Gen Sphere freehold serviced apartments in JB city centre launched near RTS Link
Majestic Gen Sdn Bhd has launched Gen Sphere, a freehold serviced apartment development in Johor Bahru city centre with 996 units near JB Sentral and the upcoming Bukit Chagar RTS Link Station. Units range from 459 sq ft to 755 sq ft, with dual-key-ready layouts and indicative prices from RM609,000
Majestic Gen Sdn Bhd has launched Gen Sphere, a freehold serviced apartment development in Johor Bahru city centre, located near JB Sentral, the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex and the upcoming Bukit Chagar RTS Link Station. The project comprises 996 units with flexible dual-key-ready layouts, targeting urban residents, cross-border commuters and property investors, with indicative prices ranging from RM609,000 to RM1,120,000.
The development sits on a 1.25-acre freehold site and offers unit sizes from 459 sq ft to 755 sq ft, with five layout types including a duplex loft configuration. Gen Sphere is designed to appeal to individuals, couples, young professionals and investors, with compact layouts that differ from developments targeting larger family households. The project's main selling points are its city-centre accessibility and adaptable living spaces, with a proposed direct connection to the existing pedestrian link bridge towards JB Sentral.
Key connectivity features include Bukit Chagar RTS Link Station approximately 260 metres from JB Sentral, JB Sentral approximately 440 metres on foot, and the JB CIQ Complex approximately 440 metres on foot, providing access to the Malaysia–Singapore Causeway crossing. The project also offers access to major road connections including the Johor–Singapore Causeway, Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL), Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and Tebrau Highway, while Senai International Airport is approximately 29.6 km away.
Facilities are spread across four levels, with Level 11 offering a pavilion and BBQ terrace, yoga deck, jogging path, reflexology path, outdoor fitness area, children's playground, recreational basketball court, skating zone, working pods and co-working space. Level 49 includes an indoor activity area and surau, Level 50 features a swimming pool, wading pool, spa pool, cabana, sauna and outdoor lounge, while Level 50M houses a gymnasium, pickleball and badminton facilities.
The development's unit types include Type A at 459 sq ft with one bedroom and two bathrooms, marketed as convertible into two independent studio-style spaces; Type B at 551 sq ft with one bedroom plus study; Type C at 652 sq ft with studio plus two bedrooms; Type D at 755 sq ft with studio plus two bedrooms; and Type E at approximately 700 sq ft in a duplex loft configuration. Bumiputera discounts of 15 per cent apply as stated in the published APDL information, with target completion scheduled for 2029.
Nearby amenities include R&F Mall approximately 230 metres away, Johor Bahru City Square approximately 630 metres, Komtar JBCC approximately 680 metres, and KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital approximately 5.5 km away. Educational institutions within reach include Stellar Playschool approximately 500 metres away, Open University Malaysia Johor Bahru approximately 1.0 km, and Foon Yew High School approximately 1.5 km away.
