Iskandar Puteri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iskandar Puteri
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| City of Iskandar Puteri Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri |
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| • Jawi | إسكندر ڤوتري | |
| • Chinese | 依斯干达公主城 Yīsīgāndá Gōngzhǔ Chéng (Hanyu Pinyin) |
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| • Tamil | இஸ்கந்தர் புத்திரி Iskantar Puttiri (Transliteration) |
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The Dato' Jaafar Muhammad Building in Kota Iskandar, Legoland Malaysia Resort, the City Council, the Kota Iskandar Mosque, and the Sultan Ismail Building |
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 Iskandar Puteri
Location in Johor
Iskandar Puteri
Location in Malaysia
Iskandar Puteri
Location in Asia
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Iskandar Puteri
Location in Earth
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| Country |  Malaysia |
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| State |  Johor |
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| District | Johor Bahru | |
| Established | 16 April 2009 (as Kota Iskandar) | |
| City status | 22 November 2017 | |
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| • Type | City council | |
| • Body | Iskandar Puteri City Council | |
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| • Total | 367.4 km2 (141.9 sq mi) | |
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| • Total | 575,977 (10th) | |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Malaysian Standard Time) | |
| • Summer (DST) | Not observed | |
| Postal code |
79xxx
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| Area code(s) | +607 | |
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Iskandar Puteri is a vibrant city in the state of Johor, Malaysia. It used to be called Nusajaya. This city is special because it's the administrative capital of Johor. This means many important government offices are located here.
Iskandar Puteri is right next to the Straits of Johor. This makes it the southernmost city on the Malay Peninsula. It's part of a bigger area called Iskandar Malaysia. This area is home to about 2.2 million people.
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History of Iskandar Puteri
Early Beginnings: Sempit Puteri
Long ago, the area where Iskandar Puteri now stands was mostly small fishing villages. Malay people and Orang Laut tribes lived here. The area was known as Sempit Puteri, which means "narrow princess". This name came from its location facing the narrowest part of the Tebrau Strait.
In 1855, Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim became the ruler of Johor. He moved the capital from Singapore to Tanjung Puteri. He then renamed it Iskandar Puteri. Later, his son, Maharaja Abu Bakar, became the first Sultan of Modern Johor. In 1868, he renamed Tanjung Puteri to Johor Bahru. This was to show that his family was different from the old Sultanate of Johor.
An interesting story tells us how another nearby place got its name. Jaafar Muhammad, the first chief minister of Johor, was on a boat trip. His boat paddle broke. This event led to the area being called Gelang Patah, meaning "broken paddle".
Over time, many small local councils managed the area. In 1978, these councils merged. They formed the Central Johor Bahru District Council. This council looked after the western and northern parts of Johor Bahru. In 2001, it became a municipal council.
The Nusajaya Era
In 1993, a plan for a second bridge to Singapore came up. The first bridge, the Johor Causeway, was very crowded. This new bridge would connect Malaysia and Singapore. It linked Iskandar Puteri to Tuas in Singapore.
A company called UEM Group started developing a new township. They called it Nusajaya. The name Nusajaya was given by Muhyiddin Yassin, a former chief minister of Johor.
A new government center, Kota Iskandar, was built in Nusajaya. It was designed like the federal government center in Putrajaya. This helped Nusajaya grow. Other big projects followed. These included Legoland Malaysia Resort, Puteri Harbour, and industrial areas. A new city called Medini was also developed.
Renaming to Iskandar Puteri
In January 2016, Sultan Ibrahim, the current Sultan of Johor, renamed Nusajaya. It was once again called Iskandar Puteri. On November 22, 2017, the Johor Bahru Tengah Municipal Council became the Iskandar Puteri City Council. This was a big step for the city.
Population of Iskandar Puteri
Iskandar Puteri is a large and growing city in Johor. In 2020, about 447,697 people lived in the city area. It is one of the most populated urban centers in Malaysia.
The people living in Iskandar Puteri come from different backgrounds:
| Ethnic groups in Iskandar Puteri, 2020 | ||
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| Malaysian Bumiputera (Malays and Other Natives) | 199,031 | 44.46% |
| Malaysian Chinese | 164,815 | 36.81% |
| Malaysian Indian | 51,739 | 12.4% |
| Other Malaysian | 1,669 | 0.37% |
| Non-Malaysian | 30,443 | 6.80% |
Education in Iskandar Puteri
Iskandar Puteri is a great place for learning. It has a special area called EduCity. This area is huge, covering 600 acres. It's home to many universities and schools.
Some of the well-known institutions here include:
- University of Southampton Malaysia Campus
- Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia
- University of Reading
- Multimedia University
- Raffles University
- Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology
- Management Development Institute of Singapore
- Stellar International School
- Marlborough College Malaysia
- Raffles American School
Other universities in the city are University of Technology, Malaysia and Southern University College.
Healthcare in Iskandar Puteri
Iskandar Puteri also has good medical facilities. Afiat Healthpark was planned as a medical hub. Columbia Asia Iskandar Puteri was the first hospital built here. Later, Gleneagles Medini and Kensington Specialist Centre also opened.
Industries in Iskandar Puteri
The city is also a hub for industries. The Port of Tanjung Pelepas is located here. It is Malaysia's largest container port. It is also one of the busiest container ports in the world.
There are also industrial parks like Southern Industry and Logistic Cluster (SiLC). This area hosts companies like Biocon, a big insulin producer. Other industrial zones include Nusa Cemerlang and Nusajaya Techpark.
Fun Places to Visit in Iskandar Puteri
Iskandar Puteri has many exciting places for visitors and residents.
Puteri Harbour
Puteri Harbour is a beautiful marina development. It covers a large area along the Straits of Johor. Here you can find fun attractions like Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and Thomas Town. A new marina, ONE°15 Marina Puteri Harbour, is also being developed. It includes a world-class sports center.
Legoland Malaysia
Legoland Malaysia is a massive theme park complex. It includes the Legoland theme park and a Legoland Water Park. There are also shops, offices, and hotels. The main theme park has over 70 rides, slides, and shows. You can explore areas like LEGO Technic and Lego City. The Legoland Hotel is also a popular place to stay.
Shopping Malls
If you love shopping, Iskandar Puteri has many malls. Some popular ones include Paradigm Mall JB, ÆON Bukit Indah, Sunway Big Box, and Sutera Mall.
Where People Live in Iskandar Puteri
Iskandar Puteri has many modern townships. These are planned communities where people live. Some of these neighborhoods include Nusa Bayu, Gerbang Nusajaya, Setia Eco Gardens, and Bukit Indah. Other areas are Horizon Hills and Sunway Iskandar.
Getting Around Iskandar Puteri
By Sea
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas is a major port on the western side of the city. It handles a lot of cargo. Iskandar Puteri also has the Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal. You can take ferries from here to cities in Indonesia.
By Rail
High Speed Rail
There are plans for a Kuala Lumpur–Singapore high-speed rail line. This rail line would connect Iskandar Puteri to other cities. A station is planned for Gerbang Nusajaya. The project was stopped for a while but has recently been revived.
By Road
Iskandar Puteri is well-connected by roads. The Iskandar Coastal Highway and Pasir Gudang Highway link it to Johor Bahru City. The Second Link Expressway and North–South Expressway connect the city to other states in Malaysia.
The Malaysia–Singapore Second Link is a bridge connecting Malaysia and Singapore. It was built to ease traffic on the older Johor–Singapore Causeway. This bridge opened in 1998. It has two decks and supports a dual-three lane road.
