Taman Kempas Indah, Johor Bahru · Completed 2017 · Subsale
D’Secret Garden
Three 29-storey freehold blocks of 1,302 serviced residences by KSL in Taman Kempas Indah, with studios from 513 sq ft and 3-bedroom units up to 1,363 sq ft.
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D’Secret Garden at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
D’Secret Garden
Also recorded as Pangsapuri Kempas Indah; by Khoo Soon Lee Realty Sdn Bhd, part of KSL Holdings
Address
Jalan Kempas Indah
Taman Kempas Indah, Johor Bahru; postcodes differ (PropertyGuru 81100, EdgeProp 81300)
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru, iProperty and StarProperty
Completed
2017
PropertyGuru, iProperty and StarProperty agree
Blocks
3 × 29 storeys
StarProperty and PropertyGuru
Units
1,302
EdgeProp, PropertyGuru, iProperty and StarProperty agree
Land
About 6.2 acres
StarProperty
Layouts
513–1,363 sq ft
Studios, 2 and 3 bedrooms (StarProperty)
Foreign buyers
Generally not eligible
Portal asking prices are well below RM1 million
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at D’Secret Garden
A large freehold KSL development with a busy rental market in Kempas. Here is the case, and the catch.
Full resort-style facilities
StarProperty lists an infinity pool, tennis and squash courts, a gym, spa and sauna, a business centre and a nursery.
A deep resale record
With 1,302 units, EdgeProp has a recorded median of RM467 psf over 48 months, so buyers have real transactions to compare against.
Central for the western side of JB
StarProperty puts Kempas Medical Centre about 7 minutes away and the city centre about 10 minutes by car.
What to weigh: a lot of supply
PropertyGuru carried about 58 sale and 172 rent listings in October 2026. With that much supply, compare floors and views carefully and base your offer on transacted figures.
The development
D’Secret Garden, decoded
Three 29-storey blocks of freehold serviced residences on about 6.2 acres in Taman Kempas Indah.
Facilities
As listed by StarProperty, PropertyGuru and iProperty; floor levels are not published.
Water
Pools
- Infinity swimming pool
- Wading pool
- Jacuzzi
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Tennis court
- Squash court
- Table tennis
- Jogging track
- Reflexology path
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sky lounge
- Café
- Library
- Business centre
- Nursery
- Spa and sauna
- BBQ area
- Children’s playground
Security
Access
- 24-hour security
- CCTV
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 4 D’Secret Garden layouts
4 layout types, from 513 to 1,363 sq ft. Sizes from StarProperty’s project review, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Free PDF: JB Condo Prices & Rents 2026
Recorded prices and rents for 122 JB condos, plus asking prices, rents and yields by area. Compare this project with its neighbours before you make an offer. What is inside
Gallery
D’Secret Garden in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where D’Secret Garden sits
Jalan Kempas Indah, Taman Kempas Indah, Johor Bahru, Johor.
The recorded numbers
The price numbers
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price median, last 48 months | RM467 psf · typical RM395–482 psf | EdgeProp project page, Oct 2026 |
| Launch price at launch | About RM385,000 to RM1.17m | StarProperty property review |
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | From about RM180,000 · RM306–627 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | From about RM1,300 a month | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
The transacted row is EdgeProp’s record of completed sales over 48 months. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, not transactions; iProperty showed rents from about RM1,400 a month.
Track record
About Khoo Soon Lee Realty Sdn Bhd
D’Secret Garden was developed by Khoo Soon Lee Realty Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of KSL Holdings Berhad, according to StarProperty, PropertyGuru and iProperty.
It is recorded on land and transaction databases as Pangsapuri Kempas Indah.
Around the building
What is near D’Secret Garden
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Kempas Baru~2.2 km
🛍️ Malls
- AEON Mall~2.6 km
- Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru~5.2 km
- Paragon Market Place~5.4 km
🎓 Schools
- SMK Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat~1.7 km
- SMK Bandar Dato’ Onn~2.1 km
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Bukit Kempas~2.2 km
- SJK (C) Kempas Baru~2.3 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- KPJ International College Johor Bahru~2.4 km
- Johor Bahru Allied Health Science College~3.2 km
- Southern University College~4.1 km
🏥 Hospitals
- KPJ Bandar Dato Onn Specialist Hospital~3.2 km
- Poliklinik Taman Anggerik~3.4 km
- Hospital Permai Johor Bahru~3.6 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Layouts here run from about 535 to 1,363 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price (RM1 million in Johor) and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
- ⚠️ Serviced apartments usually sit on commercial land. Utility tariffs and some loan terms can be less favourable than for a residential title.
- ⚠️ Most asking prices here are below RM1 million, so most units cannot be sold to foreigners in Johor. On resale, your buyers will mainly be locals.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM390,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM390,000 | RM390,000 |
| Down payment | RM39,000 | RM117,000 |
| Loan amount | RM351,000 | RM273,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM6,800 | RM31,200 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM1,755 | RM1,365 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM5,265 | RM5,265 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM4,739 | RM3,686 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM57,559 | RM158,516 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | 3% of the price or RM30,000 (Johor) |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How many units are there and what sizes?
There are 1,302 serviced residences in three 29-storey blocks. StarProperty lists studios of about 513 to 535 sq ft, 2-bedroom units of about 980 sq ft and 3-bedroom units of about 1,042 and 1,363 sq ft.
Is D’Secret Garden freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru, iProperty and StarProperty all record freehold tenure.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs to pay at least RM1 million per residential property, with state consent. Since 1 July 2025 Johor charges foreign buyers a consent levy of 3% of the price or RM30,000, whichever is higher, and stamp duty on transfers to foreigners is a flat 8% from 1 January 2026. Bumiputera lots, low-cost and affordable units, Malay Reserve land and single or one-and-a-half-storey terraces are closed to foreigners. EdgeProp’s recorded median is RM467 psf, so even the largest 1,363 sq ft layout would usually change hands well below RM1 million. Foreign buyers are generally not eligible here.
How much does a unit rent for?
PropertyGuru listings in October 2026 ask from about RM1,300 a month, and iProperty from about RM1,400, depending on size and furnishing.
Berapa harga D’Secret Garden?
Harga transaksi median ialah RM467 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran di PropertyGuru bermula sekitar RM180,000 dan sewa bermula sekitar RM1,300 sebulan. Hartanah ini pegangan bebas dan siap pada 2017.
D’Secret Garden 价格多少？租金多少？
根据EdgeProp，过去48个月成交中位价约每平方尺RM467；2026年10月PropertyGuru挂牌价约RM18万起，月租约RM1,300起。永久地契，2017年完工，共1,302个单位。
Which schools are near D’Secret Garden?
On map data, the nearest schools are SMK Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat (~1.7 km), SMK Bandar Dato’ Onn (~2.1 km), Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Bukit Kempas (~2.2 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near D’Secret Garden?
The nearest stations on map data are Kempas Baru (~2.2 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to D’Secret Garden?
The nearest hospital on map data is KPJ Bandar Dato Onn Specialist Hospital (~3.2 km), and the nearest mall is AEON Mall (~2.6 km).
How much cash do I need to buy at D’Secret Garden?
For a unit at RM390,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM3,686 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM57,559, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.
Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.
Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.