Setia Sky88
Resale listings here run from RM335,000 to RM1,140,000 — a spread of RM805,000. Floor, facing and condition decide which end you pay. This page lays out price bands, rents, yields and risks across all 3 layouts.
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Setia Sky88 in 30 seconds
Setia Sky88 is a freehold condominium in Danga Bay fringe / Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, developed by S P Setia Berhad and completed in 2016. It comprises 3 block(s), 55 storeys and 488 units. Address: Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Layouts run 484 to 1,389 sq ft across 3 types. As at September 2026, resale listings range RM335,000 – RM1,140,000, with a mid-market level around RM695,000; transacted PSF sits at RM548–1579 psf. Whole-unit rents are RM2,750 – RM4,800 a month, a gross yield of 4.0% – 4.5%. Maintenance: not published by this project. Across 47 completed Johor Bahru condos the measured range is RM0.22–0.42 per sq ft per month (median about RM0.31); projects completed from 2013 onward mostly sit at RM0.27–0.40 (typical RM0.34). Applied to this page’s 484–1,389 sq ft layouts that works out to roughly RM130 – RM555 a month — an estimate, not a billed figure. Ask the management office for the latest fee notice and the audited accounts.
Transport position: about 4–5 km from Bukit Chagar RTS station
Official median transacted price (historical reference): RM694,000 (845 psf), period February 2025 – January 2026 (18 transactions), source brickz.my (data sourced from NAPIC / JPPH), interquartile range RM610,000–1,450,800. Use this figure, not EdgeProp's. EdgeProp gives a median of RM1,306 psf (range RM1,186–1,493) over a 48-month window, but the sample is only 250 units and clearly skewed: the same page records a historic high of RM3,868 psf (August 2024, a 506 sq ft small unit) and a historic low of RM583 psf (December 2021). The two figures differ by almost double, mainly because of the difference in sample composition. Current asking prices on iProperty run RM500–981 psf and cluster at RM600–900 psf, consistent with brickz's RM845 psf. One further figure you must know: there were only 18 transactions over 12 months, while iProperty carries 110 listings for sale. Note: official data lags 6–12 months between transaction and publication. The price and rent tables on this page use agent-corrected figures, about 20% above published data — that is what you would actually pay today.
What kind of project is Setia Sky88?
Every line below can be checked against the developer and official records. This is a completed 2016 project — you are buying a real unit you can walk into, not a rendering.
- Developer
- S P Setia BerhadS P Setia Berhad
- Completed
- 2016Completed · resale stock
- Tenure
- FreeholdOpen to foreign buyers (min-price rules apply)
- Total units
- 4883 block(s) · 55 storeys
- Layouts
- 3See price table below
- Maintenance
- Not published · est. RM130–555/monthMeasured range across 47 completed JB condos: RM0.22–0.42 psf (median RM0.31); post-2013 projects mostly RM0.27–0.40. Estimated from this page’s 484–1,389 sq ft layouts, not a billed figure. Confirm with the management office
- Asking PSF
- RM548–1579Agent-corrected asking range
- Gross yield
- 4.0–4.5%Whole-unit basis
One of Malaysia's largest listed property developers (Bursa: SPSETIA), founded in 1974. Past projects include Setia Alam, Setia Eco Park, Setia City Mall and KL Eco City. A national brand with a strong reputation, and one of the few projects in central JB by a national-tier developer.
Danga Bay fringe / Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir — what is around you
Full address: Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor (80300). Location decides who rents from you — and how easily you resell.
🚉 Getting around
- 🚉 RTS / railabout 4–5 km from Bukit Chagar RTS station
- 🛂 Checkpoint (CIQ)about 4–5 km from CIQ, roughly a 12–15 minute drive
- 🚌 Other transportClose to the Danga City Mall KTM station
🛍️ Malls & shopping
- Danga City Mall
- AEON Big Johor Bahru
- KSL City Mall
🎓 Schools
- Nuri Education Centre
🏥 Hospitals
- KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital
3 layouts, from 484 to 1,389 sq ft
The table shows the current resale price band and rent band for each layout. Mid-market sits around RM695,000, the top of market reaches RM1,140,000 — within one layout the spread comes down to floor, facing and condition.
| Layout | Area | Bed / Bath | Resale price band | PSF | Monthly rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 484 sf | 1BR · 1 bath | RM335,000 – RM455,000 | RM692–940 | RM2,750 – 3,350 |
| Medium layout 2-bedroom | 900-1100 sf | 2BR · 2 bath | RM575,000 – RM815,000 | RM523–906 | RM3,350 – 4,200 |
| Large layout 3-bedroom | 1389 sf | 3BR · 2 bath | RM840,000 – RM1,140,000 | RM605–821 | RM4,200 – 4,800 |
These are agent-corrected figures — based on the asking prices and signed rents currently in front of Koh Yue Lin, running about 20% above the published numbers on brickz.my / NAPIC and the major portals. That gap is not an error: official transaction data lags 6–12 months between recording and publication, and portal listings are often stale prices owners never updated. Portal basis for the same period: RM457–1316 psf; this page uses RM548–1579 psf. The official historical median is shown separately at the top of the page for trend.
PSF in this table is each layout’s own asking price divided by its area; the Asking PSF in the facts card is the project-wide agent-corrected band. Where one row merges layouts of very different sizes, the PSF cell is left blank rather than averaged.
Corrected as at 5 September 2026. Actual prices still depend on floor, facing, condition and negotiation; nothing here is an offer.
Price range by layout
Bar spans the low to the high end of the market for that layout · in Ringgit
Setia Sky88 in the developer’s own visuals — real photos I shoot for you
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 visual from S P Setia Berhad's own site spsetia.com; copyright S P Setia Berhad.
The developer’s own drawings — all 35 official layouts
These are the developer’s original drawings, not illustrations. Every one carries the layout code and the built-up area exactly as S P Setia printed them, and I have checked each against the official specification. Much of what circulates online has been redrawn by agents, cropped so the dimensions are gone, or belongs to another project. Rule layouts out on paper first — it saves viewings. The two official e-brochures are linked underneath the plans.
The 35 layout drawings above are the developer's own official floor plans for Setia Sky88, issued by S P Setia Berhad and published on the project's own listing at iProperty.com.my; the two e-brochures are S P Setia's own PDFs from spsetia.com. Copyright S P Setia Berhad.
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: RM2,750 to RM4,800 a month
Whole-unit gross yield runs about 4.0% – 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 Setia Sky88, 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 Setia Sky88 its value
S P Setia is the most financially sound and most transparent developer on this list
S P Setia Berhad (Bursa: SPSETIA) reported 1QFY2026 pre-tax profit of RM107.78 million, revenue of RM826.54 million and net profit of RM57.65 million; over the same period it cut borrowings by about RM500 million, bringing net gearing down to 0.31 times, and it maintains an FY2026 sales target of RM4.6 billion. Among these sixteen projects, most developers are either private companies (no financial statements) or delisted (no disclosure obligation). S P Setia is one of the few whose financial position you can track on an ongoing basis.
Three towers of about 200 metres: The Altus, Sora and Nube
The three towers are named The Altus, Sora and Nube, standing about 200 metres tall over 55 storeys, with 360-degree views over Johor Bahru city centre and the Straits of Johor. At launch they set a Johor Bahru record price of RM750–1,000 psf, and about 40% of the launched units were taken up by foreign buyers. Freehold, completed in 2018.
Two dedicated facility floors, "Club 88", plus high-level sky facilities
Two dedicated facility floors branded Club 88, plus sky-level facilities: infinity pool, sky jacuzzi, gym, squash court, sauna, audio-visual room, karaoke, sky yoga room, multipurpose hall, childcare centre, 24-hour security and a multi-storey covered car park. Residents in Google reviews describe the corridors on every floor as extremely spacious. The facilities specification is in the top tier for central Johor Bahru.
A 7-minute walk to Plaza Pelangi and 13 minutes to KSL City Mall
Plaza Pelangi 0.64 km (7-minute walk), KSL City Mall 1.13 km (13-minute walk), Holiday Plaza 1.6 km (18-minute walk), KOMTAR JBCC 2.7 km (4 minutes by car), Johor Bahru City Square 2.8 km. The project also runs a free shuttle bus to CIQ. Two large malls are within walking distance, so daily life does not require a car.
Resident feedback on security is consistently positive
In Google reviews (4.3/5 from 312 reviews, 196 of them five-star), several residents mention strict security: "good and strict security", "the guards are friendly and helpful, they always salute you at the gate". Seven resident reviews on PropertyGuru give an overall score of 4.8/5. Note that some residents also feel security watches them "like a hawk" and intrudes on privacy: strictness cuts both ways.
🏊 Facilities
- Sculptural landmark feature
- Visitors' lounge
- Reading room
- Jacuzzi, spa and sauna
- Dance studio
- Multipurpose hall
- Gourmet kitchen and wine-tasting lounge
- Barbecue area
- Children's pool
- Yoga centre
- Aqua Gym
- Sky Gym
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. 6 in total — 2 positive, 4 critical.
「ample facilities. excellent location. good value expecting much higher after RTS, SEZ, ART, ETS completion and realization.」
— wilson ho, PropertyGuru resident review 5/5, 10 March 2025「The building is well maintained. The guards are friendly and helpful, they always salute you at the gate.」
— Augustine T, Google review 5/5 (short-stay guest perspective), 4 July 2025「Good and strict security, with a spacious, luxurious atas design. However, the building feels mostly vacant, with an echo in common areas and a mostly empty carpark.」
— MJN, Google review 4/5, 1 March 2025「They have to do something about the drains on the sky pool level. V smelly. Facilities and space wise are 5 stars. The walkway corridors on each floor are super spacious and empty, great but feels scary at the same time.」
— Nana G, Google review 2/5, 25 July 2024「Walked around the building and all the amenities were empty and rundown. Looks like building is not maintain well.」
— Charlotte L, Google review 2/5, 20 March 2025「There is NO reception, NO staff, NO physical contact at all. Everything is handled online only. I was asked to: Transfer money online, Provide NRIC / passport details, Share bank account information, Join a WhatsApp group just to check in」
— Madushanka A, Google review 1/5 (short-term rental operating model), 17 December 2025Reviews 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
- Bukit Chagar RTS stationStraight-line distance calculated from the project coordinates 1.47825,103.76015 and the station coordinates 1.466507,103.762283; driving distance estimated at 2–3 km but with no public source. The station structure was completed on 18 August 2026about 1.33 km (straight line)
- CIQ / Bangunan Sultan IskandarSources conflict on drive time: StarProperty says 10 minutes, agency copy says 5 minutes (treat the latter as marketing). The project also runs a free shuttle bus to CIQabout 1.7 km (straight line)
- JB Sentral railway stationAccommodation platforms state 3 minutes by car; JB Sentral is 480 metres from Bukit Chagar stationabout 3 minutes by car (distance not published)
- Project free shuttle bus (to CIQ)Provided by the project; confirm frequency and operating hours with the management officeDeparts from the lobby
- Nearest public bus stopNo source publishes the specific distance from this project to the nearest bus stopDistance not stated in public sources, verify on site
🛍️ Shopping & dining
- Plaza PelangiNearest mall, a 7-minute walk; dense with supermarkets and tuition centres0.64 km
- KSL City Mall13-minute walk; 7 floors with about 500 shops plus a cinema1.13 km
- Holiday Plaza18-minute walk1.6 km
- KOMTAR JBCCAbout 4 minutes by car2.7 km
- Johor Bahru City SquareThe most established city centre mall in Johor Bahru2.8 km
🎓 Schools
- Foon Yew High SchoolThe largest Chinese independent secondary school in Malaysia. The school list comes from the StarProperty project page, but that page does not publish distances. The distances below are straight-line estimates from coordinates, not official figures, so check them yourself on a mapabout 1.5 km (straight-line estimate, not a published figure)
- SJK(C) Foon Yew 1City centre Chinese primary school; distance is a straight-line estimateabout 1.5 km (straight-line estimate, not a published figure)
- Sultan Ibrahim Girls' SchoolCity centre girls' school; distance is a straight-line estimateabout 1.6 km (straight-line estimate, not a published figure)
- SMK Dato JaafarNational secondary school; distance is a straight-line estimateabout 1.8 km (straight-line estimate, not a published figure)
- International schoolsJohor Bahru's international schools are concentrated around Mount Austin / Tebrau, typically 9–11 km in a straight line from projects in this area; there is no international school within walking distance of this areaDistance not stated in public sources, verify on site
🏥 Healthcare
- Pelangi Medical CentreLocated around Plaza Pelangi; StarProperty says several hospitals are within one kilometre but publishes no individual distances, so the figure below is a straight-line estimateabout 0.6 km (straight-line estimate, not a published figure)
- KPJ Johor Specialist HospitalPrivate specialist hospital, one of the most used private hospitals among locals; distance is a straight-line estimateabout 1 km (straight-line estimate, not a published figure)
- Landmark Medical CentrePrivate medical centre; distance is a straight-line estimateabout 1 km (straight-line estimate, not a published figure)
- Hospital Sultanah AminahThe largest public hospital in Johor, with 24-hour emergency services; distance is a straight-line estimateabout 2.9 km (straight-line estimate, not a published figure)
- Century Medical CentreListed by StarProperty, no distance publishedDistance not stated in public sources, verify on site
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.
Owner-occupier buyers who want the reassurance of a brand and can do their own due diligence
S P Setia is one of the few developers on this list still listed on Bursa Malaysia with steadily improving financials (1QFY2026 net profit RM57.65 million, net gearing 0.31 times), and the three 200-metre towers with two Club 88 facility floors are high specification. But the facilities already show signs of deterioration, so when viewing you must check in person whether the pool-level drainage, sauna and barbecue area are operating.
Value buyers with strong negotiating ability
There were only 18 transactions in 12 months while iProperty carries 110 for-sale listings, so sellers have almost no bargaining leverage. Original owners who bought Tower C at the RM1,500 psf launch price remain underwater, meaning market valuations have already been through a round of clearing. Current asking prices cluster at RM600–900 psf; rank listings of the same size and negotiate off the bottom three.
Not suitable for: anyone whose sole reason is that the S P Setia brand equals value retention
A sound developer and a building that holds its value are two different things. The launch price was RM750–1,000 psf (Tower C from RM1,500 psf) and the current transaction median is RM845 psf; residents describe the building in Google reviews as "mostly vacant" and the facilities as "empty and rundown". The brand will not carry the consequences of vacancy and management decline for you.
Not suitable for: investors who need to exit quickly
There are 110 units for sale and 169 for rent, which against 488 total units is about one fifth for sale and one third for rent; with only 18 transactions a year, the ratio of listings to transactions is about 6:1. On the rental side you also face a price war among dozens of short-term rental operators, making it hard to push rents up. This is a symmetrical liquidity risk: an advantage when buying, a disadvantage when selling.
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.
⚠A named resident describes the whole building as feeling mostly vacant, with an almost empty car park
A Google review from March 2025 (4 stars, not a malicious rating) states that security is good and strict and the design is high-end, but "the building feels mostly vacant, with an echo in common areas and a mostly empty carpark". Another resident describes the corridors on each floor as "super spacious and empty, great but feels scary at the same time". iProperty carries 110 listings for sale plus 169 for rent, which against a total of 488 units means about one fifth of the building is on the market. The practical impact for buyers: a high vacancy rate drags down the maintenance fee collection rate, which in turn squeezes the facilities maintenance budget, and that is already borne out in the next risk below.
⚠Concrete deterioration in facilities: drain odour, sauna out of service, barbecue area closed for four months
Documented complaints include odour from the drains on the sky pool level (July 2024, 2-star review: "They have to do something about the drains on the sky pool level. V smelly."), the sauna and steam room being under long-term "maintenance", the dance and leisure rooms being locked and needing a guard to open them, the barbecue area being out of use for about four months, a cramped car park, and the two towers requiring separate access cards. A 2-star review from March 2025 states outright that "all the amenities were empty and rundown. Looks like building is not maintain well." The practical impact for buyers: the two Club 88 facility floors are the main justification for this building's premium, and deteriorating facilities mean that premium erodes.
⚠Only 18 transactions in 12 months, while listings approach one fifth of the total unit count
brickz records 18 transactions between February 2025 and January 2026; over the same period iProperty carries 110 listings for sale and 169 for rent, which against 488 total units means about 22% for sale and 35% for rent. The ratio of listings to annual transactions is about 6:1. The practical impact for buyers: on the way in you have strong bargaining leverage (sellers are queuing), but on the way out you become one of those 110. The liquidity risk on this project is symmetrical: you gain buying and you lose selling.
⚠Anyone who bought Tower C at the launch price of RM1,500 psf is still clearly underwater
The project launch price was RM750–1,000 psf, with Tower C starting from RM1,500 psf. The current brickz transaction median is RM845 psf and current iProperty asking prices cluster at RM600–900 psf. In other words, original owners who bought at the Tower C launch price may be sitting on a paper loss of more than 40%. That is an opportunity for a new buyer, but it is also a warning: this building can fall through a market cycle, so do not assume it only goes up.
⚠There is only one maintenance fee figure, from launch-period marketing material, and the current rate cannot be verified
The only sourced figure available is RM0.40 per sq ft per month, from StarProperty's launch-period project data, which is marketing data from around 2016 and not the current rate. There is also a claim that a 936 sq ft unit is charged RM337.20 including sinking fund, about RM0.36 per sq ft, but no citable page can be traced for it, so it cannot be used. This project is a serviced residence on a commercial title, so utilities and assessment rates are charged at commercial rates: electricity about 50% higher than residential, the minimum monthly water charge about RM35 for commercial against about RM6 for residential, and assessment rates typically 1.5–2 times those of a residential condominium.
⚠The short-term rental market is heavily saturated, and an operating model with no on-site management at all has already appeared
iProperty alone carries 169 rental listings, and there are dozens of different operators across Airbnb, Agoda, Booking and Expedia. A 1-star Google review from December 2025 describes this project's short-term rental operating model in detail: no reception, no staff, no physical contact at all, everything handled online, with the guest asked to transfer money online, provide NRIC or passport details, share bank account information and join a WhatsApp group in order to check in. On the legal side, the Federal Court's Verve Suites ruling confirms that a management body can ban short-term rentals outright by a single vote at a general meeting, and national short-term rental legislation has still not been enacted. For investment buyers this is the largest undocumented risk.
What else is there around City Centre / RTS Line?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setia Sky88 ← | 2016 | Freehold | 488 | RM548–1579 | RM335,000 – RM1,140,000 | 4.0–4.5% |
| R&F Princess Cove | 2018 | Freehold | 868 | RM660–900 | RM385,000 – RM1,200,000 | 4.0–4.5% |
| Suasana Iskandar Malaysia | 2017 | Freehold | 336 | RM967–1750 | RM625,000 – RM1,620,000 | 4.5–5.0% |
| TriTower Residence @ Johor Bahru Sentral | 2018 | Freehold | 360 | RM568–2040 | RM455,000 – RM1,080,000 | 4.5–5.5% |
| The Astaka @ 1 Bukit Senyum | 2018 | Freehold | 438 | RM761–1440 | RM1,980,000 – RM7,200,000 | 3.0–4.0% |
| Paragon Suites @ CIQ | 2018 | Freehold | 461 | RM526–1290 | RM505,000 – RM1,560,000 | 4.5–5.0% |
| Paragon Residences @ Straits View | 2015 | Freehold | 1,066 | RM502–992 | RM480,000 – RM2,160,000 | 4.0–4.5% |
Full list on the City Centre / RTS Line 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. Setia Sky88 is Freehold — 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 Setia Sky88 cost on the resale market?
As at September 2026, Setia Sky88 resale listings run RM335,000 to RM1,140,000, with a mid-market level around RM695,000 and transacted PSF of RM548–1579. By layout: Studio (484 sf) RM335,000–RM455,000; Medium layout 2-bedroom (900-1100 sf) RM575,000–RM815,000; Large layout 3-bedroom (1389 sf) RM840,000–RM1,140,000. Within one layout the spread comes from floor, facing and condition — WhatsApp me for the live list.
What are rents and yields at Setia Sky88?
Whole-unit rents run RM2,750 – RM4,800 a month. That is a gross yield of about 4.0% – 4.5% — gross, so after maintenance, assessment, quit rent, insurance and vacancy, net yield is typically 0.8–1.2 points lower.
Is Setia Sky88 freehold, and can foreigners buy?
Setia Sky88 is Freehold. 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 Setia Sky88 completed and who built it?
Setia Sky88 was completed in 2016 and is occupied resale stock: 3 block(s), 55 storeys, 488 units. Developer: S P Setia Berhad. One of Malaysia’s largest listed property developers (Bursa: SPSETIA), founded in 1974. Past projects include Setia Alam, Setia Eco Park, Setia City Mall and KL Eco City. A national brand with a strong reputation, and one of the few projects in central JB by a national-tier developer.
How is transport at Setia Sky88, and how far is the checkpoint?
about 4–5 km from Bukit Chagar RTS station; about 4–5 km from CIQ, roughly a 12–15 minute drive; Close to the Danga City Mall KTM station
What layouts does Setia Sky88 have?
3 layouts: Studio 484 sf (1BR), Medium layout 2-bedroom 900-1100 sf (2BR), Large layout 3-bedroom 1389 sf (3BR). Areas run 484 to 1,389 sq ft. I can supply the developer’s official floor plans — WhatsApp me the layout you want to see.
What is the maintenance fee at Setia Sky88, and what facilities are there?
This project does not publish its maintenance fee, and a sweep of about ten PropertyGuru and Mudah sale listings turned up no figure either — the listings here are mostly rentals, and rental listings simply say maintenance is included without a number. Worth flagging: search-engine summaries have variously claimed RM0.40 psf, RM337.20, RM427, RM320, RM447.66 and RM500; checked one by one against the original pages, none of those figures exist, so none are used here. Across 47 completed Johor Bahru condos the measured range is RM0.22–0.42 per sq ft per month (median about RM0.31); projects completed from 2013 onward mostly fall in RM0.27–0.40 (typical RM0.34). Note that the two groups’ medians differ by only about RM0.09 and their ranges overlap heavily — roughly one project in seven is an exception — so age alone does not settle the figure. Applied to this page’s 484–1,389 sq ft layouts, that works out to roughly RM130 – RM555 a month; this is an estimate, not a billed amount. Ask the management office for the latest fee notice and the audited accounts. Facilities include: Sculptural landmark feature, Visitors’ lounge, Reading room, Jacuzzi, spa and sauna, Dance studio, Multipurpose hall, Gourmet kitchen and wine-tasting lounge, Barbecue area, Children’s pool, Yoga centre, Aqua Gym, Sky Gym.
Who is Setia Sky88 suitable for?
Owner-occupiers and long-term investors who want a branded developer’s assurance; Buyers who value Danga Bay waterfront views; Families (extensive facilities suit households with children)
What are the risks of buying at Setia Sky88?
Relatively far from Bukit Chagar RTS and CIQ (about a 12–15 minute drive), so not a core RTS beneficiary; Some published PSF and rental figures contain outliers; actual transacted prices need verification on the ground
What malls, schools and hospitals are near Setia Sky88?
Malls: Danga City Mall, AEON Big Johor Bahru, KSL City Mall. Schools: Nuri Education Centre. Hospitals: KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital.
Why does brickz say RM845 psf while EdgeProp says RM1,306 psf?
The samples and time windows differ. brickz uses 18 transactions from February 2025 to January 2026, giving a median of RM694,000 / RM845 psf; EdgeProp uses a 48-month window with a sample of only 250 units, giving a median of RM1,306 psf, and the same page records a historic high of RM3,868 psf (a 506 sq ft small unit in August 2024). Extreme values like that pull the median up. Cross-check: current asking prices on iProperty are RM500–981 psf, clustering at RM600–900 psf, consistent with brickz. So negotiate on the RM845 psf set, and do not use EdgeProp's figure to convince yourself or the seller.
Residents say the building feels mostly vacant. What does that mean for me if I am buying to live in?
There are three practical effects. First, maintenance fee collection: owners of vacant units tend to fall into arrears at a higher rate, and a low collection rate directly compresses the maintenance budget, which is already visible in the complaints about facility deterioration (drain odour on the pool level, the sauna under long-term maintenance, the barbecue area closed for four months, facilities described as "empty and rundown"). Second, a sense of security: one resident describes the spacious, empty corridors as "great but feels scary at the same time". Third, resale: when you come to sell, you will be competing for the same buyers as more than a hundred other listings in the same building. In practice: view on a weekday between 8pm and 9pm and count the lit windows, check car park occupancy, and ask the management office for the maintenance fee collection rate and audited financial statements for the past two years.
There is a lot of short-term letting here. Can I buy to run an Airbnb?
It is possible but high risk, and the risk is not whether you can do it now but when it will be banned. The current position is heavy saturation: iProperty alone carries 169 rental listings, there are dozens of different operators across Airbnb, Agoda, Booking and Expedia, and an operating model has even appeared with no reception at all and check-in handled entirely online (a 1-star review describes being asked to transfer money online, provide passport and bank account details and join a WhatsApp group in order to check in). Legally, the Federal Court in the Verve Suites case confirmed that a management body has the power to ban short-term letting outright through by-laws, regardless of municipal licensing; national short-term rental legislation (STRA) has still not been enacted. Before buying, obtain the current by-laws, ask whether the most recent AGM carried any related motion, and rerun the cash flow at long-term-let rental levels only. If you could not afford the monthly instalment on that basis, you should not buy.
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