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Taman Pasir Putih, Pasir Gudang · Completed 2017 (RMMJ phase) · Subsale

● Updated Oct 2026★ FreeholdCompleted 2017 · Move-in ready

Taman Pasir Putih

A freehold Sime Darby Property landed township in Pasir Gudang, mainly terraced homes, whose 184-home affordable (RMMJ) phase was completed in September 2017.

FreeholdLanded townshipTerraced homesSime Darby PropertyRMMJ phase done 2017

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184RMMJ homes handed over in 2017
From RM325kasking, double-storey (PropertyGuru)
~2 kmto Lotus’s Eco Tropics

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Taman Pasir Putih 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

Taman Pasir Putih

Existing Sime Darby Property township in Pasir Gudang (Sime Darby Property, Aug 2026)

Address

Taman Pasir Putih

81700 Pasir Gudang; PropertyGuru files Plot 9 under Masai

Tenure

Freehold

PropertyGuru and an EdgeProp listing

Completed

RMMJ phase, September 2017

StarProperty, October 2017; completion of other phases not confirmed

RMMJ phase

184 homes, 108 shoplots

Double-storey homes on 18 × 60 ft lots (StarProperty)

Plot 9 (Phase A)

40 double-storey terraces

PropertyGuru names Sime Darby USJ Development Sdn Bhd

Foreign buyers

None in practice

Asking prices are far below RM1 million, and RMMJ homes and single-storey terraces are closed to foreigners

Why this address

Four things buyers weigh in Taman Pasir Putih

An entry-level freehold landed address in Pasir Gudang. Here is the case, and the catch.

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Landed homes at entry-level prices

Double-storey terraces in Plot 9 ask from about RM325,000 on PropertyGuru, and a single-storey terrace was listed at about RM330,000 on EdgeProp in October 2026.

🏫

Schools and shops close by

PropertyGuru lists SK and SMK Taman Pasir Putih in the area and Lotus’s Eco Tropics about 2 km away.

🛣️

Highway links

StarProperty notes links to Johor Bahru and the wider Iskandar region via the Pasir Gudang Highway and the Coastal Highway.

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What to weigh: thin listings and RMMJ rules

Few homes are listed at any time, so price evidence is limited. Some homes were sold under the state RMMJ affordable scheme; ask whether a unit is RMMJ and whether state resale conditions apply.

The development

Taman Pasir Putih, decoded

A freehold Sime Darby Property landed township in Pasir Gudang, including the developer’s first RMMJ affordable-housing phase.

733Terraces planned under RMMJ (2014)
184Handed over in 2017
108Shoplots handed over
2017RMMJ phase done

Facilities

As listed by PropertyGuru for Plot 9 and the surrounding area.

Everyday

Neighbourhood

  • Shoplots
  • Children’s playground
  • Covered car parks (Plot 9)

Schools

Education

  • SK Taman Pasir Putih
  • SMK Taman Pasir Putih
  • Sekolah Agama Taman Pasir Putih

Health

Clinics and hospitals

  • KPJ Pasir Gudang Specialist Hospital
  • Local polyclinics

Leisure

Recreation

  • Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort
  • Bukit Layang-Layang park

Where the project is now

Oct 2014RMMJ phase launched: 184 homes and 108 shoplots (Sime Darby Property)
Sep 2017RMMJ phase completed; handed over in October 2017 (StarProperty)
NowSubsale and rental market
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Location & connectivity

Where Taman Pasir Putih sits

Taman Pasir Putih, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor.

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Check the scheme. Some homes here were sold as Rumah Mampu Milik Johor (RMMJ) affordable units to buyers with household incomes below RM5,000. Ask the seller whether the home is RMMJ and whether any state resale conditions apply before you offer.
Lotus’s Eco Tropics~2 kmPropertyGuru
SK and SMK Taman Pasir Putihin the areaPropertyGuru
Pasir Gudang Highway, Coastal HighwaynearbyStarProperty and PropertyGuru

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.

MeasureFigureSource and date
Launch price
RMMJ terraces, 2014
About RM150,000Sime Darby Property, Oct 2014
Asking price
double-storey terraces, Plot 9 (Phase A)
From about RM325,000 · RM215–419 psf · 2 listedPropertyGuru, Oct 2026
Asking price
single-storey terrace, 20 × 65 ft lot
About RM330,000–350,000 (the listing gives both)EdgeProp listing, Oct 2026

The launch row is the RMMJ selling price announced by Sime Darby Property in 2014, which applied only to eligible buyers. The other rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru and EdgeProp in October 2026, not transactions. No recorded transaction or rent figure was found, so ask for recent sales of your house type before you offer.

Track record

About Sime Darby Property Berhad

Taman Pasir Putih is a Sime Darby Property township in Pasir Gudang; the developer still describes it as one of its existing Johor developments in an August 2026 release.

In October 2014 Sime Darby Property announced 733 double-storey terraces and 171 single-storey shoplots under the Rumah Mampu Milik Johor scheme, starting with 184 homes and 108 shoplots. StarProperty reported that this first RMMJ phase was completed in September 2017 and handed over in October 2017.

Around the building

What is near Taman Pasir Putih

The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.

🚉 Getting around

  • Kota Masai Bus Terminal~1.9 km
  • Pasir Gudang~3.1 km

🛍️ Malls

None found nearby on the map

🎓 Schools

  • SMK Pasir Putih~200 m
  • SK Taman Pasir Puteh~300 m
  • Sekolah Agama Taman Pasir Putih~400 m
  • SMK Tanjung Puteri Resort~1.6 km

🏛️ Colleges and universities

  • ILP Pasir Gudang~3.3 km
  • Kolej Komuniti Pasir Gudang~3.8 km
  • Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan~4.3 km

🏥 Hospitals

  • Hospital Penawar~3.9 km
  • KPJ Pasir Gudang Specialist Hospital~4.8 km
  • Regency Specialist Hospital Sdn Bhd~7.9 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

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.
  • ⚠️ Landed homes: check the land title, the facing, and whether the house has had extensions that need approved plans.
  • ⚠️ 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 RM330,000, 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 priceRM330,000RM330,000
Down paymentRM33,000RM99,000
Loan amountRM297,000RM231,000
Stamp duty on transfer (MOT)RM5,600RM26,400
Stamp duty on loan (0.5%)RM1,485RM1,155
Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM4,455RM4,455
Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST)RM4,010RM3,119
Cash needed before keysRM48,550RM134,129
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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Straight answers

Frequently asked questions

What types of homes are there and what sizes?

The township is mainly landed: single- and double-storey terraces with shoplots. The RMMJ double-storey homes sit on 18 × 60 ft lots (StarProperty), and an October 2026 EdgeProp listing gives a single-storey terrace on a 20 × 65 ft lot.

Is Taman Pasir Putih freehold?

PropertyGuru records the township as freehold, and an October 2026 EdgeProp listing also states freehold. Check the title of the specific house.

Can a foreigner buy here?

In Johor a foreign buyer generally needs to pay at least RM1 million per residential property, with state consent from the Johor Land and Mines Office. 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. Homes in Taman Pasir Putih ask about RM325,000 to RM350,000, far below the minimum, and RMMJ affordable homes and single-storey terraces are closed to foreigners in any case. In practice no home here is open to a foreign buyer.

How much does a house rent for?

No rent listings were found for Plot 9 on PropertyGuru in October 2026. Ask a local agent for recent rents for your house type.

Berapa harga rumah di Taman Pasir Putih?

Menurut PropertyGuru pada Oktober 2026, rumah teres dua tingkat di Plot 9 ditawarkan sekitar RM325,000 ke atas. Fasa RMMJ siap pada September 2017. Tanah pegangan bebas.

Taman Pasir Putih 房价多少?

根据PropertyGuru(2026年10月),Plot 9双层排屋挂牌价约RM32.5万起;EdgeProp一间单层排屋挂牌约RM33万至RM35万。RMMJ可负担房屋阶段于2017年9月完工。永久地契。

Which schools are near Taman Pasir Putih?

On map data, the nearest schools are SMK Pasir Putih (~200 m), SK Taman Pasir Puteh (~300 m), Sekolah Agama Taman Pasir Putih (~400 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.

Is there a train or bus station near Taman Pasir Putih?

The nearest stations on map data are Kota Masai Bus Terminal (~1.9 km), Pasir Gudang (~3.1 km).

How much cash do I need to buy at Taman Pasir Putih?

For a unit at RM330,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM3,119 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM48,550, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".

Get the current price list and units available at Taman Pasir Putih

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.

JL

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.

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Last checked October 2026 against the sources listed. Sources: Sime Darby Property press releases (Oct 2014 and Aug 2026, viewed Oct 2026); StarProperty news, RMMJ handover (Oct 2017); PropertyGuru Plot 9 (Phase A) page (Oct 2026); EdgeProp listing (Oct 2026). Unit availability, prices and completion dates are set by the developer or owner and can change. This page is general information, not an offer, valuation or legal advice.

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