside the Second Link interchange, about 10–15 km from the Tuas Checkpoint, roughly a 10–15 minute drive, making it one of the closest districts in the region to the Second Link
🛍️ Malls & shopping
- Mall of Medini (about a 5-minute walk or drive)
- Legoland Malaysia
- Legoland Water Park
- Puteri Harbour (about a 10-minute drive)
🎓 Schools
- Educity (including Raffles Hospital Singapore and the Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia campus, among others)
Prices and rents across 3 layouts
Public listing data for this project is thin, and some layouts do not yet have enough samples to publish a reliable band. Rather than give you a number I cannot stand behind, I would rather send you the actual asking prices of units on the market now.
| Layout | Area | Bed / Bath | Resale price band | PSF | Monthly rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | area not verified | 1BR · — | TBC | — | RM1,900 – 2,150 |
| 2-bedroom | area not verified | 2BR · — | TBC | — | RM2,400 – 2,500 |
| 3-bedroom | area not verified | 3BR · — | TBC | — | RM4,200 – 4,200 |
These are agent-corrected figures, based on current asking prices and signed rents — about 20% above published portal data, which lags 6–12 months and often carries stale listings.
Corrected as at 5 September 2026. Actual prices still depend on floor, facing, condition and negotiation; nothing here is an offer.
What Meridin Suites @ The Meridin actually looks like
Each image is labelled as a photograph or a developer rendering. The gap between those two is where post-signing disappointment usually lives, so I will not pass one off as the other.
Official project visuals from Mah Sing Group Berhad's own site mahsing.com.my (The Meridin @ Medini project page); copyright Mah Sing Group Berhad.
Official drawings for all 3 layouts — I request them for you
Most floor plans circulating online have been redrawn by agents, cropped so the dimensions are gone, or belong to a different project entirely. I only pass on the developer’s own drawings — real millimetre dimensions, room names and orientation, so you can check them against the unit itself.
Two units with the same built-up can differ hugely: how much goes to corridor, whether columns eat furniture space, whether a king bed fits the master, whether the balcony counts inside the area. Staging hides all of that on a viewing; a plan does not. Rule layouts out on paper first.
Rents: RM1,900 to RM4,200 a month
Whole-unit gross yield runs about 3.0% – 4.5%. That is gross — before maintenance, assessment, quit rent, insurance and vacancy. Net yield typically lands 0.8 to 1.2 percentage points below this.
Monthly rent by layout
Whole unit, unfurnished to basic furnishing · Ringgit per month
Who rents at Meridin Suites @ The Meridin, how long units sit empty, and who will buy from you later matter more than the yield figure. I can walk you through all three against your budget and purpose.
What actually gives Meridin Suites @ The Meridin its value
Addressed on Jalan Legoland, in the core of Medini
The PropertyGuru project page records the address as 3 Jalan Legoland, condominium, leasehold, completed 2017, 36 storeys, 756 units. The developer is Malaysian-listed Mah Sing Group Berhad. The location is in the prime part of Medini, with Legoland Malaysia Resort (opened 2012), Mall of Medini and Gleneagles Hospital Medini (300 beds) all in the same district.
Located in Medini, where foreign buyers may be exempt from the RM1 million minimum price threshold
Medini is a 2,230-acre special zone within Iskandar Puteri, master-developed by Medini Iskandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd under Khazanah Nasional, with its legal standing derived from the IRDA Act 2007. Within this zone, new strata property purchased from the developer is exempt from Johor's RM1 million minimum price threshold for foreign buyers. Whether the same applies on subsale is disputed and must be verified case by case by a conveyancing lawyer (see the risk section and FAQ).
Strata titles were issued in 2017
This matters a great deal in the Medini area, and it is supported by court records: in its judgment in Tropika Istimewa Development Sdn Bhd v Wong Hang Fah & 106 Others, the Court of Appeal expressly recorded that purchasers in this project took vacant possession and obtained individual strata titles in 2017. The judgment also confirmed that issuing strata titles on the basis of a long lease is valid and does not conflict with the National Land Code or the Strata Titles Act. What this means for a buyer is that although the ownership structure is unusual, the titles have been issued and the courts have accepted them; it is not an unresolved position.
Complete facilities, with all six PropertyGuru sub-scores at 5
PropertyGuru gives the project an overall rating of 4.8/5 (3 reviews), with unit interior, common areas, facilities, surrounding amenities and management all scoring 5 out of the six sub-categories, and only transport scoring 4. The Meridin development includes swimming pools (an infinity pool and a children's pool), a gym and outdoor exercise facilities, a tennis court, a yoga area, a barbecue area, a central oasis garden, a children's playground, a sauna and a jacuzzi.
About 16 km and roughly an 11-minute drive to the Second Link
The Medini area is far closer to the Second Link (Tuas) than to the Causeway. Using Medini Signature in the same area as a reference, Rome2Rio gives a driving distance of about 16 km and roughly 11 minutes. For people working in western Singapore (Jurong, Tuas, Clementi), this commute is more predictable than living in Johor Bahru city centre and using the Causeway.
🏊 Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Sky garden
- Children's playground
- 24-hour security
What residents say — the good and the bad, both
Every review below is an attributed comment on a public platform, and each one links to the original. I have not filtered out the negative ones: what is actually wrong with a building is usually only visible to the people living in it. 3 in total — 3 positive, 0 critical.
「I purchased my unit while thinking about how I might want to live later in life. Having everyday conveniences nearby was a big plus for me. I like knowing that daily essentials are within easy reach. It makes the unit a good choice for my future plans.」
— Mok Hui Theng, PropertyGuru resident review 5/5, 18 August 2026 (title: Comfortable Retirement Plan)「My family mainly uses our unit when we want a change from our usual routine. It gives us a comfortable place to spend a few days together. The children always get excited when we plan a stay. We have made some lovely family memories here.」
— Tio Wei Siong, PropertyGuru resident review 4.7/5, 18 August 2026 (title: Great Family Getaway; transport sub-score only 3)「I really like how bright my unit feels during the daytime. Natural light comes in nicely and makes the rooms feel more open. I rarely feel like the space is dull or closed in. It creates a pleasant atmosphere for everyday living.」
— Lai Kah Seng, PropertyGuru resident review 4.8/5, 18 August 2026 (title: Bright Airy Home)Reviews remain the property of their authors and are quoted here to show the building as residents find it; ratings and content change over time — follow the link for the current version.
What is actually within reach
Location decides who rents from you and how easily you resell. Each distance below is labelled by how it was obtained; straight-line estimates say so — real walking routes detour around roads and overpasses and typically run 30–50% longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Second Link Malaysian checkpoint (Bangunan Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ, Tanjung Kupang)Medini's main commuting exit. Using Medini Signature in the same area as a reference, Rome2Rio gives about 16 km and roughly 11 minutes by carabout 10–16 km, roughly an 11–20-minute drive
- Bukit Chagar RTS stationThe RTS does not serve Medini directly; using it requires driving about 25–28 km into Johor Bahru city centre and transferringabout 25–28 km, roughly a 30-minute drive
- CIQ / Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Causeway checkpointRequires travelling into Johor Bahru city centre first; extremely congested at peak hoursabout 25–28 km, roughly a 30-minute drive
- Jalan LegolandThe road on which this project sits, connecting directly to Legoland and the Medini arterial roadsAt the project entrance
- Iskandar Malaysia Bus Service (IMBS)Bus routes connect Medini with JB Sentral / CIQ; frequency is low and it is not suitable for daily commuting. Resident reviews score the transport sub-category between 3 and 5Stops within the Medini area
🛍️ Shopping & dining
- Mall of MediniThe mall in the core of Medini, immediately adjacent to LegolandAbout a 5-minute drive
- Legoland Malaysia ResortOpened 2012, Southeast Asia's first Legoland, with a water park, SEA LIFE aquarium and hotel; this project's address is on Jalan Legoland itselfWithin a 5-minute walk to drive
- Sunway Big Box Retail ParkA mixed-format retail park opened in December 2019; official material states it is about 5 minutes from the Second Link and about 8 minutes' drive from LegolandAbout an 8–10-minute drive
- AEON Mall Bukit IndahOpened 19 December 2008, the most established large mall in western JohorAbout a 15-minute drive
- Puteri Harbour waterfront dining stripWaterfront dining and leisure areaAbout a 15-minute drive
🎓 Schools
- EduCity Iskandar higher education parkA 305-acre education city hosting Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, University of Southampton Malaysia, Raffles University, MMU, MDIS, the Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT) and others; the most predictable source of long-term rental demand for this projectAbout a 5–10-minute drive
- Marlborough College MalaysiaA British boarding and day international school within EduCity for ages 3–18, on a 90-acre campusabout 5.5 km (straight-line estimate of the Medini-to-school distance cited in external sources)
- Raffles American SchoolJalan Raffles, 79050 Iskandar Puteri; accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)About a 10-minute drive
- Sunway International School (Sunway Iskandar)Within the Sunway Iskandar developmentAbout a 10–15-minute drive
- Mount Kelly Malaysia, Stellar International School and othersThis district has the highest concentration of international schools in Johor Bahru, most within a 30-minute driveA 15–30-minute drive
🏥 Healthcare
- Gleneagles Hospital MediniA 300-bed private hospital under IHH Healthcare, located within MediniAbout a 5-minute drive
- Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya)Private general hospitalAbout a 10–15-minute drive
- Private clinics and pharmacies around Medini / Bukit IndahEveryday outpatient care; choice within Medini itself is limitedA 5–15-minute drive
- KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital (Johor Bahru city centre)Private specialist hospitalabout 25 km, roughly a 30-minute drive
- Hospital Sultanah Aminah (Johor Bahru)Johor's largest public hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department; there is no public hospital of comparable standing within Mediniabout 25–28 km, roughly a 30–40-minute drive
Which kind of buyer are you?
Own-stay, investment, or a place for a child at school — the same project is judged on completely different things. Work out which one you are before you look at price.
Foreign buyers with a budget below RM1 million looking to own property in Johor
Medini is the only location in Johor where a foreigner may be able to buy below RM1 million, and this project's strata titles were issued back in 2017, with the Court of Appeal confirming the validity of issuing strata titles under a long lease, so its title position is clearer than at many neighbouring projects. The homework required: obtain a written opinion from a conveyancing lawyer on whether the exemption applies on subsale, obtain the original SPA and the Ministry of Housing exemption letter, and build about 14% transaction costs into the total price.
Owner-occupiers with children using it as a holiday home with Legoland as an everyday amenity
This project is addressed on Jalan Legoland, with the theme park, Mall of Medini and Gleneagles hospital all a few minutes' drive away. Two of the three PropertyGuru reviews expressly describe holiday and retirement use. It suits people who will stay a few times a year and value the facilities and the experience for children. Treat it as consumption rather than investment: the unit price here fell about 74% from the 2014 peak to the 2022 trough.
Long-term hold investors targeting EduCity and Gleneagles tenants
EduCity (305 acres, more than six tertiary institutions) is a 5–10-minute drive away and Gleneagles Medini (300 beds) within 5 minutes; these are two of the few predictable sources of long-term tenancy in Medini. EdgeProp's implied yield of 5.55% sits in the normal band for Medini. But 131 rental listings mean the competition is real and pricing must track the market; and the leasehold term shortens by a year every year, so long-term holders must recognise the erosion of resale value that comes with it.
Not suitable for: buyers unwilling to read legal documents
The title here is a strata title under a Private Lease Scheme, with the land held by IIB and a 99-year lease (15 April 2013 to 14 April 2112) granted to Medini Land Sdn Bhd; the sale and purchase agreement was granted a Ministry of Housing exemption from the standard Schedule H format with the delivery period extended to 48 months; and 107 owners litigated over this as far as the Court of Appeal and lost. These are not background stories, they are the contract terms you are taking on. If you do not intend to pay a lawyer to read through these documents, do not buy in this project.
What I will not hide from you
Every project has weaknesses. An agent not mentioning them does not make them go away — it just means you find out after you have signed. Here is what is actually wrong with this one.
⚠107 owners sued the developer as a group and won in the High Court, but the Court of Appeal overturned the whole case in 2025
This is the piece of history you most need to know about this project. After handover in 2017, 107 owners sued the developer Tropika Istimewa Development Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Mah Sing Group) in the Johor Bahru High Court, arguing that the sale and purchase agreement breached the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 and the Housing Development Regulations 1989, that the developer had made misleading representations about the nature of the title, and claiming liquidated ascertained damages (LAD) for late delivery. The High Court found for the owners at first instance, declaring the agreements invalid and awarding damages. In 2025 the Court of Appeal overturned the entire case: applying the "second actor" principle from the Federal Court's decision in Obata-Ambak v Prema Bonanza [2024], it held that the developer had relied in good faith on an exemption granted by the Ministry of Housing (KPKT) under regulation 11(3) (exempting it from using the standard Schedule H agreement and extending the delivery period from 36 months to 48 months), that the owners had been aware of that exemption and of IRDA's private lease scheme guidelines before signing, and that having failed to challenge the administrative decision by judicial review they could not mount a collateral attack in civil proceedings; delivery had also been completed within the lawful 48 months, so there was no breach. What this actually means for you: the title and the validity of the contract are currently secure, but that also means the fact that the contract terms are unfavourable to the buyer is now fixed in law — you take on the same terms.
⚠The 99-year lease runs from 15 April 2013 to 14 April 2112
The Court of Appeal judgment expressly records that the land is freehold land held by Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB), which granted Medini Land Sdn Bhd a 99-year lease running from 15 April 2013 to 14 April 2112; on that basis the developer sold strata units under a Private Lease Scheme. This is an ownership structure rarely seen anywhere else in Malaysia. What this actually means for your wallet: by 2026, 13 years of that lease have been used and about 86 remain. Banks look at how many years remain on the title at loan maturity, and in practice most require at least 20–30 years remaining at that point — comfortable for now, but a year is lost every year, and the next buyer faces a shorter term, which will erode resale prices progressively.
⚠From the 2014 peak to the 2022 trough, the unit price fell by about 74%
EdgeProp records a historical high for this project of a 517 sq ft unit transacted at RM1,136 psf in June 2014 and a historical low of an 807 sq ft unit transacted at RM297 psf in December 2022; the 48-month transaction median has recovered to RM604 psf, with a range of RM552–632 psf. The lower bound of the listing psf range on PropertyGuru goes down to RM269. This price curve tells the story of Medini as a whole: between 2012 and 2017 a large number of projects launched at the same time and sold heavily to foreign buyers, with supply arriving far ahead of demand, so occupancy at some projects fell below 40% and subsale prices dropped 15–30% below launch prices. What this actually means for you: this building still contains a group of original owners who bought at the peak and are sitting on heavy paper losses, and they may cut and run at any time.
⚠131 rental listings against 45 for sale means tenants hold the negotiating power on rent
PropertyGuru carries 45 sale and 131 rental listings for this project. Against 756 units, rental listings represent about 17% of the total. At the same time, projects across Medini (1Medini with 1,332 units, D'Pristine with 1,182 units, Medini Signature with 456 units, The M, Grand Medini, One Medini and others) are competing for the same tenants: EduCity students and faculty, Gleneagles medical staff, and employees at SILC and surrounding industrial areas. Their rental budgets are limited, and industry data puts gross rental yields across Medini projects in a band of 5.2%–5.7%, with EdgeProp's 5.55% for this project falling squarely within it.
⚠The foreign-buyer exemption may not apply on subsale, and costs rose to about 14% of the transaction price in 2026
Published policy refers to "new strata property purchased from the developer"; whether the exemption is retained on subsale must be confirmed case by case by the conveyancing lawyer, and the exemption is a policy arrangement that may be revised. Two costs have both been raised: MOT stamp duty for non-citizens is a flat 8% from 1 January 2026 (previously 4%); and the Johor foreign consent fee, under PTG Johor Circular No. 1 of 2025, is 3% with a minimum of RM30,000 from 1 July 2025, assessed on the higher of the JPPH valuation or the transaction price for subsale. On a total price of about RM480,000, derived from 800 sq ft at RM604 psf, the RM30,000 equals 6.2% of the price, and with the 8% stamp duty the total is 14.2%.
⚠Of the three resident reviews, two describe holiday use rather than permanent residence
The three reviews on PropertyGuru (all posted on 18 August 2026) cover, respectively, retirement planning, family holiday use ("My family mainly uses our unit when we want a change from our usual routine") and good natural light. In other words, a substantial proportion of owners in this building bought for occasional stays rather than to live there permanently. This has two practical implications: low permanent occupancy makes the common areas feel empty and makes it hard for retail amenities to survive; and these owners are price-insensitive (they can simply leave the unit empty), but when they decide to sell they may all come to market at once.
What else is there around Iskandar Puteri / Medini?
Within one area, big price gaps usually have reasons: tenure, age, density, management. Compare across first, then decide which to look at closely.
| Project | Built | Tenure | Units | PSF | Price band | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridin Suites @ The Meridin ← | 2018 | Leasehold (Medini special zone; foreign buyers exempt from the minimum purchase price threshold / MM2H requirement) | 756 | — | — | 3.0–4.5% |
| Teega Residence / Teega Suites | 2016 | Freehold (not in the Medini special zone; does not enjoy Medini's MM2H exemption / foreign-ownership threshold waiver) | 1,292 | RM720–1020 | RM575,000 – RM1,140,000 | 3.5–4.5% |
| Encorp Marina @ Puteri Harbour | 2020 | Freehold | 537 | — | RM480,000 – RM1,200,000 | 3.0–4.0% |
| Somerset Puteri Harbour | 2014 | Freehold | 204 | RM1080 | RM865,000 – RM5,400,000 | 2.0–2.0% |
| Almãs @ Puteri Harbour | 2018 | Freehold | — | RM720–1020 | RM335,000 – RM2,850,000 | 5.5–5.5% |
| Puteri Cove Residences | 2017 | Freehold | 1,054 | RM895–1307 | RM600,000 – RM1,560,000 | 5.3–5.3% |
| Meridin Executive Suites @ The Meridin | 2018 | Leasehold (Medini special zone; foreign buyers exempt from the minimum purchase price threshold / MM2H requirement) | 583 | — | — | — |
Full list on the Iskandar Puteri / Medini area page.
What does buying here actually cost in 2026?
From 1 January 2026, stamp duty for foreign buyers of Malaysian residential property rose from 4% to 8%. Johor’s state consent levy rose from 2% to 3% (minimum RM30,000) from July 2025. Together with legal fees, this is the cash you need on top of the purchase price.
| Item | Basis | On RM1,000,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | — | RM1,000,000 |
| Stamp duty (foreigner, 8%) | From 1 Jan 2026 | RM80,000 |
| Johor consent levy (3%) | Minimum RM30,000 | RM30,000 |
| Legal fees & disbursements (~1%) | — | ≈ RM10,000 |
| Total on top | — | ≈ RM120,000（12%） |
Johor sets a minimum purchase price for foreigners, and the rules differ between commercial title (serviced apartment / SOHO) and residential title. Meridin Suites @ The Meridin is Leasehold (Medini special zone; foreign buyers exempt from the minimum purchase price threshold / MM2H requirement) — confirm with your lawyer which regime applies before you place a booking. Get this wrong and the transfer can fail. I can check the title category for this project first.
The 13 questions buyers ask me most
How much does Meridin Suites @ The Meridin cost on the resale market?
Public listing samples for Meridin Suites @ The Meridin are currently thin, and I will not publish a band I cannot stand behind. I can pull the actual asking prices of units on the market now — WhatsApp me your target layout and budget.
What are rents and yields at Meridin Suites @ The Meridin?
Whole-unit rents run RM1,900 – RM4,200 a month. That is a gross yield of about 3.0% – 4.5% — gross, so after maintenance, assessment, quit rent, insurance and vacancy, net yield is typically 0.8–1.2 points lower.
Is Meridin Suites @ The Meridin freehold, and can foreigners buy?
Meridin Suites @ The Meridin is Leasehold (Medini special zone; foreign buyers exempt from the minimum purchase price threshold / MM2H requirement). Foreigners may buy subject to Johor’s minimum purchase price for foreign buyers. Residential title and commercial title (serviced apartment / SOHO) fall under different rules — have your lawyer confirm which applies before booking. From 2026 foreign-buyer stamp duty is 8%, plus Johor’s 3% consent levy (minimum RM30,000).
When was Meridin Suites @ The Meridin completed and who built it?
Meridin Suites @ The Meridin was completed in 2018 and is occupied resale stock: 3 block(s), — storeys, 756 units. Developer: Mah Sing Group Berhad. A large developer listed on the Main Market in Malaysia, with projects including M Vertica, M Centura (Kuala Lumpur) and D’sara Sentral. It is nationally known, has a good reputation, and its product line spans mid to high-end residential.
How is transport at Meridin Suites @ The Meridin, and how far is the checkpoint?
About 25–28 km to RTS Bukit Chagar / CIQ, roughly a 30-minute drive; About 25–28 km to CIQ, roughly a 30-minute drive; Medini sits directly beside the Second Link interchange, about 10–15 km from the Tuas Checkpoint, roughly a 10–15 minute drive, making it one of the closest districts in the region to the Second Link
What layouts does Meridin Suites @ The Meridin have?
3 layouts: 1-bedroom area not verified (1BR), 2-bedroom area not verified (2BR), 3-bedroom area not verified (3BR). I can supply the developer’s official floor plans — WhatsApp me the layout you want to see.
What is the maintenance fee at Meridin Suites @ The Meridin, and what facilities are there?
Maintenance is about Not yet verified (confirm with the management office). Facilities include: Swimming pool, Gym, Sky garden, Children’s playground, 24-hour security.
Who is Meridin Suites @ The Meridin suitable for?
Employees working in Singapore’s Tuas industrial area (fastest commute via the Second Link); International school parents; Foreign investors (eligible for the Medini special-zone purchase incentives)
What are the risks of buying at Meridin Suites @ The Meridin?
Medini has historically faced oversupply and high vacancy; watch the pressure on rents from the large volume of new projects entering the market nearby; The leasehold tenure needs verification (remaining tenure on Medini projects depends on the year the land was alienated; check before buying)
What malls, schools and hospitals are near Meridin Suites @ The Meridin?
Malls: Mall of Medini (about a 5-minute walk or drive), Legoland Malaysia, Legoland Water Park, Puteri Harbour (about a 10-minute drive). Schools: Educity (including Raffles Hospital Singapore and the Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia campus, among others). Hospitals: .
I hear the Meridin owners sued the developer — what was the outcome? Is there a risk in buying now?
The case has been decided, and for a buyer the effect is that the title is secure but the fact that the contract terms are unfavourable to the buyer is now fixed. What happened: after handover in 2017, 107 owners sued the developer Tropika Istimewa Development Sdn Bhd (a Mah Sing subsidiary) in the Johor Bahru High Court, arguing that the agreement breached the Housing Development Act and its regulations, that the developer had misrepresented the nature of the title, and claiming liquidated damages for late delivery. The High Court found for the owners at first instance. In 2025 the Court of Appeal overturned the whole case, on the grounds that the developer had relied in good faith on an exemption granted by the Ministry of Housing (KPKT) under regulation 11(3) (permitting departure from the standard Schedule H agreement and extending the delivery period from 36 months to 48 months), that the owners had been aware of that exemption and of IRDA's private lease scheme guidelines before signing, and that having failed to challenge the administrative decision by judicial review they could not mount a collateral attack in civil proceedings; delivery was also completed within the lawful 48 months. The judgment also confirmed that issuing strata titles on the basis of a long lease is valid and does not conflict with the National Land Code or the Strata Titles Act. The case number is Civil Appeal No. W-02(NCvC)(W)-1552-10/2020. Before buying on subsale, instruct a conveyancing lawyer to obtain the original SPA and the exemption letter, and read the terms you are taking on.
Exactly which years does Meridin's 99-year title run from and to?
The Court of Appeal judgment sets it out clearly: the land is freehold land held by Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB), which granted Medini Land Sdn Bhd a 99-year lease running from 15 April 2013 to 14 April 2112; on top of that lease the developer sold strata units under a Private Lease Scheme, and individual strata titles were issued in 2017. By 2026, 13 years of the lease have been used and about 86 remain. Banks look at how many years remain on the title at loan maturity; that is comfortable for now, but a year is lost every year, and the next buyer faces a shorter term — the inevitable value erosion of holding leasehold long term. Instruct a conveyancing lawyer to run a title search confirming that the lease term for the unit you are buying matches the record in the case, and establish which document sets out the renewal mechanism after 2112.
Listings online go as low as RM269 psf while EdgeProp says the median is RM604 — what should I offer?
First separate the three figures. EdgeProp's 48-month transaction median is RM604 psf with a range of RM552–632 psf — these are actual transactions (sourced from JPPH/NAPIC, with a lag of about six months). PropertyGuru shows a listing psf range of RM269–679 — the RM269 end is usually a forced sale, an auction, or an unusually large unit. EdgeProp records the historical low as an 807 sq ft unit transacted at RM297 psf in December 2022 and the historical high as a 517 sq ft unit at RM1,136 psf in June 2014. Practical bidding strategy: start from the lower bound of the EdgeProp transaction range, RM552 psf, and at the same time ask the agent to pull the transaction list and auction records for the same size band over the last 12 months; if there have been recent auction transactions, treat the auction price as the price floor. Do not use the median or the asking price as your benchmark.
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