Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru · Completed 2018 · Subsale
Setia Sky 88
Three 55-storey freehold serviced residence towers by S P Setia on Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, with layouts from 484 sq ft studios to three-bedroom units and the CIQ about 10 minutes away.
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Setia Sky 88 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
Setia Sky 88
By S P Setia; iProperty names the towers Sora, Nube and The Altus
Address
Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir
80300 Johor Bahru (PropertyGuru); iProperty gives Jalan Sri Pelangi 3, Taman Pelangi
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru, iProperty and StarProperty
Completed
2018
PropertyGuru and iProperty; EdgeProp Singapore (July 2022) gives 2017
Towers
3 × 55 storeys
PropertyGuru, iProperty and EdgeProp Singapore; an early StarProperty review described a 70-storey tower
Units
488 to 588
Records differ: PropertyGuru 488, EdgeProp Singapore 588; iProperty lists a further 250 for The Altus
Layouts
484 sq ft and up
Studios to three-bedroom units (StarProperty, PropertyGuru); iProperty lists sizes up to 2,634 sq ft
Foreign buyers
Larger units only
Most asking prices are below RM1 million
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Setia Sky 88
A freehold high-rise close to the city centre and the checkpoint. Here is the case, and the catch.
Short drive to the Causeway
StarProperty puts the Sultan Iskandar CIQ about 10 minutes away, and EdgeProp Singapore reported a daily shuttle bus to the checkpoint in 2022.
Freehold with a listed developer
S P Setia developed the towers, and PropertyGuru, iProperty and StarProperty all record freehold tenure.
Facilities on several levels
EdgeProp Singapore describes facility floors at levels 8 to 9 and 42 to 44, including an infinity pool, a rooftop pool, a gym and a squash court.
What to weigh: a deep rental pool and a wide asking spread
PropertyGuru showed about 341 rental and 154 sale listings in October 2026, and asking prices ran from about RM450 to RM1,188 psf. Compare like-for-like units and ask for recorded prices before you offer.
The development
Setia Sky 88, decoded
Three freehold serviced residence towers on Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by PropertyGuru and iProperty; facility floors per EdgeProp Singapore (2022).
Water
Pools
- Infinity pool
- Rooftop pool
- Wading pool
- Jacuzzi
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Squash court
- Yoga room
- Reflexology path
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sky lounge
- Multi-purpose hall
- Sauna
- BBQ area
- Playground
- Landscaped garden
- Surau
- 24-hour security
Where the project is now
Layouts
Known layouts at Setia Sky 88
8 layout types as listed by StarProperty, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp. Other types may exist; ask me for the full list.
Studio — 484 sq ft
484 sq ft · 1 bed · 1 bath · range 484-614 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type A — 678 sq ft
678 sq ft · 1 bed · 1 bath · 1+1 bedroom; range 678-872 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type B — 753 sq ft
753 sq ft · 1 bed · 1 bath · 1+1 bedroom with balcony; range 753-947 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type C — 958 sq ft
958 sq ft · 2 bed · 2 bath · range 958-1,012 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type D — 1,066 sq ft
1,066 sq ft · 2 bed · 2 bath · with balcony; range 1,066-1,119 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type E — 1,098 sq ft
1,098 sq ft · 3 bed · 2 bath · range 1,098-1,141 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Penthouse — 1,173 sq ft
1,173 sq ft · 3 bed · 2 bath · penthouse with balcony; range 1,173-1,389 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type F — 1,206 sq ft
1,206 sq ft · 3 bed · 2 bath · with balcony; range 1,206-1,249 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Setia Sky 88
Asking prices and rents seen on iProperty in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 484 sq ft | RM568,000 | – | 1 |
| – | about 600–700 sq ft | RM580,000 | – | 1 |
| – | about 800–900 sq ft | RM698,000 | – | 1 |
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
Location & connectivity
Where Setia Sky 88 sits
Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, 80300 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price at launch | About RM750–1,000 psf | StarProperty property review |
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | From about RM438,000 · RM450–1,188 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | About RM480,000–1.89m | iProperty building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units and rooms | From about RM2,000 a month (PropertyGuru); about RM1,150–7,500 (iProperty) | PropertyGuru and iProperty, Oct 2026 |
We could not find a reliable recorded median: EdgeProp’s project page appears to cover only part of the development, so it is left out. All rows here are launch or asking prices seen in October 2026, not transactions; ask for recorded prices before you offer.
Track record
About S P Setia Berhad
Setia Sky 88 was developed by S P Setia Berhad, one of Malaysia’s larger listed property developers.
StarProperty reports launch prices of about RM750 to RM1,000 psf, high for Johor Bahru at the time.
Around the building
What is near Setia Sky 88
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- Bukit Chagar~1.3 km
- Johor Bahru Sentral~1.7 km
- Johor Bahru Sentral~1.7 km
🛍️ Malls
- DNP Plaza~300 m
- Plaza Pelangi~600 m
- Danga City Mall~700 m
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato Jaafar~800 m
- Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tanjung Puteri Johor Bahru~900 m
- SK Ngee Heng~1.0 km
- Sekolah Kebangsaan (P) Sultan Ibrahim~1.1 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Olympia College Johor Bahru~500 m
- Kolej Kejuruteraan & Sains Kreatif~800 m
- Kolej Vokasional Tanjung Puteri~1.0 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Century Orthopaedic Specialist Clinic~500 m
- Maria Hospital~1.3 km
- KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital~2.1 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 484 to 1,206 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 RM480,000, 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 | RM480,000 | RM480,000 |
| Down payment | RM48,000 | RM144,000 |
| Loan amount | RM432,000 | RM336,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM8,600 | RM38,400 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM2,160 | RM1,680 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM6,480 | RM6,480 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM5,832 | RM4,536 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM71,072 | RM195,096 |
| 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?
Records differ. PropertyGuru lists 488 units in three blocks, EdgeProp Singapore gave 588 units in three 55-storey towers, and iProperty lists a further 250 units for The Altus. Layouts start from studios of about 484 sq ft; StarProperty and PropertyGuru give a top size of 1,389 sq ft, while iProperty lists up to 2,634 sq ft.
Is Setia Sky 88 freehold?
Yes. PropertyGuru, iProperty and StarProperty all record freehold tenure.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs a purchase price of RM1 million or more per residential property, must obtain state consent from the Johor Land and Mines Office, and cannot buy Bumiputera lots, low-cost or affordable units, Malay Reserve land or single or one-and-a-half-storey terraces. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is a flat 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026. Johor also charges foreign buyers a consent levy of 3% of the price or RM30,000, whichever is higher (since 1 July 2025). Asking prices in October 2026 ran from about RM438,000 to RM1.89 million, so most units are below RM1 million and only the larger units priced at RM1 million or more could qualify, and only if the unit is not on a Bumiputera lot.
How much does a unit rent for?
PropertyGuru rent listings in October 2026 started from about RM2,000 a month; iProperty showed asking rents of about RM1,150 to RM7,500, depending on size and whether a room or whole unit is let.
Berapa harga Setia Sky 88?
Harga tawaran pada Oktober 2026 sekitar RM438,000 hingga RM1.89 juta (PropertyGuru dan iProperty), atau sekitar RM450 hingga RM1,188 sekaki persegi. Hartanah ini pegangan bebas dan siap pada 2018.
Setia Sky 88 价格多少？租金多少？
2026年10月挂牌价约RM43.8万至RM189万（PropertyGuru及iProperty），约每平方尺RM450至RM1,188；月租约RM1,150起。永久地契，2018年完工。
Which schools are near Setia Sky 88?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato Jaafar (~800 m), Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tanjung Puteri Johor Bahru (~900 m), SK Ngee Heng (~1.0 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Setia Sky 88?
The nearest stations on map data are Bukit Chagar (~1.3 km), Johor Bahru Sentral (~1.7 km), Johor Bahru Sentral (~1.7 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Setia Sky 88?
The nearest hospital on map data is Century Orthopaedic Specialist Clinic (~500 m), and the nearest mall is DNP Plaza (~300 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at Setia Sky 88?
For a unit at RM480,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM4,536 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM71,072, 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.