Taman Johor Jaya is a suburb in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.[2] Johor Jaya consists of mainly residential zones, but it also has light industrial and commercial zones.
Johor Jaya | |
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Suburb of Johor Bahru | |
| Taman Johor Jaya | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | جوهر جاي |
| • Mandarin | 柔佛再也 (Simplified) 柔佛再也 (Traditional) Róufú zài yě (Pinyin) |
| • Tamil | ஜொகூர் ஜெயா |
 Taman Johor Jaya with supermarket Giant on the right | |
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  Johor Jaya Location within Iskandar Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 1°32′15″N 103°48′10″E / 1.53750°N 103.80278°E | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| State |  Johor |
| City |  Johor Bahru |
| Government | |
| • Local government | Johor Bahru City Council |
| • Mayor of Johor Bahru | Mohd Noorazam Osman |
| • Johor Jaya State Assemblywoman | Liow Cai Tung (PH-DAP) |
| • Pasir Gudang Member of Parliament | Hassan Abdul Karim (PH-PKR) |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.9 km2 (2.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 66,000[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed |
| Postal code | 81100 |
| Website | mbjb |
Development history
editJohor Jaya was developed by Housing Developer Daiman Development Berhad, a subsidiary of Daiman Group. Construction and development works started in 1983.[3] The first phase of development focused mainly on the construction of single storey terrace houses. Construction of the houses completed in 1987, but residents were initially hesitant to move into their houses due to reports of house break-ins.[4] Daiman subsequently announced plans in January 1989 to develop the next 3 phases in Anggerik, Dedap and Teratai. Plans were made to build single and double storey terrace houses, shophouses and a sports complex.[5] Development of these 3 phases completed by 1992, and there were some 11,132 residential houses built by then. The then-general manager of Daiman Group, Tan Yeong Kan quoted that the completion of the development phases were fuelled by their company's cash surpluses with no borrowings. Development of the Keembong and Seroja phases followed suit between 1992 and 1993.[6] The development of the final phase of Johor Jaya around Jalan Rosemerah Utama began in the mid-1990s and concluded with the construction of build-to-order bungalows in the area to the west of the Daiman Golf Course in 1998.[7]
The Family Food Centre was built in 2004 along Jalan Dedap 14 serving various type of common Malay cuisine. A new neighbouring megamall, ÆON Tebrau City, was built in 2005 along Tebrau Highway. Other neighbouring hypermarkets include Giant in Plentong and ÆON Big along Tebrau Highway, just south of ÆON. The At-Taqwa Mosque, which was built in 2009, is located along Jalan Dedap 10. Johor Jaya new police station is in Rosmerah. There is also a Hindu Temple located beside the police station.
Demographics
editMost of Johor Jaya's residents are Malays (51.7%), followed by Chinese (40.9%) and Indians (6.8%).
Commerce
editJohor Jaya's key shopping district is located Dedap phase, and is home to various SMEs that consisted of eateries, pubs and car repair shops. Morning markets set up by street vendors are also a common sight on Sunday mornings, although some of the vendors are illegal and shoppers have complained of traffic congestion problems.[9] Durian vendors also make their presence felt between June and August, which are brought in from Bentong, Pahang.[10]
Retail outlets
edit- Giant Hypermarket, Jalan Masai Lama/Jalan Johor Jaya
- Nurture Supermarket, Jalan Dedap 14
- The Store Johor Jaya, Jalan Dedap 4
- Tesco Hypermarket, Plentong
- Tesco Hypermarket, Tebrau
- The Store Hypermarket, Pandan
- ÆON Big Hypermarket, Pandan (Previously known as Carrefour Hypermarket)[11]
- ÆON Mall Tebrau City (Previously known as Jusco Tebrau City)[12]
- Econsave Cash and Carry, Desa Cemerlang
- SENTAI, Jalan Seroja 37 (Household, Restaurant and Hotel supplies)
Education
edit- SJK (C) Johor Jaya, Jalan Rosmerah 5/1
- SK Taman Johor Jaya 1, Jalan Bakawali 20
- SK Taman Johor Jaya 2, Jalan Keembong 43
- SK Taman Johor Jaya 3, Jalan Teratai 50
- SK Taman Johor Jaya 5, Jalan Anggerik 21
- SMK Agama Johor Bahru, Jalan Anggerik 21
- SMK Taman Johor Jaya 1, Jalan Bakawali 75
- SMK Taman Johor Jaya 2, Jalan Teratai 32
Transportation
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The suburb is accessible by Causeway Link route 6B from Johor Bahru Sentral railway station.[13]
References
edit- ^ Development & Investment - Taman Johor Jaya Archived 2012-01-30 at the Wayback Machine Daiman Group, retrieved 19 October 2012
- ^ "Profil Ahli Majlis Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru". 20 October 2015. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ Corporate Profile - History and Business Archived 2012-03-02 at the Wayback Machine Daiman Group, retrieved 19 October 2012
- ^ Peace Returns to Johor Jaya Razak Chik, 13 June 1987, New Straits Times
- ^ When We Build Homes We Build Facilities - Taman Johor Jaya Fasa 21 January 1989, New Straits Times
- ^ Daiman to build more projects Baidura Ahmad, 28 May 1992, New Straits Times
- ^ Daiman to build 108 bungalows in Johor Bahru 30 July 1998, New Straits Times
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
2018popwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Crying foul over illegal roadside traders, Mary Victoria Dass, 18 July 2012, New Straits Times
- ^ Stall with durian buffet enjoys brisk sales, Yee Xiang Yun, 29 April 2011, The Star (Malaysia)
- ^ "Aeon rebrands Carrefour". Marketing Interactive. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
- ^ "AEON CO. (M) BHD". AEON CO. (M) BHD. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
- ^ "Routes & Schedules – Causeway Link".
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