Tropicana Unveils Its First Luxurious & Branded Residence, The Skypark Kepler By Banyan Group in Lido Waterfront Boulevard, Johor
HILTON ORCHARD, SINGAPORE – Since 2010, Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana” or “Group”) has established a significant foothold in Johor with 3 signature townships spanning across 508 acres. Today, Tropicana unveils its latest crown jewel in Johor – the RM80 billion-ringgit township, 163-acre Lido Waterfront Boulevard (“LIDO”). This freehold mixed development is poised to be the future of modern living, offering the best of both worlds – excellent connectivity and sustainable smart city living. Marking the start of this mega development, on October 2024, Tropicana hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony with its main contractor, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (“CSCEC”) for its first phase branded residence with Banyan Group, the Skypark Kepler. CSCEC is a global leader in construction and development with operations in over 100 countries, bringing a wealth of experience in large-scale construction projects.
Strategically located on premium reclaimed land along the waterfront bordering Singapore, LIDO is proud to announce its first residential partnership with Banyan Group to build the stylish Skypark Kepler, a visionary branded luxury serviced apartments that add maximum convenience and style to smart city living, boasting branded furnishings and fittings. Banyan Group is an independent global hospitality company with purpose. Driven by a mission of stewardship and responsible tourism, Banyan Group brings its pioneering spirit and commitment to design-led experiences to 22 countries with its 12 global brands. In 2024, Banyan Tree, the Group’s flagship brand, celebrates 30 years of providing sanctuary to global travelers in awe-inspiring destinations worldwide, from Phuket in Thailand and AlUla in Saudi Arabia to Mayakoba in Mexico and Lijiang in China.
Speaking at the illustrious event in Singapore, Ong Chou Wen, Chief Executive Officer of Tropicana expressed his joy in celebrating this important milestone, “We are thrilled to welcome more than 600 distinguished VIPs and guests to our exclusive private preview held here at the international Hilton Orchard, Singapore. This good turnout reflects Johor’s pull factor and huge potential for investors and property owners. LIDO is one of our most luxurious projects in Johor and our first branded residential partnership with the world-renowned Banyan Group in building Skypark Kepler residences. The collaboration with global corporations like CSCEC and Banyan Group, along with Tropicana’s expertise in the property industry, has proven to be a successful formula. We received positive response and attracted numerous potential sales leads today.”
Set to be the new pulse of Johor City Centre, LIDO is home to 7 key components such as residential, commercial, wellness, education, hospitality, recreational and other lifestyle offerings. Of the many unique selling points of LIDO are its freehold international zoning, close proximity to the RTS link (less than 5km & approximately 7 -10 minutes drive), fully-furnished layouts with an unobstructed waterfront view, 2.5km waterfront boardwalk, Samsung smart home features, green-certified building, and multi-tiered security. The Skypark Kepler certainly lives up to its name as the coastal jewel of Johor offering all-around conveniences and smart city living.
SKYPARK KEPLER, THE STUNNING SEAFRONT BRANDED RESIDENCE
The Skypark Kepler is the first residential component of the 163-acre Lido Waterfront Boulevard. Located on a 4-acre land, Skypark Kepler is poised to be the new icon of the Johor skyline featuring two 54-storey towers. These modern towers are home to a total of 848 fully-furnished designer units, offering versatile layouts of 2 to 5 bedrooms and boasting branded furnishing and fittings. This luxurious development caters to young professionals and modern families offering a wide range of sizes from 680 sq ft to over 2,200 sq ft.
Aligned with Tropicana ESG commitment, this masterplan will offer a host of exciting offerings such as
1. 2.5km coastal boardwalk dotted with alfresco dining
2. 32-acre green park featuring a cultural centre for community gatherings
3. Green building features:
a. 5G infra
b. Solar panels
c. EV charging stations
d. Rainwater harvesting systems
e. Energy & water efficiency fittings/fixtures
f. Exclusive Samsung smart AI bespoke products (Smart locks, smart air-conditioner (living room & bedrooms), smart washer cum dryer, smart TV, refrigerator & microwave oven, robot vacuum)
4. Added value to Tropicana property purchasers
a. Tropicana T Privilege gold membership and reward points
b. Golfers’ perks at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Petaling Jaya and Tanjung Puteri Golf & Resort Johor
c. T360 app rewards and services at your fingertips
d. T Journey rental platform
5. Each unit will be fitted out with luxury fittings and appliances such as Bofi, Bosch, Samsung, Kohler, Duravit, GESSI Hansgrohe, Serta, Sealy and Jung.
6. Another icing on the cake for purchasers and investors is the exclusive access to the Banyan Sanctuary Club & Banyan Living.
a. The Banyan Sanctuary Club is a programme offered exclusively to Banyan Tree, Angsana, Cassia, and Laguna property owners. Club members receive an extensive range of benefits, including discounts throughout Banyan Group worldwide. In addition, owners who have their properties managed under a hotel-branded rental scheme are allowed to exchange part of their annual entitlement for a complimentary stay at any destination within the network. Annual enrolment into the exchange programme is automatic and incurs no additional cost to owners.
b. In the coming months, Banyan Group will unveil their latest rental platform that enables anyone to book branded and unbranded residences as they would a hotel room. There are no membership requirements. The minimum length of stay depends on the regulations of the city/country of the residence’s location. Banyan Living is designed to help facilitate rentals of its own branded residences and those of other investors and developers under the Banyan Group.
c. Banyan Living is another consideration for investors choosing Banyan-branded products, as the Group offers comprehensive rental and management services upon project completion. The rental platform comes as the sector remains resilient. In Asia Pacific, the average pipeline growth is 72% from 2023 to 2030, according to Savills Research and Savills Global Residential Development and Consultancy. Supply increased 216% over the past decade.
d. Associating properties with a well-known luxury brand can lead to higher rental returns compared to independent or new brands, enhancing the property’s investment appeal.
e. Banyan Living is a platform that will add value to property owners by offering wider distribution exposure, thus rental/revenue opportunities post-handover. Through the Group’s strong background in residential sales, Banyan Group also has a valuable buyer pool, which may also add more value to this platform.
To discover the world of Tropicana, visit www.tropicanacorp.com.my or sign up now to enjoy early bird privileges for Skypark Kepler at www.lwb.com.my. You can also reach out to our sales representative at salesenquiry.jb@tropicanacorp.com.my for product info.
