Kulai possesses a certain appeal that lures residents and visitors to immerse in various attractions, facilities and developments. The upcoming developments will see numerous offerings that will lure residents to the area.     

Kulai have experienced massive changes lately due to the Iskandar Malaysia project. From a fairly quiet town, the tranquillity of the area will be soon buzzing due to the various development initiatives by the government as well as property developers. These changes will also make Kulai the next tourist hot spot.  

This township in the southern state of Johor is located 29km from Johor Bahru. Traditionally a town driven by agricultural activities, today it is an industrial town with booming factories and amenities.

With these rapid changes, residents in the area can look forward to further economic growth.

Accessibility

Kulai’s township is easily accessible via the North South Highway and also via the Intercity train services operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM). Alternatively, one could also get to Kulai by air, landing on the runways of the Senai International Airport, which is envisaged to be the No. 2 airport in the region, after Changi, by 2025. The drive from Johor Baru to Senai Airport takes approximately 30 minutes.

Under the 5 flagship zones identified as key focal points for development in Iskandar, the Senai Airport falls under the Flagship E category. The future plans encompass a multi-modal terminal and cyber city, which will also have a MRT/LRT system connecting Flagship E to the Johor Baru City Centre and other various locations.

Facilities and Amenities

With its rich multicultural heritage, Kulai offers residents in the area various places of worship that caters to the need of all religions. For example, there are Chinese temples such as the “Thousand Fairies” which caters to the Chinese community. Those with a Christian faith can opt to attend services at one of the many churches in the area such as the Presbyterian Church or Christ the King Catholic Church. The well-known Masjid Jamek mosque is also very popular among the Muslim community as it is located in town itself.

There are also several exciting tourist attractions such as Pulai Mountain, the Saleng Zoo and the Nanyan Aquarium Center that tourists can enjoy.

Furthermore, there are several hypermarkets such as the Giant Hypermarket Kulai Utama that offer a variety of household items and groceries for residents and tourists alike. There are also several local shopping malls like Kulai Centre Point and IOI Mall Kulai for residents to relax and unwind with their family and friends.

The township of Kulai also houses a few hotels for the convenience of tourists as well as residents of the area. Amongst the hotels in the area are City Star Hotel, Sri Hoover Hotel and Kulai City Inn.

Developments

With its easy access from routes leading to and from major trunk roads and expressways, more and more residents are opting to live away from the major cities as it may be due to the rising prices of housing developments in that area.

Developers like IOI Properties Berhad and Genting Properties have embarked on various housing projects such as the Bandar Putra Kulai and Indahputra townships respectively, to cater to the increasing demand by property hunters and investors. These townships are located prominently in key growth corridors of Iskandar Malaysia where residents may benefit from the well planned infrastructure and development in the area.