Taman Abad, Johor Bahru · Completed 2015 · Subsale
Twin Galaxy
Two 35-storey freehold towers of 668 serviced residences on Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, with studio to 6-bedroom layouts from 560 sq ft and the Causeway checkpoint about five minutes’ drive away.
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Jason’s take
Freehold, finished, about 5 minutes' drive to the Causeway, with layouts from studios to large units. Asking prices vary a lot, from about RM389 to RM854 psf, so I'd price any offer on recorded sales, not listings.
Jason Lim · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
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Twin Galaxy 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
Twin Galaxy
Also recorded as Dwi Galaksi; by Golden Oriental Realty Sdn Bhd (Wentel group, per StarProperty)
Address
Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir
Taman Abad, 80300 Johor Bahru (EdgeProp gives postcode 80250)
Tenure
Freehold
PropertyGuru, iProperty and StarProperty
Completed
2015
PropertyGuru, iProperty and StarProperty
Towers
2 × 35 storeys
StarProperty
Units
668
EdgeProp, PropertyGuru and iProperty agree
Layouts
560 sq ft and up
Studio to 6 bedrooms; records differ on the largest size (2,745 or 3,100 sq ft)
Foreign buyers
Largest units only
Most asking prices are below RM1 million
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Twin Galaxy
A freehold city address a short drive from the Causeway. Here is the case, and the catch.
Close to the Causeway
StarProperty puts the Singapore checkpoint about five minutes’ drive away, which suits people who cross daily.
Freehold, with a wide size spread
Layouts run from 560 sq ft studios to large multi-bedroom units, and portal listings include dual-key layouts.
Malls within a short drive
Danga City Mall, Plaza City and Pacific Mall are within about five minutes’ drive, according to StarProperty.
What to weigh: a wide asking spread
Asking prices run from about RM389 to RM854 psf, while EdgeProp’s recorded median over 48 months is RM619 psf. Compare like-for-like sizes and use transacted figures for your offer.
The development
Twin Galaxy, decoded
Two 35-storey towers of serviced residences on freehold land in Taman Abad, Johor Bahru.
Facilities
As listed by StarProperty, PropertyGuru and iProperty; floor levels are not published.
Water
Pools
- Swimming pool
- Infinity pool
- Wading pool
- Jacuzzi
Active
Sports and fitness
- Gymnasium
- Badminton hall
- Table tennis
- Jogging track
- Yoga pit
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sauna and steam room
- BBQ area
- Multi-purpose hall
- Library and games room
- Children’s playground
- Maze garden
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 5 Twin Galaxy layouts
5 layout types, from 560 to 1,701 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Type E (Studio) — 560 sq ft
1 bath · 560 sq ft · studio
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type C — 936 sq ft
2 bed 2 bath · 936 sq ft · 936 sq ft also the smallest bedroom unit in StarProperty’s review
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Dual Key A — 1,485 sq ft
2 bed 3 bath · 1,485 sq ft · dual key: 2 bedrooms + attached studio
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Dual Key B — 1,701 sq ft
3 bed 3 bath · 1,701 sq ft · dual key: 3 bedrooms + attached studio
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Twin Galaxy
Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type E (Studio) | 560 sq ft | RM410,000–440,000 | RM1,600–2,200/mo | 21 |
| Type C | 936 sq ft | RM500,000–750,000 | RM2,500–2,800/mo | 7 |
| Type D | 1,163 sq ft | RM640,000 | – | 1 |
| – | about 800–900 sq ft | – | RM2,500/mo | 1 |
| – | about 3,400–3,500 sq ft | RM1.88m–2.28m | – | 4 |
| – | about 4,000–4,100 sq ft | RM2.48m | – | 5 |
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 Twin Galaxy sits
Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Taman Abad, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price median, last 48 months | RM619 psf · typical RM585–695 psf | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Launch price at launch | From RM363,000 | StarProperty property review |
| Asking price for sale, all sizes | About RM410,000–2.48m · RM389–854 psf | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units and rooms | About RM1,100–3,500 a month | PropertyGuru building page, Oct 2026 |
The transacted row is EdgeProp’s record of completed sales over 48 months; EdgeProp puts the implied gross yield at about 5.9%. Sale and rent rows are asking prices seen on PropertyGuru in October 2026, not transactions.
Track record
About Golden Oriental Realty Sdn Bhd
Twin Galaxy was developed by Golden Oriental Realty Sdn Bhd, which StarProperty describes as part of the Wentel group.
The project is also recorded on land and transaction databases as Dwi Galaksi.
Around the building
What is near Twin Galaxy
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~1.6 km
- Johor Bahru Sentral~1.7 km
🛍️ Malls
- Plaza Pelangi~400 m
- DNP Plaza~500 m
- Danga City Mall~800 m
🎓 Schools
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato Jaafar~700 m
- Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tanjung Puteri Johor Bahru~800 m
- SK Ngee Heng~1.2 km
- Sekolah Agama Taman Pelangi~1.2 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Olympia College Johor Bahru~400 m
- Kolej Kejuruteraan & Sains Kreatif~600 m
- Asrama Kolej Vokasional Tanjung Puteri~800 m
🏥 Hospitals
- Century Orthopaedic Specialist Clinic~300 m
- Maria Hospital~1.3 km
- KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital~2.3 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 560 to 1,701 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.
- ⚠️ More than ten years old. Ask for the last AGM minutes and how much maintenance owners still owe; arrears show up as poor upkeep later.
- ⚠️ 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 RM410,000, 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 | RM410,000 | RM410,000 |
| Down payment | RM41,000 | RM123,000 |
| Loan amount | RM369,000 | RM287,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM7,200 | RM32,800 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM1,845 | RM1,435 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM5,535 | RM5,535 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM4,982 | RM3,875 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM60,562 | RM166,645 |
| 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.
Get these numbers for a real unitCalculate my exact costs →Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
How many units are there and what sizes?
There are 668 serviced residences in two 35-storey towers. Layouts run from studios of about 560 sq ft up to 6-bedroom units; StarProperty gives a top size of 2,745 sq ft and PropertyGuru 3,100 sq ft.
Is Twin Galaxy 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 (the state minimum can vary by area and property type), must obtain state consent from the Johor Land and Mines Office, and cannot buy units on Bumiputera lots. 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). Most asking prices at Twin Galaxy are below RM1 million, so only the largest 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 listings in October 2026 ask about RM1,100 to RM3,500 a month, depending on size and whether a room or whole unit is let.
Berapa harga Twin Galaxy?
Harga transaksi median ialah RM619 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran semasa sekitar RM410,000 hingga RM2.48 juta bergantung pada saiz. Hartanah ini pegangan bebas dan siap pada 2015.
Twin Galaxy 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RM619；目前挂牌价约RM41万至RM248万，视面积而定，月租约RM1,100至RM3,500。永久地契，2015年完工。
Which schools are near Twin Galaxy?
On map data, the nearest schools are Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato Jaafar (~700 m), Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tanjung Puteri Johor Bahru (~800 m), SK Ngee Heng (~1.2 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Twin Galaxy?
The nearest stations on map data are Bukit Chagar (~1.3 km), Johor Bahru Sentral (~1.6 km), Johor Bahru Sentral (~1.7 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Twin Galaxy?
The nearest hospital on map data is Century Orthopaedic Specialist Clinic (~300 m), and the nearest mall is Plaza Pelangi (~400 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at Twin Galaxy?
For a unit at RM410,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM3,875 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM60,562, 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.