Report 2010 - Iskandar Malaysia

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Iskandar Regional Development Authority Annual Report 2010 

touching lives 

instilling values 

the journey continues... 

2010 

Annual Report

uilding solid relationships 

Achieving a unique symbiotic relationship between man and nature where 

co-existence for both is equally important. We at IRDA will continue to 

touch lives and instill values by constantly enhancing community living and 

enriching lives in more ways than one.

experience new discoveries 

Striving to excel through innovative approaches assures long-term success. 

We at IRDA will continue to touch lives and instill values by remaining 

steadfast and focused on establishing a knowledgeable society driven by 

creativity and the passion to attain excellence.

ealising infinite potentials 

A catalyst for businesses to achieve success whilst realizing the vast 

opportunities derived both locally and globally. We at IRDA will continue to 

touch lives and instill values by providing connectivity and state-of-the-art 

technology at a metropolis designed for the future where businesses will 

thrive well beyond the shores of limitations.

gateway for growth 

Accelerating economic growth through the creation of a strategic path at the 

southern most tip will allow for trajectory growth. We at IRDA will continue 

to touch lives and instill values by being the preferred southern gateway that 

will propel the nation’s economic growth and fulfill all aspirations in a new 

era of excellence.

a sustainable future 

Envisioning on a promising future with great optimism and strategically positioning the 

metropolis as one built for the future. We at IRDA will continue to touch lives and instill 

values through sustainable development for a delicate balance between maximizing 

business profitability whilst steadfastly ensuring the preservation of the environment as we 

forge ahead towards exponential growth as well as to be known as a development built 

today for tomorrow.

Iskandar Regional Development Authority 

Annual Report 2010 1 

Annual Report 2010 

touching lives. instilling values. 

the journey continues... 

True achievements are not measured by the destinations reached…but their true values 

lie in what is achieved during the journey travelled. 

And as we embark on another new and exciting journey…into an era of developing a 

Strong and Sustainable Metropolis of International Standing, we realize that everything 

achieved has in many more ways than one…touched the lives of the many all around us. 

From the enhancement of community living to inspiring the creation of a knowledge 

based society, from being the catalyst for businesses to thrive whilst unlocking the 

potentials at the southern gateway, we will ensure environmental preservation and 

sustainable growth into the future for everyone close to us. 

Our journey never ends. There will always be a new beginning as we are committed in 

making a difference to the lives of everyone…everywhere…everytime…in all that we set 

out to do.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Iskandar Malaysia & Iskandar Regional 

Development Authority (IRDA) 

04 Highlights of Achievements 2010 

06 2010 Calendar of Major Events 

16 Economics Drivers for Growth 

18 The Economic Clusters 

19 Iskandar Regional Development 

Authority 

20 Vision & Mission 

21 Shared Values 

Co-Chairmen’s & CE’s Statements 

24 Co-Chairmen’s Statements 

28 Chief Executive’s Statement 

Members of the Authority & Committees 

32 The Members of the Authority & 

Committees 

34 Member’s Profile 

37 The Advisory Council 

40 EXCO Members 

41 IRDA Committees 

IRDA’s Organisation 

46 Senior Management Team 

53 Organisation Structure 

On Track For Success 

56 Economics and Business 

60 Strategic Communications 

68 Infrastructure Development Projects 

72 Integrated Planning 

81 Social Development 

88 Human Capital Management 

90 Corporate Performance Management 

91 IRDA Risk Management 

93 Information & Communications 

Technology 

96 Iskandar Service Centre 

Financial Report 

102 Statement of Corporate Governance 

103 Internal Controls & Compliance 

105 Annual Financial Review 

107 Certificate of the Auditor General 

108 Statement by the Members of IRDA 

109 Statutory Declaration 

110 Financial Statements 

DISCLAIMER: 

This report was prepared pursuant to Section 17 of IRDA Act 2007 and is an account of works and activities done by IRDA. 

Neither IRDA nor any of its employees make any warranties, expressed or implied, or assume any legal liability for the accuracy, 

completeness or usefulness of any information or process disclosed or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned 

rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise does not necessarily 

constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation or favouring by IRDA. The views and opinions expressed by authors herein 

do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Malaysian Government or the State Government of Johor or any agencies thereof.

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA 

& ISKANDAR REGIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IRDA)

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Iskandar Malaysia & Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) 

Highlights of Achievements 2010 

HIGHLIGHTS of 

ACHIEVEMENTS 


Iskandar Malaysia 

Blueprints 

Six Blueprints completed; 

• Renewable Energy Master Plan 

• Environmental Planning Blueprint 

• Shoreline Management Plan 

• Transportation Blueprint 

• Drainage and Storm Water 

• Road Layout and Design 

Five more will be completed by Q1 2011... a 

total of 21 Blueprints completed to date 

Public Transportation 

• Overall 26% increase in ridership from 4,981 per month 

in December 2009 to 84,795 in December 2010 

• 12 Road Safety Campaigns were carried out as planned 

Safety & Security 

• Focus on a safer Iskandar Malaysia 

• 21 properties gazetted as 

Community Police Posts (CPPs) in 


• 13 CPPs established in 2010 

Road Projects 

• Jalan Kolam Air and Jalan Yahya 

Awal Inner Ring Road completed 

6 months ahead of schedule 

Rivers & Drainage 

• 11 drainage projects in RMK9 were 

completed 

• 5 river cleaning projects completed in 2010


Highlights of Achievements 2010 



Focused Investments 

• Cumulative committed investments 

of RM69.48 billion which is 148% 

per cent above target of RM47 billion 

for the period of 2006 - 2010 

• Iskandar Malaysia 9 Sector 

Investment Guides completed in Dec 10 

Human Capital Programmes 

• 6 Career Fairs held in collaboration with JobsMalaysia 

• 5,000 jobs on offer, 20,000 visitors and 200 employers 

• 50% successful placements 

• Pre-employment, re-skilling & up-skilling training 

programmes were completed in 2010 

JB Transformation 

• A Special Project Vehicle (SPV) was 

formed in November 2010 

• The 1st Board meeting was held on 

8 November 2010 

1Azam 

• 100% success with all 90 

participants out of hard-core poverty 

Public Housing 

• Earthworks: 100% completed in 

June 09 

• TNB substation: 100% completed 

on 28th Oct 10 

• Public Housing in Lima Kedai will be 

completed by Q2 2011 


Information Centre 

• Located at Danga Bay Convention 

Centre, it is a One Stop Interactive 

Information Centre formed to 

create and increase awareness on 

Iskandar Malaysia and showcasing 

its vision and mission

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2010 Calendar of Major Events 


CALENDAR OF 

MAJOR EVENTS 

6 February 2010 

VISIT BY OKSHIMA KOGYO GROUP (LED BY 

MR. OHSAMA, THE PRESIDENT OF OKHSHIMA 

KOGYO GROUP) 

Okshima Kogyo Group, an existing investor in 

Iskandar Malaysia, seeking potential business 

expansion and reinvestment in Iskandar Malaysia. 


VISIT BY THE 

AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE 

– HE DR. MARC BARETY 

A courtesy visit that has 

built stronger ties and 

collaboration between both 

countries 


LAUNCH OF ISKANDAR 

MALAYSIA BUS 

An initiative to improve 

accessibility and mobility 

of public transportation by 

injecting some 34 buses to 

ply 16 previously non-serviced 

routes in Iskandar Malaysia. 5 March 2010 


VISIT BY REPRESENTATIVES OF MINISTRY OF 

FINANCE (MOF) - Y.BHG DATO’ HJ NORZAM BIN 

MOHD NOR AND PN LAILA WATHIQAH JUDIN 

An update briefing to the Ministry of Finance on the 

progress development of RMK9, Public Housing and 

Bertam projects. 

ISKANDAR JOHOR OPEN 2009 CHEQUE 

PRESENTATION 

KJ Choi, the Champion in the Iskandar Johor 

Open 2009 Golf Championship, donated all his 

prize money totalling USD87,000 or equivalent 

to RM293,500 to 6 Charity homes in Iskandar 

Malaysia. 

9 March 2010 

OPENING OF YAHYA AWAL 

FLYOVER 

Yahya Awal Flyover was opened to 

members of the public 6 months 

ahead of schedule.






LAUNCHING OF COMMUNITY POLICE POST, TAMAN BESTARI INDAH 

The launch of the first Community Police Post (CPP) in Taman Bestari 

Indah is among several efforts undertaken by IRDA under its Safety and 

Security Blueprint. The CPP is a form of community policing where police 

officers set up residence in the community. This is to make the living 

environment more conducive and attractive with the aim of reducing 

crime rates in residential areas by integrating police presence within the 

community. 


VISIT BY MR. TAKESHI ISHII, THE FIRST 

SECRETARY OF JAPANESE EMBASSY IN 

MALAYSIA 

A courtesy visit by official from the Japanese 

Embassy to explore investment opportunities 

in Iskandar Malaysia. 

25 and 26 March 2010 

LAUNCHING OF JOBSMALAYSIA. 

COM CENTRE & CAREER FAIR 

In support of the official launching of 

Jobsmalaysia.com center nationwide 

by the Prime Minister. 

5 April 2010 

HANDOVER KEYS TO ORANG ASLI KG 

SG. ARANG 

Handover house keys and certificates 

(graduation of BERTAM Projects) to Orang 

Asli at Kg Sg Arang, Gelang Patah. 

23 April 2010 

6TH JOINT MINISTERIAL MEETING 

6th Joint Ministerial Meeting with 

Singapore counterparts on the progress 

of 5 joint workgroups on Immigration, 

Transportation, Tourism, Environment 

and Iconic Projects.

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1 and 2 May 2010 

3RD ISKANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN DAY 

The Iskandar Malaysia Open Day allowed 

IRDA to engage and reach out to stakeholders 

in various zones in Iskandar Malaysia, creating 

awareness and obtaining buy-in from them 

by showcasing Safety and Security, RMK 9 

projects, Human Capital, Social Programmes, 

Blueprints and latest developments. 

18 to 20 May 2010 

6TH WORLD ISLAMIC ECONOMIC 

FORUM (WIEF) 

A collaborative event with Iskandar 

Investment Berhad (IIB) to aggressively 

promote and market Iskandar Malaysia 

to international participants from all 

over the world. 

24 and 25 April 2010 

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA 

CAREER FAIR 

To provide avenue for 

jobseekers especially 

graduates, retrenched, 

unemployed, to seek better 

job opportunities in Iskandar 

Malaysia and in Johor. 

Various vacancies were made 

available from the 9 economic 

clusters; Creative Industries, 

Education, Electrical & 

Electronics, Financial Advisory 

& Consulting, Food & 

Agro, Healthcare, Tourism, 

Logistics & related Services, 

Petrochemicals and Oleo 

Chemicals. 

8 and 9 May 2010 

SUARA RASA TV9 

To create awareness and promote 

latest developments in Iskandar 


15 May 2010 

1AZAM OPEN DAY PROGRAMME 

1Azam programme was organised to eradicate 

hardcore poverty and to build a better life 

and standard of living for the low income 

households. 

18 to 20 May 2010 

CITYSCAPE ASIA, SINGAPORE 

IRDA’s participation in Cityscape Asia 

(Singapore), as the lead organization, was 

showcase Iskandar Malaysia as the place 

to Invest, Work, Live and Play in helping 

to achieve its vision to be a Strong and 

Sustainable Metropolis of International 

Standing. It was also to show continuous 

commitment and support to investors 

from Asia i.e. Singapore, China, Japan, 

South Korea and Vietnam and to our key 

partners.






PRIME MINISTER’S VISIT TO ISKANDAR 

MALAYSIA PUBLIC HOUSING 

The objective of this project is to build 

1,500 units of rental based public housing 

in Iskandar Malaysia, with improved 

public facilities for a condusive living 

environment. 

9 and 10 June 2010 

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA INVESTOR’S 

DIALOGUE 

A briefing session with key partners, 

stakeholders and investors from 5 flagships 

on future plans and development in Iskandar 



LAUNCHING OF VIRTUAL PLATFORM IN 

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA SHOWCASE 

A project named “Reverse Diaspora”, launched by 

Khazanah Nasional, aimed to attract professional 

talents working abroad, including Malaysians, to work 

and reside in Iskandar Malaysia. 

4 to 6 June 2010 

BUG FEST 1MALAYSIA 2010 

IRDA participated in Bugfest 1Malaysia 2010 

in support of Johor Tourism’s annual event 

to promote the love for vintage cars. 

18 June 2010 

VISIT BY DATO’ SRI HISHAMMUDDIN BIN TUN 

HUSSEIN 

During his visit, Dato’ Sri Hishammuddin Tun 

Hussein, Minister of Home Affairs was briefed 

on Safety and Security initiatives in Iskandar 

Malaysia.

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3 and 4 July 2010 

4th ISKANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN DAY 

AND CAREER FAIR 

Flagship D (Pasir Gudang) was selected as 

the venue for the 4th Open Day as part 

of our engagement in reaching out to 

stakeholders and local population in an 

effort to create awareness on the progress 

and update developments in Iskandar 

Malaysia. This event coincides with the 

Official Declaration of Pasir Gudang as a 

Local Council. 

30 July to 1 August 2010 

IPROPERTY.COM EXPO, KLCC 

Under the umbrella of Iskandar 

Malaysia, IRDA together with it’s 

key partners showcased Iskandar 

Malaysia as the ideal destination 

to Invest, Work, Live and Play to 

the community in Kuala Lumpur. 

22 to 27 June 2010 

MISTI 2010 

IRDA participated in MISTI 2010, an excellent platform 

to raise public awareness on current development and 

formulated project blueprints in Iskandar Malaysia. 

26 June to 4 July 2010 

OFFICIAL DECLARATION OF PASIR 

GUDANG LOCAL COUNCIL 

IRDA participated in the Pasir Gudang 

Local Council exhibition for a week to 

increase level of awareness on the updates 

and development of Iskandar Malaysia to 

the local community in Pasir 

Gudang in conjunction with the official 

declaration of Pasir Gudang as local 

council. 31 July to 1 August 2010 

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA 10s RUGBY 

CHALLENGE 2010 

A tournament co-organised with Johor 

Rugby Union.





3 August 2010 

VISIT BY SMK BANDAR 

TENGGARA 

IRDA and UEM Land jointly 

organised a field trip to Flagship B 

(Nusajaya) for 38 students from 

SMK Bandar Tenggara as part of 

the stakeholder programme to 

introduce Iskandar Malaysia to 

the youth. 


MIDA TRADE MISSION TO SINGAPORE 

To promote Iskandar Malaysia and provide an in 

depth progress update of Iskandar Malaysia in 

the ‘Business Opportunity” seminar organised by 

IRDA. 


JOHOR PREMIUM OUTLETS GROUND 

BREAKING CEREMONY 

Johor Premium Outlets, the first Premium Outlet 

Centre in South East Asia, is a portfolio of outlet 

shopping centers of finest brands in unique 

outdoor settings and offers impressive savings. 

Located at Indahpura, Kulai, Johor Premium 

Outlets is expected to be opened by end 2011. 

5 to 7 August 2010 

PONTIAN LOCAL COUNCIL OPEN DAY 

As part of stakeholder engagement to reach out 

to the local community in Pontian Johor, to create 

awareness and to showcase the latest development 

and progress in Iskandar Malaysia. This event 

was officiated by HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ismail ibni 

Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan of Johor. 

7 and 8 August 2010 

CRIOCM 2010, IMREC 

(Chinese Research Institute of Construction 

Management) 

A conference jointly organised by IMREC and 

CIDB in support of construction development and 

property sector in Iskandar Malaysia.

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VISIT BY Y.B. DATO’ S. 

DEVAMANY, DEPUTY 

MINISTER IN THE PRIME 

MINISTER’S OFFICE 

The objective of this 

visit was to gain 

further knowledge and 

understanding on the 

plans and development in 

Iskandar Malaysia. 

20 September 2010 

JB RAYA OPEN HOUSE 

This joyous event was organised to bring 

together key partners, stakeholders, investors 

and staff in appreciation of their support 

towards IRDA. 


SINGAPORE BUSINESS FEDERATION TO ISKANDAR 

MALAYSIA 

This mission was targeted principally to update Singapore 

economic agencies on the latest developments in Iskandar 

Malaysia. This visit involved 119 participants and was led by 

Ms Edith Cheong, Assistant Executive Director of Singapore 

Business Federation. 


KL RAYA OPEN HOUSE 

The objective of this event was to bring key partners, 

local and foreign stakeholders, media and potential 

investors in Kuala Lumpur together in appreciation of 

their continuous support and to further strengthen 

ties in the spirit of this special and joyous occasion. 


COURTESY VISIT BY AFRICA HEAD OF MISSIONS TO 

IRDA 

The mission was led by HE Ms Netsebe Kokome, High 

Commissioner of Lesotho, Africa. The group consisted 

of High Commissioners and Ambassadors from various 

cities in Africa.





14 to 17 October 2010 

ISKANDAR JOHOR OPEN 2010 

Iskandar Malaysia was the venue of the prestigious Iskandar Johor Open (IJO) once again 

in 2010. In its fourth consecutive year, the championship at the Horizon Golf and Country 

Club attracted an impressive line-up of international players. Sanctioned by the Asian 

Tour, the tournament reinforces the region into more than just an economic zone; it opens 

opportunities within the local tourism industry. IJO 2010 Champion Padraig Harrington 

proudly holding the Challenge Trophy presented to him by HRH Sultan Ibrahim Ismail ibni 

Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan of Johor. 

23 and 24 October 2010 

IPROPERTY.COM EXPO, MARINA BAY 

SANDS 

A joint event between IRDA and Iskandar 

Investment Berhad to promote and 

showcase Iskandar Malaysia as an ideal 

destination to Invest, Work, Live and Play, to 

Singaporeans and international exhibitors. 

6 October 2010 

GLOBAL ENTREPOLIS @ SINGAPORE SUMMIT 

2010 (GES SUMMIT 2010) 

IRDA participated in Global Entrepolis @ 

Singapore Summit 2010 in support of the 2010 

Branding and Promotional exercise to promote 

Iskandar Malaysia as the ideal place to Invest, 

Work, Live and Play to international markets. 


BRIEFING AND DIALOGUE SESSION WITH 

STUDENTS FROM INSTITUTIONS OF 

HIGHER LEARNING 

An initiative organised by Human Capital to 

create education and career opportunities to 

undergraduates in Malaysia. 26 October 2010 

VISIT BY MACAO ASEAN INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF 

COMMERCE (MAICC) 

An updated progress development of Iskandar Malaysia was presented, 

followed by site visit to Flagship Zone B.

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BRIEFING SESSION WITH KAMPUNG SUNGAI 

DANGA RESIDENTS AND GRASSROOT LEADERS 

Approximately 80 grassroot leaders and residents 

of Kampung Sg. Danga were briefed on the 

development of coastal highway and it’s benefit to 

the people. 


VISIT BY SWISS-ASIAN CHAMBER OF 

COMMERCE 

A courtesy visit by Mr. Patrick Kriesemer, 

Chairman of the Malaysian Committee, 

Swiss Asian Chamber of Commerce, 

to build stronger ties between the two 

countries. 

8 to 12 November 2010 

WORLD CONGRESS OF 

ACCOUNTANT (WCOA) 

IRDA’s participation at WCOA 

2010 in Kuala Lumpur assisted in 

developing and exerting values to 

sustain long term growth as well as 

identifying business and investment 

opportunities for Iskandar Malaysia. 

Among the benefits from our 

participation was gaining insights 

and first hand information from 

renowned business leaders as well as 

networking with the world’s leading 

financial experts. 


VISIT BY DIRECTORS OF NARCOTICS 

CRIME INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT 

OF THE ROYAL MALAYSIA POLICE 

A familiarisation visit to Iskandar Malaysia 

with the objective to further strengthen 

the cooperation between IRDA and the 

Royal Malaysia Police on implementation 

of safety & security measures. 


THE WORLD WATER MONITORING DAY 

IRDA collaborated with Syarikat Air Johor (SAJ) and Malaysian Water 

Association (MWA) with the aim to create awareness and educate 

members of the public on the importance of rivers to the life of society 

and protecting water resources around the world.






ACCOUNTANT STUDENTS CONFERENCE (ASC) 

IRDA participated in Accountant Students 

Conference organised by UiTM Shah Alam with the 

objective to create awareness and to provide wide 

range of career opportunities available in Iskandar 



ENGAGEMENT WITH JOHOR CONTRACTORS 

AND UPENJ LED BY Y.B. DATO’ MAULIZAN BIN 

BUJANG, JOHOR EXCO 

An engagement with local contractors on the 

progress development of construction projects in 



VISIT BY UNIT KERJASAMA AWAM SWASTA 

(UKAS) 

A study visit to Iskandar Malaysia organised 

by Unit Kerjasama Awam Swasta (UKAS) 

to gain better insight of the progress 

development in various flagships. 

4 December 2010 

VISIT BY TUN ABDULLAH BIN AHMAD BADAWI 

Tun Abdullah visited Iskandar Malaysia in conjunction 

of the 5 Economic Corridors Meeting organised by Unit 

Kerjasama Awam Swasta (UKAS).

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Iskandar Malaysia & IRDA 

Economic Drivers for Growth 

ISKANDAR 

MALAYSIA 

ECONOMIC 

DRIVERS FOR 

GROWTH 

Located at the southernmost tip 

of Peninsular Malaysia, Iskandar 

Malaysia (within the state of Johor) 

is strategically positioned on the 

world’s busiest shipping routes, 

and its rich endowment of natural 

and human resources has both 

underpinned Johor’s past successes 

and underscores Johor’s future 

potential. 

Iskandar Malaysia is transforming the socio-economic landscape of Peninsular Malaysia’s 

southern state of Johor. An initiative of the Malaysian Federal Government and the Johor 

State Government, the 2,217 square-kilometer main southern development corridor is 

three times the size of Singapore and stands on record as the single largest development 

project ever to be undertaken in the region. 

Malaysia has undergone tremendous economic transformation to be one of the fastest 

growing economies in the region. Iskandar Malaysia was conceived to secure the country’s 

competitiveness in a rapidly changing global economy. 

As envisaged by the master-planners, Iskandar Malaysia would be a project ahead of its 

time, where living, entertainment and business would seamlessly converge in a vibrant 

and sustainable metropolis of international standing. A great deal of careful planning 

has also gone into ensuring that the development would be sustainable, taking into 

consideration the direct and indirect needs of its respective stake-holders. 

FLAGSHIP A 

JB CITY CENTRE 

• Financial Advisory and Consulting 

• Cultural and Urban Tourism 

FLAGSHIP B 

NUSAJAYA 

• Education & Medical Tourism 

• Entertainment & Recreation 

• State Administration 

• Financial Advisory and Consulting 

• Biotechnology 

FLAGSHIP C 

WESTERN GATE DEVELOPMENT 

• Logistics 

• Regional Distribution, International 

Procurement 

• Oil storage Terminals 

FLAGSHIP D 

EASTERN GATE DEVELOPMENT 

• Manufacturing (Electronics, 

petrochemicals, olechemicals etc) 

• Oil Storage Terminals 

• Education 

FLAGSHIP E 

SENAI-SKUDAI 

• Logistics 

• Manufacturing (esp. high tech and 

aerospace related) 

• Tourism (Luxury Destination 

Shopping) 

• Cybercity


Economic Drivers for Growth 



As part of the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore Growth Triangle, Iskandar Malaysia’s strategic location 

and proximity to some of the world’s most dynamic economies is a key differentiating factor for the 

development. Located at the cross-roads of the important East-West trade routes, it is mid-way 

between the region’s two economic power-houses, China and Japan. 

Easily accessed by air, land and sea, the development also enjoys a standard of living comparable to 

some of the region’s more developed economies, but at a much lower cost. Other advantages include a 

multi-lingual and educated work-force and a vast land-bank for any future development. 

It is also positioned as an international metropolis to decrease trade barriers and increase human 

mobility. Iskandar Malaysia has also been identified as one of the projects that can obtain financing 

under a Facilitation Fund provided under the Tenth Malaysia Plan and this is manifestation of clear 

political will to make the development a Malaysian success story. 

Since its official launch in November 2006, the vision of Iskandar Malaysia has been taken off the 

drawing board and is rapidly being transformed into a next generation metropolis. Iskandar Malaysia has 

become a powerful brand name that resonates across investment communities all over the world. 

With Phase 1 (2006-2010) just completed, a critical mass has been established with the timely delivery 

of major infrastructure and several iconic investment projects. Iskandar Malaysia has now progressed 

into Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Development Plan. 

Flagship A 

Johor Bahru City Centre 

Flagship B 

Kota Iskandar, Nusajaya 

Flagship C 

Port of Tanjung Pelepas 

Flagship D 

Johor Port, Pasir Gudang 

Flagship E 

Senai International Airport

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The Economic Clusters 

THE ECONOMIC 

CLUSTERS 

CATALYSTS FOR GROWTH 

Iskandar Malaysia had been identified as 

one of the key catalysts and high-impact 

developments under the Ninth Malaysia 

Plan 2006-2010. 

The Comprehensive Development Plan 

(CDP), launched by the Malaysian Prime 

Minister on 4 November 2006, provides 

a framework for the comprehensive 

development of Iskandar Malaysia 

in a holistic and sustainable fashion, 

placing emphasis on creating a healthy 

investment climate that is attractive to 

local and foreign investors. 

Under a cluster development approach 

adopted by the CDP, nine major economic 

clusters have been identified to spearhead 

and fast-track the development of the 

corridor. 

Growth will be led by the services and 

manufacturing sectors: 

SERVICES 

• Financial Advisory & Consulting 

• Creative Industries 

• Logistics 

• Tourism 

• Education 

• Healthcare 

MANUFACTURING 

• Electrical & Electronics 

• Petrochemical & Oleochemical 

• Food & Agro Processing 

THE ASPIRATIONS 

2005 2025 

(Projected) 

Population Size 1.4 3.0 

(million) 

GDP (PPP) in 20.0 93.3 

USD (billion) 

GDP per capital 14,790 31,100 

(PPP) in USD 

Employment 0.61 1.27 

(million) 

Source: The Comprehensive Development Plan 2006- 

2025 and updated as per IRDA’s latest projections 

To achieve these aspirations, Iskandar 

Malaysia would need to generate 

sufficient momentum by sustaining a GDP 

growth of 8.0% annually up to the year 

2025. 

A total investment of RM382.0 billion 

(USD115.7 billion) would be required over 

the 20-year period. 

YEAR 

TOTAL INVESTMENT 

TARGET 

2006- 2010 RM47.0 billion 

2011-2015 RM73.0 billion 

2016-2020 RM107.0 billion 

2021-2025 RM155.0 billion 

Source: The Comprehensive Development Plan 

2006-2025 

The target for Phase 1 has already been 

achieved, with total aggregate, domestic 

and foreign investments amounting to 

RM69.48 billion, which surpasses by 

148%. 

The Comprehensive Development 

Plan 2006-2025 outlines in detail the 

vision and development blueprint for 

Iskandar Malaysia and is available on 

www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my. 

* Exchange rate of USD1: RM3.42 has been used 

throughout the report (Source: Bank Negara 

Malaysia’s published rate on 31 December 2009)

ISKANDAR REGIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

AUTHORITY 

Following the official launching of Iskandar Malaysia in November 

2006, IRDA was set up on February 2007 by a Federal Act of Parliament 

known as the Iskandar Regional Development Authority Act 2007. As 

a Federal Government statutory body, IRDA plays a pivotal role in the 

development of Iskandar Malaysia. 

The IRDA Act 2007 spells out its functions and responsibilities in relation 

to establishing national policies, directions and strategies for the 

development of the corridor. 

The core functions and primary roles of IRDA can be summarised as 

follows: 

PLANNING 

• Integrating and recommending 

planning policies of the 

key partners, Federal State 

government and other 

agencies to advance and 

realise the vision of Iskandar 

Malaysia 

• Identifying and developing 

strategies to enhance 

infrastructure, skills, science 

and technology research for 

the development of Iskandar 


FACILITATION 

• Monitoring and aligning sector 

developments and required 

enablers in line with Iskandar 

Malaysia Vision 

• Acting as the principal 

coordinating agent on behalf 

of relevant Government 

agencies for the processing 

and expediting of requisite 

approvals for investors 

• Assist existing investors in the 

resolution of issues affecting 

their business environment. 

PROMOTION 

Iskandar Regional Development Authority Head Office at Danga Bay 

• Serving as the brand guardian 

of Iskandar Malaysia as an 

investment hub 

• Providing Consultancy and 

information on investment 

support in Iskandar Malaysia 

• Wide promotion of Iskandar 

Malaysia is to the general 

public and potential investors 

in both local as well as 

international markets

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IRDA’s Vision & Mission 

IRDA’S 

VISION & 

MISSION 

VISION 

To create Iskandar Malaysia as the first 

choice to Invest, Work, Live and Play. 

MISSION 

• We are committed to exceeding our customers’ 

expectations 

• We advocate best practices through partnerships & 

seamless delivery 

• We enhance community and individual’s well-being 

• We care about our natural environment 

• We value our employees 

INVEST 

WORK


Shared Values 



SHARED VALUES 

• INTERNATIONAL STANDING 

We must benchmark against other sustainable world class organizations 

in-terms of the Iskandar Malaysia’s vision, our mindset, displaying the right 

behaviours and deploying international standard best practices 

• INTEGRITY 

We uphold integrity by doing the right thing ethically and professionally, 

regardless of job security or popularity and without fear of scrutiny 

LIVE 

• ENGAGE 

We are fully committed in engaging with stakeholders with humility, 

assertiveness and intelligence to achieve effective and continuous 

communication at all times 

• ENVISION 

We have the foresight to drive Iskandar Malaysia’s vision through exemplary 

leadership, innovativeness and pro – activeness whilst being relevant and 

sensitive towards our environment and stakeholders 

• ENABLE 

We strive for strong collaborations with partners, stakeholders and especially 

investors to facilitate achievement of desired results and outcome 

PLAY

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28 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S STATEMENT

CO-CHAIRMEN’S & 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S STATEMENTS

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Co-Chairmen’s & Chief Executive’s Statements 

Prime Minister of Malaysia 

CO-CHAIRMEN’S 

STATEMENTS 

Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak 

Co-Chairman, IRDA, 

Prime Minister of Malaysia





Iskandar Malaysia has made exceptional 

progress over the past year, and it gives 

me great pleasure and great pride to share 

with you the details of what has been 

achieved. 

2010 was a turbulent year for the global 

economy, but Iskandar Malaysia stayed the 

course. Now, four years after the project 

began, our ambitious vision is becoming a 

reality, with major infrastructure beginning 

to take shape on the ground. 

“ We will also enter Phase 2 of the Comprehensive 

Development Plan, aiming for RM73 billion of 

investment between now and 2016.” 

As the Comprehensive Development 

Plan moves ever forward, investors are 

displaying increasing confidence. As of 

December 2010 we had a total cumulative 

committed investment of just under RM70 

billion, almost 50 per cent above target. 

And foreign investment makes up 42 per 

cent of that total, showing that what we 

are building in the south of the peninsula 

is an iconic development not just for 

Malaysians but for people all around the 

world. 

So 2010 has been a year of achievement, 

but the outlook for the years to come 

is brighter still. 2011 marks the start of 

the “Tipping Point” of Iskandar Malaysia, 

during which key infrastructure and major 

iconic projects will be completed and 

delivered. 

I have every confidence this target will 

be met - with building work progressing 

rapidly, the potential of Iskandar Malaysia 

is clear for all to see. But this project is 

not just about attracting big investors. 

2011 also represents the perfect time for 

local communities to get involved and find 

out how they can play a part and make a 

contribution. 

Because everyone who is involved with 

Iskandar Malaysia, cannot help but be 

influenced by the belief and commitment 

that has made possible its journey from a 

concept on a drawing board in Putrajaya to 

the hills and valleys of Johor. 

The way in which this has been achieved 

is a credit to all involved, with multiple 

agencies, authorities and private sector 

bodies working together and embodying 

the spirit of 1Malaysia. They are delivering 

for the good of the nation and giving life to 

the concept of “People first, Performance 

now”. 

I would like to extend my sincere thanks 

to the Chief Executive of Iskandar Regional 

Development Authority, the Members 

of Authority, the management and staff. 

None of what we have achieved so far 

could have happened without their tireless 

efforts in facilitating and promoting 

Iskandar Malaysia both at home and 

abroad. 

This includes the various Government 

agencies, both Federal and State, for their 

commitment, dedication and collaborative 

efforts in ensuring the success of this 

project. 

With this, I am pleased to present to you, 

together with my Co-Chairman, Dato’ Haji 

Abdul Ghani bin Othman, the Iskandar 

Regional Development Authority Annual 

Report for the year ending 31 December 

2010. 

Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak 


Prime Minister of Malaysia

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Chief Minister of Johor 

CO-CHAIRMEN’S 

STATEMENTS 

Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani bin Othman 


Chief Minister of Johor





I am pleased to note that Iskandar 

Malaysia development is rapidly taking 

shape in 2010, with projects being fasttracked 

and realized, despite a difficult 

start coming out from the 2009 global 

financial instability. 

More importantly, realization of these 

projects will spur further domestic 

investments and open up employment 

opportunities that will benefit 

communities within Iskandar Malaysia and 

the surrounding areas. 

The role of Iskandar Malaysia One 

Stop Centre in facilitating interactions 

between State and Federal agencies has 

also been the key in managing investors’ 

expectations and ease the process of doing 

business here. 

In 2010, we are witnessing the completion 

and deliveries of final stages of 

infrastructure connectivity, the final stage 

of best-in-class public housing projects, 

16 social routes of Bus Iskandar Malaysia, 

and the creation of more than 20,000 job 

opportunities. 

My heartfelt appreciation goes to the 

Authority Members, the participating 

Federal, State and Local agencies, as well 

as all Warga IRDA for their unrelenting 

commitment to the success of Iskandar 


As Menteri Besar of Johor and Co- 

Chairman of IRDA, I am extending my 

gratitude to the Prime Minister of Malaysia 

and Co-Chairman of IRDA, Dato’ Sri Mohd 

Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak for his guidance 

and support. 

With this, I am pleased to present the 


Annual Report for the year ending 31 

December, 2010. 

“Implementation of SME development programmes and 

the exemplary result of 1AZAM are further incentive for 

us to continue reaching out to the Rakyat in a consistent 

manner to ensure that everyone participates and benefits 

from the success of Iskandar Malaysia.” 



Chief Minister of Johor

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Chief Executive, IRDA 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S 

STATEMENT 

Ismail bin Ibrahim 

Chief Executive, IRDA





Strategically in 2010, IRDA’s team have 

been focused with instilled management 

values to advance and make significant 

steps to reach out and communicate 

Iskandar Malaysia as market focused, 

community sensitive and geared to 

developments through sustainable 

investment and growth. 

“We leveraged on our location and collaborated with 

our partners to ensure our core sectors and focus service 

sectors received attention.” 

We are fortunate that the changing 

landscape of Malaysia – Singapore ties 

and ASEAN collaboration has opened new 

doors for new business opportunities, 

testing a new win – win competitive 

collaboration, pushing boundaries and 

developing business as unusual. 

With all the other priorities, IRDA is 

determined that the Safety and Security 

2010 mobilization will laser focus in 

reduction of crime rate providing comfort 

and confidence. 

We believe that 2010 marked a 

consolidation period, as we arrived at the 

completion of Phase 1 of the CDP. We 

leveraged on Iskandar Malaysia’s strong 

recognition to increase the Rakyat’s 

appreciation, creating strong positive 

values and news. 

As stated earlier there has been good 

progress on many fronts and we will 

continue to push and achieve expectations. 

I would like to thank the team at IRDA 

for their dedication and commitment in 

leading and implementing all projects 

during this period of importance. 

I also thank my friends and colleagues, 

respective industry partners, Federal, State 

and Local Government agencies, who 

have collaborated admirably to meet the 

desired deliverables. 

The pages of this annual report highlight 

only a handful of their remarkable stories 

of service and collaborations. 

On that note, on behalf of warga IRDA, I 

would like once again to record our special 

recognition and gratitude to the Prime 

Minister and Chief Minister as focal points 

of authority and guidance as Co-Chairmen 

of the MOA, recognizing the importance of 

our work and true to the vision of Iskandar 

Malaysia as A Strong and Sustainable 

Metropolis of International Standing. 



32 THE MEMBERS OF THE 

AUTHORITY & COMMITTEES 

34 MEMBER’S PROFILE 

37 THE ADVISORY COUNCIL 

40 EXCO MEMBERS 

41 IRDA COMMITTEES

THE MEMBERS OF 

THE AUTHORITY & COMMITTEES

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The Members of the Authority & Committees 


Seating from Left to Right: 

DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB BIN TUN ABDUL RAZAK 

DATO’ HAJI ABDUL GHANI BIN OTHMAN 

Standing from Left to Right: 

ISMAIL BIN IBRAHIM 

DATO’ SRI DR. ALI BIN HAMSA 

(rep DATUK NORIYAH BINTI AHMAD) 

TAN SRI DATO ’ AZMAN BIN HAJI MOKHTAR 

TAN SRI DATO’ TAN KAY HOCK 

DATO’ HAJI ABDUL LATIFF BIN YUSOF 

TAN SRI DR. WAN ABDUL AZIZ BIN WAN ABDULLAH 

DATO’ HAMSAN BIN SARINGAT





THE MEMBERS OF 

THE AUTHORITY & 

COMMITTEES 

The Iskandar Regional Development 

Authority was established by an Act 

of Parliament, Iskandar Regional 

Development Authority Act 2007. 

Section 4 of the Act states that the 

objective of IRDA is to develop the 

Iskandar Development Region into 

a Strong and Sustainable Metropolis 

of International Standing. 

As stipulated by Part II of the IRDA Act 

2007, IRDA is governed by a board officially 

known as the Authority. The primary 

responsibility of the Authority includes but 

is not limited to the setting of strategies, 

directions and policies relating to the 

development within Iskandar Malaysia and 

other functions in connection therewith. 

The Authority is co-chaired by the Prime 

Minister of Malaysia and the Chief Minister 

of Johor. The other six members of the 

authority comprise two representatives 

each from the federal government, state 

government and private sector. 

The Members are to hold office for a term 

not exceeding two years and are eligible 

for reappointment for a maximum period 

of three consecutive terms. 

MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY 

The Authority is assisted by an Executive 

Committee (EXCO) which consists of six 

(6) Members appointed by the Authority. 

The day-to-day administration of IRDA 

is entrusted to the Chief Executive. 

The Authority met twice, in April and 

November in the year under review, 2010. 

There are eight members in total. 

The Co-Chairmen, Members and Secretary 

of the Authority are: 

The Co-Chairmen 

• Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak 


• Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani bin Othman 

Chief Minister of the State of Johor, 


Two Representatives from Federal 

Government 

• Tan Sri Dr. Wan Abdul Aziz bin Wan 

Abdullah 

Secretary-General, Treasury, Ministry of 

Finance 

• Datuk Noriyah binti Ahmad 

Director-General, Economic Planning 

Unit, Prime Minister’s Department 

• Dato’ Sri Dr. Ali bin Hamsa 

Director General, Public Private 

Partnership Unit (3PU) (Rep. to Datuk 

Noriyah binti Ahmad) 

Two Representatives from Johor State 

Government 

• Dato’ Haji Abd. Latiff bin Yusof 

State Secretary, State Government, 

Johor 

• Dato’ Hamsan bin Saringat 

Director, State Economic Planning Unit 

(UPEN), Johor 

Two Professional Representatives 

• Tan Sri Dato’ Azman bin Haji Mokhtar 

Managing Director, Khazanah Nasional 

Berhad 

• Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Kay Hock 

Chairman and Chief Executive, 

Johan Holdings Berhad 

Secretary 

• Ismail bin Ibrahim 


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Member’s Profile 

MEMBER’S PROFILE 

DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB 

BIN TUN ABDUL RAZAK 

Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul 

Razak is the Prime Minister of Malaysia 

and Minister of Finance. Prior to the 

premiership, Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib was 

the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia 

since 2004. He was appointed twice as the 

Minister of Defence from 1990 to 1995 and 

from 1999 to 2008. 

Other cabinet ministerial posts held 

were Minister of Education (1995–1999), 

Minister of Youth and Sports (1987–1990) 

and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports 

(1986–1987). He also served as Chief 

Minister of Pahang from 1982 to 1986. 

Prior to that, he was the Deputy Minister 

of Finance (1981–1982), Deputy Minister 

of Education (1980–1981) and Deputy 

Minister of Energy, Telecommunications 

and Posts (1978–1980). Dato’ Sri Mohd 

Najib pursued his tertiary education at the 

University of Nottingham, UK where he 

graduated in 1974 in industrial economics. 

DATO’ HAJI ABDUL GHANI 

BIN OTHMAN 

Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani is the Chief 

Minister of the State of Johor, a position 

that he has held since 1995. Dato’ Haji 

Abdul Ghani was previously the Minister 

of Youth and Sports at the Federal 

Government-level (1993–1995). Prior 

to that, he was the Deputy Minister of 

Finance (1990–1993) and Deputy Minister 

of Energy, Telecommunications and Post 

(1987–1990). 

Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani was a Colombo 

Plan scholar and graduated with an 

Honours Degree in Economics from La 

Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia and 

a Master’s Degree in Political Economy 

from the University of Queensland, 

Brisbane, Australia. He was conferred an 

Honorary Doctorate of Laws by La Trobe 

University in 1998. 

TAN SRI DR. WAN ABDUL AZIZ 

BIN WAN ABDULLAH 

Tan Sri Dr. Wan Abdul Aziz is the Secretary- 

General, Treasury, Ministry of Finance, 

a post he assumed in February, 2007. 

He served various divisions in the Prime 

Minister’s Department and Ministry of 

Finance since 1975. He was appointed 

the alternate Executive Director, World 

Bank Group, Washington DC, USA (on 

secondment from the Government of 

Malaysia) representing Brunei Darussalam, 

Fiji, Indonesia, Laos PDR, Malaysia, Nepal, 

Singapore, Thailand, Tonga and Vietnam. 

He is currently on the board of various 

organisations such as Federal Land 

Development Authority (FELDA), the 

Retirement Trust Fund (KWAP), MISC 

Berhad, Inland Revenue Board, Malaysia 

Airlines System Berhad and Petroliam 

Nasional Berhad, to name a few. 

Tan Sri Dr. Wan Abdul Aziz graduated with 

a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) in Applied 

Economics from the University of Malaya. 

He pursued his Master’s in Philosophy 

(Development Studies) at the University 

of Sussex, UK and later his Ph.D (Business 

Economics) from the University of Leeds, 

UK.





DATUK NORIYAH BINTI AHMAD 

Datuk Noriyah is the Director-General of 

the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) of the 

Prime Minister’s Department. 

Prior to her appointment in June 2009, 

Datuk Noriyah held the positions of 

Deputy Director-General (2005–2009) 

and Senior Director (2003–2005) of the 

Economic Planning Unit. 

Before that, she served in the Ministry of 

Energy, Communications and Multimedia 

from 1998 to 2003, and in the Ministry of 

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs from 

1993 to 1998. 

Datuk Noriyah holds a Degree in Applied 

Economics (Hons) from the University 

of Malaya and a Degree in Development 

Economics from the University of Kent, UK. 

DATO’ SRI DR. ALI BIN HAMSA 

Dato’ Sri Dr. Ali is the Director General 

of the newly established Public Private 

Partnership Unit (3PU) in the Prime 

Minister’s Department. At 3PU, Dato’ 

Sri Dr. Ali is responsible for privatisation 

and private finance initiative projects, 

public private partnerships, facilitation 

funds, regional development through 

Corridor initiatives and energy projects 

implemented by independent power 

producers. Prior to that, he served in 

various positions in a number of public 

sector agencies including the Ministry of 

International Trade and Industry, Ministry 

of Transport, INTAN and the Economic 

Planning Unit from 1981 to April 2009. 

Dato’ Sri Dr. Ali is also actively involved in 

the development of various statutory bodies 

in his capacity as a board member. These 

include the Penang Port Commission, Energy 

Commission and Johor Corporation (JCorp). 

DATO’ HAJI ABDUL LATIFF 

BIN YUSOF 

Dato’ Haji Abdul Latiff has been the State 

Secretary of Johor since October, 2006. 

Prior to his appointment as State 

Secretary, he was the Mayor of Johor 

Bahru. He also held various positions 

including District Officer for the districts of 

Mersing, Kluang and Muar, respectively. He 

also served as Secretary of the Johor City 

Council. 

In the year 2000, Dato’ Haji Abdul Latiff 

was appointed Chairman (Yang Dipertua) 

of Batu Pahat Town Council. He has 

previously served as Private Secretary to 

the Chief Minister of Johor. 

Dato’ Haji Abdul Latiff holds a Bachelor of 

Arts Degree from the University of Malaya. 

DATO’ HAMSAN BIN SARINGAT 

Dato’ Hamsan has been the Director of 

Economic Planning Unit, State of Johor 

since 2006. 

Prior to this appointment, he was the 

District Officer for Pontian (2005–2006) 

and Batu Pahat (February–December 

2006). 

Dato’ Hamsan also served as the Deputy 

Financial Officer of Johor (January– 

December 2004). Dato’ Hamsan began 

his service in the Johor Civil Service in 

1976 and has been serving the Johor State 

Government for 30 years. 

Dato’ Hamsan holds a Bachelor of 

Economics Degree (Hons) from the 

University of Malaya. 

Dato’ Sri Dr. Ali graduated from the 

University of Malaya in 1979 with a 

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree. In 1986, he 

obtained a Master in Science (Economics) 

from Oklahoma State University, USA, 

and a Ph.D. in Environmental Economics in 

1997 from the same University.

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MEMBER’S PROFILE 

TAN SRI DATO ’ AZMAN 

BIN HAJI MOKHTAR 

Tan Sri Dato’ Azman is the Managing Director 

of Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah), the 

strategic investment arm of the Government 

of Malaysia. Prior to his appointment in 

June, 2004, he was Managing Director and 

co-founder of BinaFikir Sdn Bhd, a financial 

consultancy; Director, Head of Country 

Research, Salomon Smith Barney Malaysia 

and Director, Head of Research, Union Bank 

of Switzerland, Malaysia. Before that, he held 

various positions in Tenaga Nasional Berhad 

(TNB, formerly known as National Electricity 

Board, LLN). 

Tan Sri Dato’ Azman is the Chairman of 

Iskandar Investment Berhad, Axiata Group 

Berhad (formerly known as TM International 

Berhad), Valuecap Sdn Bhd 

and holds various board memberships 

including UEM Berhad. 

He serves on various public service bodies 

including the Advisory Board for Cluster of 

Excellence Schools, the Board of Governors 

of the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, the 

Malaysian Directors Academy, Yayasan 

Khazanah and the Executive Committee 

of Malaysia International Islamic Financial 

Centre (MIFC). He is also a member of the 

Kuala Lumpur Business Club, the Asia Business 

Council and the INSEAD East Asia Council. 

He obtained his Master’s of Philosophy in 

Development Studies from Darwin College, 

Cambridge University, UK. He is a Fellow 

of the Association of Chartered Certified 

Accountants (ACCA) and a Chartered 

Financial Analyst (CFA). He also holds a postgraduate 

Diploma in Islamic Studies from the 

International Islamic University, Malaysia. 

TAN SRI DATO’ TAN KAY HOCK 

Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Kay Hock is a lawyer by 

training, having been called to the Bar by 

Lincoln’s Inn, UK in 1971. In 1972, he was 

admitted as an advocate and solicitor to the 

Supreme Court of Malaysia. 

He is the Chairman and Chief Executive of 

Johan Holdings Berhad and a Non-Executive 

Chairman of George Kent (Malaysia) 

Berhad, both listed on Malaysian Bourse 

(Bursa Malaysia) as well as a Non-Executive 

Chairman of Jacks International Ltd, a public 

company listed on the Singapore Exchange 

Trading Limited. 

He also sits on the Malaysian-Philippines 

Business Council and the Steering Committee 

of ASEAN-Japan Business Meeting. 

In addition to that, he is a trustee of the 

Malaysian Humanitarian Foundation. 


Ismail bin Ibrahim joined IRDA on 1 January 2010 

as Chief Executive. Born in Muar, he received 

his early education at the Malay College, Kuala 

Kangsar and later at the Heriot-Watt University 

in Edinburgh, Scotland majoring in town 

planning. In 1990, he was awarded the British 

Council Fellowship to specialise in Planning Law 

at Newcastle University in England. 

He joined the Malaysian Civil Service in 1983 

and is registered with the Board of Town 

Planners. In February 2006, he was seconded 

to Khazanah Nasional Berhad as the Senior Vice 

President of Special Projects and the following 

year, he was seconded to Iskandar Regional 

Development Authority (IRDA) as the Senior 

Vice President. He was appointed as the first 

Federal Commissioner for the Authority in 

October that same year and member of the 

Approval and Implementation Committee (AIC). 

He is a Board Member of the Board of Town 

Planners Malaysia, Vice President of the 

Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP), Board 

Member to the Badan Warisan Malaysia and a 

member of Harvard Business School alumni. 

He is also a member of the Malaysia Singapore 

Business Council, an Exco member of the 

National Biotechnology Implementation 

Council, an Advisory Board Member of the 

Iskandar Malaysia UTM Research Centre(IMREC) 

and Committee member of the Johor State 

Town Planning Department.


The Advisory Council 



THE ADVISORY 

COUNCIL 

The Advisory Council was 

established by resolution at the 

First Authority Meeting, February, 

2007. 

The Council consists of eminent 

Malaysians and foreign nationals 

who are, in the view of the Prime 

Minister with the concurrence of 

the Chief Minister of Johor, in the 

position to provide advice 

and guidance to promote the 

aspirations of Iskandar Malaysia 

as a metropolis of international 

standing. The Council met once 

in December for the year under 

review. There are presently five 

members in total. 

MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL 

TUN MUSA BIN HITAM 

Before becoming Malaysia’s fifth Deputy 

Prime Minister and Minister of Home 

Affairs (1981–1986), Tun Musa Hitam 

held a number of key government posts, 

including Chairman of Federal Land 

Development Authority (FELDA), Deputy 

Minister of Trade & Industry, Ministry 

of Primary Industries and Minister of 

Education. 

Between 1990 and 1991, he was Malaysia’s 

Special Envoy to the United Nations and 

from 1995 to 2002, the Prime Minister’s 

Special Envoy to the Commonwealth 

Ministerial Action Group (CMAG). 

He led Malaysia’s delegation to the UN 

Commission on Human Rights from 1993 

to 1998 and Chairman of the 52nd Session 

of the Commission in 1995. 

Tun Musa Hitam has held posts at the 

international level at various times. These 

included Chairman of the Commonwealth 

Parliamentary Association, member of 

the Board of United Nations Educational, 

Scientific and Cultural Organisation 

(UNESCO) and leader of various 

Commonwealth Missions. Tun Musa is 

currently Chairman of three public-listed 

companies, i.e. Lion Industries Berhad, UM 

Land Berhad and Sime Darby Berhad. 

He is also a Joint Chairman of Malaysia- 

China Business Council, Chairman of the 

World Islamic Economic Forum, Chairman 

of the Eminent Persons Group on the 

ASEAN Charter and Special Envoy of the 

Commonwealth Secretary-General to the 

Maldives. 

Tun Musa Hitam received his Bachelor of 

Arts Degree from the University of Malaya, 

a Master’s Degree from the University of 

Sussex, UK and is a Fellow at the CFIA, 

Harvard University, USA. 

He also holds Honorary Doctorates from 

the University of Sussex, UK; University 

Malaysia Sabah and the University of 

Malaya. He is a Fellow of the Malaysian 

Institute of Management and Member 

of the Advisory Board of the Malaysian 

Journal of Diplomacy and Foreign 

Relations.

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THE ADVISORY 

COUNCIL 

TAN SRI SAMSUDIN BIN OSMAN 

Tan Sri Samsudin is presently the Chairman 

of the Employee Provident Fund and the 

President of Putrajaya Corporation. Tan Sri 

Samsudin has over 37 years of experience 

in the public sector. From Febuary 2001 

until September 2006, he served as the 

Chief Secretary to the Government of 

Malaysia. Prior to that, Tan Sri Samsudin 

was the Director-General of Public Services 

Department. 

the Chief Secretary to the Government of 

Malaysia (1977) and Assistant Secretary/ 

Principal Assistant Secretary, Public Service 

Department (1969). 

Tan Sri Samsudin has a Bachelor of 

Arts (Hons) and a Diploma in Public 

Administration from the University of 

Malaya and a Master’s Degree in Public 

Administration from Pennsylvania State 

University, USA. 

He was the Founding Chairman of the 

Malaysian External Trade Development 

Corporation (MATRADE) and an Exco 

Member of the Malaysian Crime 

Prevention Foundation. 

He has also served as a Director of 

the Malaysian Industrial Development 

Corporation (MIDF), Sampoerna Holdings 

Bhd and the KL City ASMIC Unit Trust 

Management Bhd. 

Other positions held were Secretary- 

General, Ministry of Home Affairs; 

Secretary-General, Ministry of Domestic 

Trade and Consumer Affairs; Federal 

Secretary of Sabah (1990); Deputy 

Secretary-General, Ministry of Transport 

(1978); Deputy Director (Academic), 

National Public Administration Institute 

(INTAN) (1986–1987); Deputy Director 

(Administration), INTAN (1985 1986); 

Head of Finance and Account Management 

Centre, INTAN (1982); Special Officer to 

TAN SRI KISHU TIRATHRAI 

Tan Sri Kishu is currently a Court 

Fellow with the Malaysian Institute of 

Management, Fellow of the Malaysian 

Institute of Directors, Advisory Council 

Member to the Corporate Malaysia 

Roundtable and a member of the Malaysia- 

British Panel of the Roundtable. 

He has served as Director of Bank Negara 

Malaysia, the National Productivity 

Corporation and the Malaysian Industry - 

Government Group for High Technology. 

Tan Sri Kishu holds a Master’s Degree in 

Business Administration (Hons) from the 

University of Bath, UK.





KUOK HOCK NIEN (ROBERT KUOK) 

Mr. Kuok is the Chairman of Kerry Group 

Ltd. He retired from most of his businesses 

in 2000. 

The Kuok Group of Companies are active in 

commodity trading, development of 

sugar and palm-oil plantations, property 

development including hotels and their 

management, logistics, shipping, insurance 

and general investments. 

The Group consists of a few private 

companies and a number of publiclisted 

companies in Malaysia, Singapore, 

Hong Kong, China PRC, Thailand and the 

Philippines. 

DATUK SERI PANGLIMA ANDREW 

L.T. SHENG 

Datuk Seri Panglima Andrew is presently 

the Chief Advisor to the China Banking 

Regulatory Commission and a board 

member of the Qatar Financial Centre 

Regulatory Authority and Sime Darby 

Berhad, Malaysia. 

He is also Adjunct Professor at the 

Graduate School of Economics and 

Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 

China PRC and the University of Malaya. 

In addition, he is a member of the Labuan 

Offshore Financial Services Authority, 

Malaysia (LO FSA), the Governing Council 

of the International Centre for Education in 

Islamic Finance, Malaysia (INCEIF) and 

the Advisory Council of the National 

Institute of Securities Market, India 

(NISM). 

Datuk Seri Panglima Andrew was Chairman 

of the Securities and Futures Commission 

of Hong Kong from October 1998 to 

September 2005. Between October 1993 

and September 1998, he was the 

Deputy Chief Executive responsible for the 

Reserves Management and External Affairs 

Department in Hong Kong Authority. 

Between 1989 and 1993, he was 

Senior Manager of the Financial Sector 

Development Department, World Bank. 

From 1976 to 1989, he held various 

positions with Bank Negara Malaysia, 

including Chief Economist and Assistant 

Governor in charge of Bank and Insurance 

Regulations. 

Datuk Seri Panglima Andrew chaired the 

Financial Stability Forum’s Task Force on 

Implementation of Standards in 1999. 

From October 2003 to September 2005, 

he chaired the Technical Committee of the 

International Organisation of Securities 

Commissions (IOSCO). He currently chairs 

the annual OECD.

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Exco Members 

EXCO MEMBERS 

CHAIRMAN 



MEMBERS 

Dato’ Haji Abd. Latiff bin Yusof 

State Secretary of Johor 

Tan Sri Dr. Wan Abdul Aziz bin Wan Abdullah 

Secretary-General, Treasury, 

Ministry of Finance 

Datuk Noriyah binti Ahmad 

Director-General, 

Economic Planning Unit (EPU) 


Chief Executive, Iskandar Regional 

Development Authority 

Hilmi bin Mohd Nashir 

Chief Operating Officer, Iskandar Regional 

Development Authority 

Dr. Nungsari bin Ahmad Radhi 

Executive Director, 

Research and Investment Strategy, 

Khazanah Nasional Berhad


IRDA Committees 



IRDA COMMITTEES 

7th JMC meeting held at Kota Iskandar was on 

1 December 2010 

MALAYSIA-SINGAPORE JOINT 

MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE 

(JMC) 

Members of the JMC are : 

CO-CHAIRMEN 

• Tan Sri Nor Mohamed 

bin Yakcop 

Minister in the Prime Minister’s 

Department, Malaysia 

• Mr. Mah Bow Tan 

Minister, Ministry of National 

Development, Singapore 

MEMBERS 

• Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani 

bin Othman 

Chief Minister of Johor, Malaysia 

• Mr. Raymond Lim 

Minister, Ministry of Transport, 

Singapore 

JOINT SECRETARIES 

• Dato’ Sri Dr. Ali bin Hamsa 

Director General, 

Public Private Partnership Unit, (3PU) 

Prime Minister’s Department, 




• Ms. Chang Hwee Nee 

Deputy Secretary, 

Ministry of National Development, 

Singapore 

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS 2010 

Several concrete areas of progress had 

been achieved from the bilateral cooperation 

namely, an increase of traffic 

at the Second Link due to the reduction 

in toll charges since 1 August 2010 

and a significant increase of Malaysia 

Automated Clearance System (MACS) 

users to more than 30,000 for the first 10 

months of 2010. 

In the May 2010 meeting between Prime 

Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Prime 

Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul 

Razak, both Prime Ministers agreed to 

jointly develop a Rapid Transit System 

(RTS) Link between Singapore and Iskandar 


Both parties agreed to carry out a joint 

engineering study to determine the 

technical parameters for the RTS Link in 

order to achieve a convenient and cost 

effective system that is well integrated 

with transport services on both sides. 

They also agreed to set up a co-located 

Customs, Immigration and Quarantine 

(CIQ) facility in Singapore and in Johor so 

that commuters need to clear Immigration 

only once for each way of travel.

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IRDA COMMITTEES 

JMC members being briefed on development progress in Nusajaya 

It was also agreed that Khazanah Nasional 

Berhad and Temasek Holdings (Private) 

Limited will form a 50-50 joint venture 

company to undertake the development 

of the iconic wellness township project 

in Iskandar Malaysia. They are actively 

discussing and working out a commercially 

viable proposal for the township. 

A new framework for cross-border 

sharing of information on lost and stolen 

passports has also been put in place to 

enhance border security. Officials from 

both sides have continued to collaborate 

on tourism promotion and development 

and river cleaning, and will continue to 

share experiences in other environmental 

issues such as air quality management. 

APPROVALS & 

IMPLEMENTATION 

COMMITTEE (AIC) 

Pursuant to AIC roles and functions, the 

following was established: 

AIC is chaired by Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani 

bin Othman, Chief Minister of Johor and 

members consist of representatives from 

federal and state agencies. 

CHAIRMAN 

• Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani bin Othman - 

Chief Minister of Johor, Malaysia 

MEMBERS 

• Ismail bin Ibrahim – Chief Executive, 

IRDA 

• Senior Representative – Ministry of 

Finance 

• Senior Representative – Companies 

Commission of Malaysia (CCM) 


Home Affairs 


International Trade & Industry (MITI) 


Natural Resources & Environment 

• Senior Representative – Malaysian 

Industrial Development Authority 

(MIDA) 

• Senior Representative – Economic 

Planning Unit (EPU), Prime Minister’s 

Department 

• Senior Representative – Public Private 

Partnership Unit (3PU) 

• Senior Representative – State 

Economic Planning Unit (UPEN), Johor 

• State Director of Department of Lands 

and Mines, Johor 

• State Town & Country Planning 

Director, Johor 

• IRDA Federal Commissioner 

• IRDA State Commissioner 

• Presidents of all local councils in 

Iskandar Malaysia, Johor 

- Mayor of JB City Council, Johor 

- District Officer of JB Tengah Town 

Council, Johor 

- District Officer of Pasir Gudang 

Town Council, Johor 

- District Officer of Kulaijaya Town 


- District Officer of Pontian District 


SECRETARY 

Amerul Muner bin Mohammad 

SECRETARIAT 

• Iskandar Service Centre, IRDA 

ISKANDAR INCENTIVES COMMITTEE 

• To further enhance the roles and 

functions of IRDA, the committee 

is chaired by the Chief Executive 

of Iskandar Regional Development 

Authority (IRDA) and its permanent 

members from MOF, MIDA and MITI. 

It serves a dual-purpose: 

a. To evaluate and recommend to the 

Minister of Finance, applications 

for Approved Developer, Approved 

Development Manager and IDR Status 

Companies to Medini.





b. To evaluate and recommend to the 

Minister of Finance, applications 

for customised fiscal incentives for 

investors outside Medini. 

Among other things, AIC had approved 

the proposed guidelines to facilitate, 

streamline and standardise timelines 

for approval processes with five Local 

Councils (PBT’s) within Iskandar Malaysia. 

This resulted in a Service Level Agreement 

(SLA) with them for a 30-day approval 

process for all development applications 

through the Iskandar Service Centre 

(ISC). AIC had also approved a number of 

blueprint for Iskandar Malaysia. 

THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 

COMMITTEE (SDC) 

The Social Development Committee was 

formed in 2007 to advise IRDA on matters 

relating to policies, procedures and 

implementation of social development 

programmes in Iskandar Malaysia. 

Chaired by the Co-Chairman of 

the Authority, the Chief Minister 

of Johor, the members of the SDC 

comprise representatives from the 

Federal Ministries, State Agencies and 

Government-Linked Companies (GLCs). 

There are 11 members in total. 

The Chairman, Members and Joint 

Secretaries of the SDC are: 

CHAIRMAN 

• Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani bin Othman – 


MEMBERS 

• Datuk Ab. Rahim bin Md. Noor 

Secretary General 

Ministry of Higher Education 

• Dato’ Ahmad bin Hj Kabit 


Ministry of Housing and Local 

Government 

• Dato’ Haji Abd. Latiff Yusof 

State Secretary of Johor 

• Dato’ Hamsan bin Saringat 

Director 

State Economic Planning Unit 


Chief Executive 

Iskandar Regional Development 

Authority 

• Tuan Haji Mohd Azam bin Abid 

Director 

State Town & Country Planning 

Department 

• Encik Nor Rizan bin Mohd Thani 

State Development Officer 

State Development Office 

• Tan Sri Dato’ Azman bin Hj Mokhtar 

Managing Director 

Khazanah Nasional Berhad 

• Tuan Haji Kamaruzzaman 

bin Abu Kassim 

Chief Executive Officer 

Johor Corporation 

• Datuk Dr. Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria 


Ministry of International Trade & 

Industry 

• Dato’ Dr. Noorul Ainur Mohd Nur 


Ministry of Women, Family and 

Community Development 

• Dato’ Abd Jabar bin Che Nai 

Secretary General (Social) 

Ministry of Rural and Regional 

Development 

JOINT SECRETARIES 

• Social Development Division, IRDA 

• State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN), 

Johor 

SOCIAL PROJECT FUND 

COMMITTEE (SPF) 

The Social Project Fund Committee was 

established to ensure that funds are 

utilised in accordance with the provisions 

of the Act as well as the Comprehensive 

Development Plan (CDP). 

CHAIRMAN 

• Dato’ Dr. Haji Shahir bin Nasir (former 

State Secretary of Johor) 

MEMBERS 

• Dato’ Haji Abd. Latiff bin Yusof – State 

Secretary of Johor 

• Dato’ Hamsan bin Saringat – Director, 

State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN), 

Johor 

• Ismail bin Ibrahim – Chief Executive, 

IRDA 

• Dato’ Ghazali bin Mohd Ali – Managing 

Director, Boustead Group (Private 

Sector Representative) 

SECRETARY 

• Social Development Division, IRDA

46 SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM 

53 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

IRDA’S 

ORGANISATION

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Senior Management Team 

SENIOR MANAGEMENT 

TEAM 

From Left to Right 



Hilmi Mohd bin Nashir 

Chief Operating Officer 

Misran bin Basir 

Federal Commissioner 

Dr Badrul Hisham bin Kassim 

State Commissioner 


Nor Hisham bin Mohd Yusof 

Head, Corporate Services 

Nor Hisham bin Hussein 

Head, Social Development 

Rugayah Yasmin binti Ibrahim 

Head, Human Capital Management 

(Effective July 2010) 

Zainol Rashid bin Zainuddin 

Head, Technical & Projects






Amerul Muner bin Mohammad 

Head, Legal & Secretarial 

Mohammad Ismail bin Hj Ibrahim 

Head, Iskandar Service Centre 

Safuan bin Yusof 

Chief Information Officer 


Mohd Yazid bin Jaafar 

Head, Economics & Business 

Engku Ahmad Kamel bin Engku Taib 

Head, Corporate Performance 

Management 

Mohamad bin Sa’elal 

Head, Integrated Planning 


Hanizah binti Muhammad 

Head, Internal Audit 

Ungku Harun Al-Rashid bin Ahmad 


(Resigned July 2010) 

Zaini binti Long 

Head, Strategic Communications

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TEAM 



Ismail joined IRDA on 1 January 2010 as 

Chief Executive. Born in Muar, he received 

his early education at the Malay College, 

Kuala Kangsar and later at the Heriot-Watt 

University in Edinburgh, Scotland majoring 

in town planning. In 1990, he was awarded 

the British Council Fellowship to specialise 

in Planning Law at Newcastle University in 

England. 

He joined the Malaysian Civil Service in 

1983 and is registered with the Board of 

Town Planners. In February 2006, he was 

seconded to Khazanah Nasional Berhad as 

the Senior Vice President of Special Projects 

and the following year, he was seconded to 


(IRDA) as the Senior Vice President. He was 

appointed as the first Federal Commissioner 

for the Authority in October that same 

year and member of the Approval and 

Implementation Committee (AIC). 

He is a Board Member of the Board of 

Town Planners Malaysia, Vice President of 

the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP), 

Board Member to the Badan Warisan 

Malaysia and a member of Harvard 

Business School alumni. 

HILMI BIN MOHD NASHIR 

Chief Operating Officer 

Hilmi joined IRDA in February 2009 and 

has a Degree Economics (Hons), majoring 

in Analytical Economics from University of 

Malaya in 1979. 

Hilmi previously was the Managing 

Director/CEO of MISC Integrated Logistics 

Sdn.Bhd and held directorship in several 

international joint-venture companies 

having operations in Malaysia, Singapore, 

Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and 

Sudan. He was also a member of the MISC 

Management Committee. 

He joined PETRONAS in 1979 and 

remained with the PETRONAS Group of 

Companies for 29 years, 7 of which were 

at MISC Berhad. He held several senior 

positions within PETRONAS with multiple 

roles and experience ranging from Project 

Evaluation, Internal Audit, Tenders and 

Contracts, Vendor Development, Treasury 

Operations and Project Management. 

MISRAN BIN BASIR 

Federal Comissioner 

Misran joined IRDA on 16 March 2009 

as Federal Commissioner. He was an 

administrative and Diplomatic Service 

Officer attached with the Economic 

Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s 

Department. His last position was the 

Director of Foreign Investment Committee 

(FIC), Economic Planning Unit. 

As the Regional Economic Director, he was 

actively involved in the planning, project 

approval and development budgets for the 

Iskandar Development Region during the 

preparation of the Ninth Malaysia Plan. 

He held various positions in EPU and 

was largely involved in the planning, 

budgeting, implementing and monitoring 

of the infrastructure, privatisation and 

regional economic projects as well 

as in the preparation of the five years 

development plan. 

He graduated with an Honours Degree 

from University of Malaya 1975. 

He is also a member of the Malaysia 

Singapore Business Council, an Exco 

member of the National Biotechnology 

Implementation Council, an Advisory 

Board Member of the Iskandar Malaysia 

UTM Research Centre(IMREC) and 

Committee member of the Johor State 

Town Planning Department.





DR.BADRUL HISHAM BIN KASSIM 

State Commissioner 

Dr.Badrul is a Johor State Officer and 

currently holds the post of Deputy 

Director of the State’s Economic Planning 

Unit (UPEN). 

Since joining the Johor State Civil Service 

in 1992, Dr.Badrul has served in several 

departments including Assistant State 

Secretary, Johor State Secretariat (1992- 

1995), Manager Permodalan Darul Tak’zim 

(1995-1999), Assistant Land Administrator 

(1999-2000), Private Secretary to 

the Chief Minister of Johor (2000) 

and Principal Assistant Director Johor 

Economic Planning Unit (2005-2006). 

He was seconded to Khazanah Nasional 

Berhad in 2006-2007 and is currently the 

Deputy Director Johor Economic Planning 

Unit with part secondment to IRDA since 1 

August 2007. 

NOR HISHAM BIN MOHD YUSOF 

Head, Corporate Services 

Nor Hisham joined IRDA on 1 March 2007 

as the Senior Vice President of Finance. 

He has been assigned as the Head of 

Corporate Services overseeing the Finance, 

Procurement and Administration functions 

of IRDA. Nor Hisham graduated from the 

University of Kent at Canterbury in United 

Kingdom obtaining a Bachelor of Arts 

Second Upper Class Honours Degree in 

Accounting and Management Sciences in 

1991. 

He started his career as a Trainee 

Accountant with a Chartered Accountants 

firm in London, United Kingdom and 

qualified as an Associate Member of the 

Institute of Chartered Accountants in 

England and Wales before returning to 

Malaysia in 1996. 

In Nor Hisham’s 20 years of professional 

experience, he has held executive positions 

with a number of government-linked 

companies and multinationals in areas of 

finance, corporate governance, corporate 

planning, audit, risk management and 

corporate affairs obtaining valuable 

experience locally and abroad. 

As the Head of Corporate Services, he plays 

a crucial role as the intermediary between 

IRDA and a number of key federal and state 

agencies in matters relating to financial 

allocation and performance reporting. 

Nor Hisham is a Chartered Accountant with 

the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and 

a Chartered Member of the Institute of 

Internal Auditors (Malaysia). He is also a 

Certified Internal Auditor (United States). 

RUGAYAH YASMIN BINTI IBRAHIM 


Rugayah joined IRDA in September 2007 

as the Vice President of Human Capital 

Management and in July 2010 she became 

the Head of Human Capital Management. 

Rugayah is responsible for all human 

capital matters within IRDA which involves 

organizing, integrating and directing all 

human capital management activities, 

supporting the overall business strategy 

and design. Rugayah obtained her degree 

in Business Administration from the 

University of Ohio, Athens, USA in 1983. 

Rugayah’s career in Human Resources 

began in 1983 when she joined Advanced 

Micro Devices, a multinational company 

in Penang, as a Human Resource Officer. 

In 1989 she joined Projek Lebuhraya 

Utara Selatan (PLUS) Berhad, a company 

under the Renong Group, as an Assistant 

Manager where she was tasked to oversee 

the compensation and benefits unit under 

the Human Resource Division. 

Rugayah was later transferred to PROPEL 

in 1995 to head the Human Resources and 

Administration Division. The following 

year she was head hunted to join LITRAK, 

an associate company of GAMUDA 

Group. In 2004, she joined Pos Malaysia 

Berhad as the Deputy General Manager 

directly involved in the transformation on 

intiatives.

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TEAM 

NOR HISHAM BIN HUSSEIN 

Head, Social Development 

Nor Hisham joined IRDA on 1 May 2007 

and is responsible for the development 

of Iskandar Malaysia’s Human Capital 

Blueprint that looks at the Human 

Resource and talent requirements of 

the nine targeted economic clusters of 

Iskandar Malaysia is adequately met. 

Nor Hisham is also in charge of monitoring 

and facilitating the implementation of 

the initiatives formulated under the 

Human Capital Blueprint and other 

initiatives under the Social Development 

Division. Nor Hisham oversees Strategic 

Communications for a period of 10 

months until November 2010. 

He began his career at MBF Berhad in 

1992. Subsequently, he expanded his 

career and joined Celcom Berhad where 

he rose through the ranks from Human 

Resources Development and Operations 

to HR Strategy and finally as the Head of 

Human Resource Development Division in 

year 2000. 

Nor Hisham joined PWC Consulting 

in year 2000 and served as Project 

Manager in the Petronas-MISC Business 

Transformation Project. He was recruited 

back to Celcom in year 2003 and played 

an instrumental role in the Manpower 

Rationalisation and Merger exercise with 

TM Touch, a Telekom Malaysia subsidiary. 

Nor Hisham was also at DDI International 

as a Regional Consultant from the year 

2003 to 2005. 

In 2005, he joined the Port of Tanjung 

Pelepas (PTP) as General Manager of 

Human Resource. 

ZAINOL RASHID BIN ZAINUDDIN 

Head, Technical & Projects 

Zainol joined IRDA on 1 June 2007. 

He is responsible for the planning and 

implementation of the Ninth Malaysia 

Plan projects, and also assists and 

provides technical support to the other 

Divisions within IRDA. He holds a Degree 

in Business Administration from the 

University of BATH, UK. 

Prior to joining IRDA, he was a business 

development and project management 

consultant. He also sat on the board of 

several private limited companies. 

In career spanning 30 years, Zainol 

has held senior positions in various 

organisations, including Project Director, 

Solutions Protocol Sdn.Bhd; Executive 

Director Pembinaan Kekal Mewah Sdn. 

Bhd; Managing Director, Kualiti Alam Sdn. 

Bhd; General Manager (Technical), PLUS 

Bhd and a Senior Engineer position with 

the Public Works Department. 

AMERUL MUNER BIN MOHAMMAD 

Head, Legal & Secretarial 

Amerul joined IRDA in November 2007 

bringing with him 14 years experience as 

a legal practitioner. He was in active legal 

practice since 1994 and was a partner 

in a well established legal firm in Johor 

Bahru. He started his career in internal 

auditor with a commercial bank prior to 

being called to the Malaysian Bar. He was 

involved in a wide range of legal services 

which included laws related to commercial, 

banking, planning, international trades, 

maritime, civil and criminal litigation, 

arbitration, advisory roles to public-listed 

companies, government agencies and other 

aspects of legal practice. 

He graduated from the Royal Military 

College and obtained his law degree from 

the UK. 

MOHAMMAD ISMAIL BIN HJ IBRAHIM 

Head, Iskandar Service Centre 

Mohammad Ismail joined IRDA in June 

2009 as the Head of Iskandar Service 

Centre (ISC). He obtained his Bachelor 

of Social Sciences from University Putra 


His wide exposure to business began 

with a basic career grounding of sales 

and marketing of fast moving consumer 

goods, gained during his tenure with 

multi-national company. The marketing 

orientation served him well in his 

consulting years, especially in dealing 

with local and international clients in 

businesses as diverse as hospitality, 

furniture and construction industries.





The lessons of value creation were 

further enhanced with his involvement 

as an entrepreneur by taking over a 

chain of food stores specializing in 

local food. His working experience also 

include automotive vendor where he 

has operational responsibilities for 3 

manufacturing facilities, one wholly 

owned subsidiary and one R & D unit. 

Prior to joining IRDA, he was the General 

Manager of Business Development and 

Solutions with a leading logistic company. 

SAFUAN BIN YUSOF 

Chief Information Officer 

Safuan joined IRDA in March 2009 as 

Chief Information Officer. He obtained his 

Master degree from Cambridge University, 

United Kingdom in Computer Speech & 

Language Processing. 

Safuan have more than 17 years of 

valuable experience in business and IT 

management gained from various well 

known Multi-National Companies (MNCs) 

and Public Listed Corporations. 

Prior to him working in Malaysia, Safuan 

has worked with a large IT company (DEC 

Ltd) in the United Kingdom for about 

one year. Upon his return to Malaysia 

Safuan started his career as an Analyst 

Programmer in Shell Malaysia in 1993. 

Among the companies that he has worked 

with are EON Berhad, MISC Berhad, 

British American Tobacco (M) Berhad, DHL 

and Titan Chemicals Corporation Berhad. 

MOHD YAZID BIN JA’AFAR 

Head, Economics & Business 

Mohd Yazid joined IRDA in 2009 as Senior 

Vice President in Sector Development. 

In 2010 he was tasked to Head the 

Economics and Business Division. 

He brings with him 15 years of solid 

experience in the techno-commercial 

area of the engineering and chemical 

business both within Malaysia and in the 

international scene. 

Prior to joining IRDA, he worked with a 

number of multinational organisations 

for 10 years in various capacities in 

technical, marketing, business analysis and 

customer relationship management roles 

in Malaysia as well as in the UK. 

He then moved his career back to 

Malaysia to join a joint-venture middle 

distillate chemical company in Sarawak 

with shareholders such as Sarawak State, 

Mitsubishi, PETRONAS and Shell. 

There, he spent 5 years in various roles 

including managing the commercial 

aspects of the global business unit in 

specialty products. 

Yazid holds a Master’s of Engineering in 

Chemical Engineering from the Imperial 

College of London. He is also a member of 

the Chartered Institute of Marketing and 

a member of the City and Guilds, London 

Institute. 

ENGKU AHMAD KAMEL BIN ENGKU 

TAIB 

Head, Corporate Performance 

Management 

Engku Kamel joined IRDA in February 2010 

and heads the Corporate Performance 

Management Division, which oversees 

the Corporate Planning and Programme 

Management Office functions in IRDA. 

He has close to 30 years of national 

and regional experience in Banking, 

Oil & Gas, IT Consultancy, Automotive 

Manufacturing and Business Process 

Outsourcing, managing a wide range of 

retail banking services, oil & gas marketing 

operations and retailing, and system 

implementation activities locally and 

internationally. 

He has also managed a manufacturing 

& sales systems environment and 

has headed a self-service terminals 

outsourcing outfit. At various times, he 

has been based in a number of locations in 

Malaysia and his work has also taken him 

for stints to the UK, Singapore, Thailand 

and Philippines. 

Engku Kamel graduated in Mathematics 

from Lancaster University, UK and has an 

MBA from Cranfield University, UK.

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TEAM 

MOHAMAD BIN SA’ELAL 

Head, Integrated Planning 

Mohamad was appointed the Head of 

Integrated Planning, in February, 2010. 

Mohamad is responsible to lead the team 

to formulate the policy and strategy 

on land use planning, environment, 

transportation and safety & security for 

Iskandar Malaysia. Mohamad also involves 

in project implementation and stakeholder 

management. 

Mohamad has more than 25 years in various 

positions with property development 

companies in Malaysia. The portfolio of the 

projects includes The Curve, Ikea Mutiara 

Damansara and University of Nottingham, 

Malaysia Campus in Selangor, Kota Iskandar 

and Puteri Harbour in Nusajaya, Johor. 

Mohamad was also involved in training of 

contractors and construction site personnel 

in collaboration with Construction Industry 

Development Board (CIDB). 

Mohamad graduated from University of 

Technology MARA with a Bachelor of Civil 

Engineering in 1982. 

HANIZAH BINTI MUHAMMAD 

Head, Internal Audit 

Hanizah joined IRDA on 16 November 

2009 and heads the Internal Audit 

Department. She reports directly to the 

Audit Committee. 

She started her career working for a 

Chartered Accountancy firm in United 

Kingdom for 2 years before returning to 

Malaysia. Since then she has worked in 

Internal Audit with various organisations 

for 18 years where she held executive 

positions in Sapura Holdings Berhad, 

Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad, 

Faber Group Berhad and RapidKL. 

She is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) 

and a Chartered Member of the Institute 

of Internal Auditors Malaysia (CMIIA). In 

2004/2006, Hanizah was on the Editorial 

Board of the Institute of Internal Auditors 

Malaysia (IIAM) and contributed in writing 

articles and reviews for the IIAM’s magazine. 

UNGKU HARUN AL RASHID BIN 

AHMAD 


Ungku Harun joined IRDA as the head 

of Human Capital Management from 

December 2009 to July 2010. Ungku 

Harun holds an MBA in International 

Business from RMIT University, Australia 

and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education 

(English) from Indiana University, USA. 

Ungku Harun has 25 years of experience 

in Human Resources and General 

Management. These experiences were 

gained primarily in multi-national 

companies such as Sandvik, Cabot 

Corporation where he was the Asia Pacific 

Regional Director of Human Resources 

and RJ Reynolds Tobacco International 

where he served as the Regional Human 

Resources for South East Asia. Ungku 

also served in Multimedia Development 

Corporation as its Vice President of 

Corporate Services. The MDC was tasked 

with the implementation of MSC Project. 

ZAINI BINTI LONG 

Head, Strategic Communications 

Zaini joined IRDA on 8th November 2010 

and is responsible for the overall strategic 

marketing and communications which 

encompasses the areas of stakeholder 

management, media management, 

promotion and advertisement, branding 

and events. 

Zaini started her career in product 

management at Johnson & Johnson Sdn 

Bhd in 1989. Subsequently she expanded 

her career to join Avon Malaysia as 

Marketing Director in 1990 and soon was 

promoted as Executive Director Regional 

Marketing in 2002 and was based in 

Bangkok. 

Prior to joining IRDA she was heading 

Bursa Malaysia Berhad’s marketing 

division as Head of Group Marketing. Zaini 

has a combination of 24 years of vast and 

professional experience in marketing and 

promotion including event management, 

media relations and public relations 

activities. 

Zaini obtained her tertiary education from 

Institute of Marketing, UK and various 

management courses from University of 

Columbia.


Organisation Structure 



ORGANISATION 

STRUCTURE 

MEMBERS OF THE 

AUTHORITY 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE 

AUDIT BOARD 

INTERNAL AUDIT 

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS 

CORPORATE SERVICES 

FEDERAL 

STATE 

INFORMATION & 

COMMUNICATIONS 

TECHNOLOGY 

LEGAL & SECRETARIAL 

TECHNICAL & 

PROJECTS 

SOCIAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

STRATEGIC 


INTEGRATED 

PLANNING 

ECONOMICS & 

BUSINESS 

HUMAN CAPITAL 

MANAGEMENT 

CORPORATE PERFORMANCE 

MANAGEMENT 

ISKANDAR SERVICE 

CENTRE

56 ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 

60 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS 

68 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 

72 INTEGRATED PLANNING 

81 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 

88 HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 

90 CORPORATE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 

91 IRDA RISK MANAGEMENT 

93 INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 

96 ISKANDAR SERVICE CENTRE

ON TRACK 

FOR SUCCESS

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Economics and Business 

ECONOMICS AND 

BUSINESS 

In its first five years, the development of 

Iskandar Malaysia has proven its resilience 

to overcome a severe global financial crisis 

and a recession that followed. 

With Phase 1 of the CDP completed, 

Iskandar Malaysia has attracted 

investment commitments of RM69.48 

billion, surpassing the RM47.0 billion 

target by an impressive 148%. In 2010 

alone, Iskandar Malaysia attracted a total 

of RM13.92 billion of new investments. 

An improving global economy contributed 

to the commendable numbers achieved in 

2010. In an unprecedented response to the 

financial crisis that unfolded in 2008, the 

Governments and Central bank were quick 

to introduce fiscal and monetary policies 

that had a mitigating effect on what was 

the worst economic slowdown since the 

last great depression. 

While Iskandar Malaysia has no doubt 

benefited from the revival of investors’ 

confidence, most investors also recognise 

the development as a long-term 

sustainable investment, enhancing its 

attractiveness in the face of the financial 

crisis. 

INVESTORS’ DIALOGUE 

Engaging the investors remained a key 

priority for IRDA and the year in review 

saw the third and fourth in the series 

of Investors’ Dialogue held in June and 

December respectively. 

80.00 

70.00 

60.00 

50.00 

40.00 

30.00 

20.00 

10.00 

0.00 

RM(bln) 

11.30 

5.80 

5.50 

2006 

Cumulative Committed Year-on-year 

(2006 – 2010) 

Target 2006 – 2010 RM47 bln 

25.80 

5.80 

7.10 

1.00 

11.90 

41.75 

6.83 

8.17 

5.05 

21.70 

55.56 

6.28 

16.52 

9.11 

69.48 

6.28 

21.83 

14.45 

23.65 26.92 

2007 2008 2009 2010 

Manufacturing 

Properties 

Utilities, Tourism & Others 

Goverment 

Committed Investment





4th Investors’ Dialogue, 10 December 2010

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Supported by many departments 

within the IRDA as well as several state 

and federal government agencies, the 

objectives of the dialogue are manifold: 

• It serves as a useful platform for IRDA 

to ensure an alignment of Iskandar 

Malaysia’s shared vision with ongoing 

developments 

• It addresses any issues, challenges 

and concerns that may be raised by 

investors 

The fourth Investors’ Dialogue saw the 

participation of external speakers for the 

first time, drawn from relevant bodies 

such as the Public Private Partnership Unit, 

Prime Minister’s Department (UKAS), 

Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the 

Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia 

(MOHR). The 2-day event attracted 

more than 300 participants and was a 

resounding success. 

• By allowing face-to-face meetings, it 

goes a long way towards strengthening 

relationships with investors 

MIDA Trade and Investment Mission to Taiwan, 4 to 8 October 2010 

MIDA Trade and Investment Mission to Qatar, 11 to 13 December 2010 

Seminar on Investment Opportunities in Nusajaya and Iskandar Malaysia, Seoul, South Korea, 12 – 15 

May 2010





LEVERAGING THE ISKANDAR MALAYSIA 

BRAND 

Since its launch, the attractiveness and 

familiarity of Iskandar Malaysia as a 

brand proposition has gained resonance 

in investment communities across the 

globe. 

IRDA recognises the importance of 

participating in various overseas trade 

and investment missions organised by the 

Ministry of International Trade & Industry 

(MITI), Malaysia Industrial Development 

Authority (MIDA) and Malaysia External 

Trade Development Corporation 

(MATRADE). 

During the year in review, IRDA was part 

of the trade missions to Korea, Taiwan 

and Qatar. These missions have proven 

fruitful; giving IRDA a platform to present 

its value propositions and to develope 

Iskandar Malaysia as a unique investment 

opportunity, and attract potential 

investors in sector-specific investment 

areas. 

INVESTMENT GUIDES 

The Iskandar Malaysia Investment Guides 

were conceptualised in 2010 to provide a 

clear strategic direction to investors at a 

sector-specific level. 

A total of nine booklets will be launched 

by the end of May 2011, representing the 

economic sectors promoted in Iskandar 


As a definitive guide to investors, the 

booklets contain distinctive value 

propositions, opportunities and incentives 

available as well as in-depth analysis on 

each of the nine sectors. 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

Community development has been one of 

the main pillars in the conceptualisation of 


To keep the community in Iskandar 

Malaysia abreast of the rapid 

developments taking place, IRDA has 

come up with a monthly publication called 

Bizwatch. 

During the year, 18 editions of Bizwatch 

were published, including four special 

editions highlighting the improved 

bilateral relationship between Malaysia 

and Singapore, New Economic Model and 

Economic Transformation Programme 

Budget 2011 and Year End special edition. 

MIDA Trade and Investment Mission to Korea, 18 to 24 July 2010 MIDA Trade and Investment Mission to Korea, 18 to 24 July 2010

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Strategic Communications 

STRATEGIC 


STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS 

For the year 2010, the Strategic 

Communications division carried a wide 

range of activities in collaboration with 

federal and state government agencies. 

This joint collaboration resulted in a more 

systematic communications approach 

in line with the federal and state level 

objectives. 

Targeted brand promotions were carried out in various publications to reach out to our key audience 

BRANDING 

Branding efforts in 2010, apart from 

continuing international promotional 

initiatives, focused on further increasing 

local investor awareness. 

Iskandar Malaysia was prominently featured 

in a special report in the premier local 

business magazine Malaysian Business in 

October. The 10 page report included an 

in depth look at the progress of Iskandar 

Malaysia and opportunities it offered. 

IRDA’s first digital promotional campaign 

began in November utilising on-line media 

such as The Star On-line, Sin Chew On-line 

edition, Utusan On-line and the Google Ad 

Network. This campaign resulted in a 20% 

increase in Iskandar Malaysia website traffic. 

The international print media campaign 

continued with advertisements in regional 

publications. 

Overall, 2010 branding activities focus on 

addressing gaps identified in the brand 

audit. The department was also guided 

by the targeted countries which included 

China, Singapore and the Middle East. 

Unipole at Jalan Lingakaran Dalam Jalan Tebrau, towards CIQ Complex, 

Johor Bahru





Padraig Harrington receiving trophy from HRH Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan 

Iskandar, Sultan of Johor 

EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS 

The Events Team aggressively organised 

and successfully accomplished 9 core 

events and 25 other events in 2010. 

These events are mainly targeting local 

population, audiences from Kuala Lumpur, 

Singapore and international markets. 

The 9 core events were the Iskandar Johor 

Open 2009 cheque presentation, 3rd 

Iskandar Malaysia Open Day at IOI Mall, 

Kulai and 4th Iskandar Malaysia Open Day 

at Pasir Gudang, CityScape Asia Singapore, 

Iproperty.com Expo KL and Iproperty.com 

Expo Singapore, JB Raya Open House, 

KL Raya Open House and Iskandar Johor 

Open 2010. 

The Events Team has also assisted 

in planning, organising and event 

management of 25 adhoc events in 

support of project owners from other 

divisions. 

Several high impact events such as Prime 

Minister’s Visit to Iskandar Malaysia Public 

Housing and Khazanah Virtual Platform 

Tour and the Joint Ministerial Meeting 

between Malaysia and Singapore have 

received positive media coverage. 

At state level, our involvement included 

the Johor Science, Technology and ICT 

Week (MISTI 2010), Ground Breaking 

Ceremony of Johor Premium Outlets, 

Members of the Authority Meeting, 

Open Day in Pontian in conjunction with 

Kembara Mahkota Johor 2010 and Pasir 

Gudang Local Council Open Day. 

Participation in IProperty.com Expo in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 

Sharing together.. Chief Minister of Johor, Dato’ Haji 

Abdul Ghani bin Othman and Chief Executive IRDA 

Ismail bin Ibrahim presenting raya gifts to less fortunate 

children during JB Raya Open House 

Ismail bin Ibrahim Chief Executive IRDA presenting a 

momento to State Secretary Dato’ Haji Abdul Latiff bin 

Yusof at the Iskandar Malaysia Open Day. On the right 

is Permas State Assemblyman, M.M. Samy

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Iskandar Malaysia has attracted more 

than 170,000 people from all walks of life 

to events organised in Johor Bahru, Kuala 

Lumpur and Singapore. 

The overall response received was 

overwhelming, as visitors appreciated 

the engagements being made by IRDA to 

engage various stakeholders. 

Joint collaboration events with Federal 

and State Government Agencies 

continued to play a major role in IRDA’s 

communication efforts. 

Field trip to Nusajaya by Students from SMK Bandar Tenggara, 3 August 2010 

Visit by Tun Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi was briefed by Ismail bin Ibrahim Chief Executive IRDA on the progress 

development of Iskandar Malaysia, 4 December 2010





STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 

In 2010, some of the issues that 

required constant monitoring were the 

development of the coastal highway, 

which led to regular engagements with the 

media and local politicians. 

The division sought to mitigate issues or 

complaints from the public arising out of 

the rapid infrastructural developments in 

the region by strategizing and managing 

grassroots issues with Technical and 

Projects (TP), Social Development (SD) 

and Integrated Planning (IP) teams in the 

areas of road upgrading, river cleaning 

at Kg Sungai Danga, Sg Skudai, coastal 

highway construction, Bus Iskandar 

Malaysia social routes, among others. 

The division also helped facilitate more 

than 2000 visits and briefing sessions 

clocked in 2010 for the entire organisation. 

These included official site visits and 

briefings to former Prime Minister 

Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Minister 

of International Trade and Industry, Dato’ 

Seri Mustapa Mohamed just to name a few. 

As part of its proactive engagement, 

the division executed a Peer-to-Peer 

programme to empower the community 

to take on the role of championing 

Iskandar Malaysia. Strong progress was 

made on this front with the successful 

engagement of up to 600 Anak Johor 

students from IPTAs (e.g. - UTM, UTHM, 

UM, UIA UiTM). Held at Kota Iskandar, 

the event provided and opportunity for 

Johor Chief Minister Dato’ Haji Abdul 

Ghani Othman to call on Anak Johor to 

champion the aspirations of Iskandar 


One such successful engagement was the 

Road and Safety campaign with Pasukan 

Pengangkutan Awam Iskandar Malaysia 

(PAIM), focusing on the Bas Iskandar 

Malaysia social routes. 

The campaign saw more than 3,600 

students from 12 primary and secondary 

schools in Iskandar Malaysia educated on 

proper usage of the services provided by 

the authorities. It received wide media 

coverage as it was a first of its kind 

involving the bus services launched early 

this year. 

Further engagements with the community 

in Kg Sg Danga residents, grassroots 

leaders and shop lot owners from Taman 

Baiduri impacted by the development 

of the coastal highway project were 

carried out to manage issues and provide 

amicable solutions. 

Positive outcomes were seen from these 

engagements as most of the affected 

communities agreed for IRDA to play a 

mediating role. 

The political parties were also 

engaged through regular engagements 

pertaining to issues brought by the rapid 

development of Iskandar Malaysia. In 

continuing with this, all parties agreed to 

champion engagement programmes and 

help disseminate information on Iskandar 

Malaysia through briefings, dialogues and 

forums. 

Visit by Dato’ S. Devamany, Deputy Minister in the 

Prime Minister’s office, 23 August 2010 

Briefing Session with Kg Sungai Danga Residents and Grassroots Leaders, 26 

October 2010

Engagement with Johor Contractors chaired by Datuk Maulizan Bujang, Johor Exco together with Chief Executive IRDA, Ismail bin Ibrahim. 

One high profile event facilitated by 

the department was the high tea event 

in conjunction with the Sultan Johor’s 

Birthday. It was an excellent platform 

for IRDA to establish itself as an 

important organisation and engage local 

stakeholders in ensuring the progress of 

Iskandar Malaysia for everyone. 

NGOs were also not left out as they are 

partners in helping develop Iskandar 

Malaysia. A meeting with the Johor Malay 

Contractors Association was led by Exco, 

Dato’ Haji Maulizan Bin Bujang. 

The outcome of this engagement was 

the establishment of a more effective 

platform for IRDA to manage the concerns 

of the association. 

At Federal level, an engagement with 

Higher Education Minister Dato Seri Mohd 

Khaled Nordin augured well for Iskandar 

Malaysia’s role as a human capital feeder 

hub for the nation. 

The Minister was given an update on 

Educity at Nusajaya and he also shared 

of some ideas on the Higher education 

Ministry’s initiative to develop Pasir 

Gudang as an education hub. 

On the commercial stakeholder front, 

the fourth quarter of 2010 saw the 

continuation of an increased interest in 

Iskandar Malaysia from investors from 

Singapore. One of the key contributing 

factors to this rise in interest is the 

warming of bilateral relations between 

Singapore and Malaysia, spearheaded by 

the Prime Ministers of both countries.





World Water Monitoring Day at Hutan Bandar Putra 

KulaiJaya, 9th November 2010 

Among the noteworthy visits received 

from Singapore were by the Singapore 

Business Federation (SBF). 

The Singapore Chinese Chamber of 

Commerce and Industry also brought a 

delegation of 50 businessmen to seek 

business opportunities in Iskandar Malaysia. 

Others included the Singapore Economic 

Development Board (EDB), who were 

keen to find out how Singaporean based 

companies and MNCs based could 

leverage on investing in Iskandar Malaysia. 

IRDA also participated in an International 

Chinese Business Forum in December 

organised by the Malaysian Industrial 

Development Authority (MIDA). 

IRDA also received delegations from 

Australia comprising professionals from 

the building and construction industry 

from the State of Victoria specialising in 

green and sustainable technologies. A 

delegation from the Swiss-Asian Chamber 

of Commerce also visited us and extended 

an invitation for IRDA to speak with 

businessmen in Zurich on opportunities in 


The momentum among Singaporeans is 

expected to strengthen further in 2011. 

IRDA will continue to play a proactive role 

in managing this for the betterment of the 

local population. 

MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS 

In 2010, Iskandar Malaysia successfully 

increased its news coverage in the 

print media in Malaysia and Singapore 

by achieving a PR Value of RM29.8mil 

compared to RM12.4mil the year before. 

The positive news generated also 

increased from 95% in 2009 to 96.6% in 

2010. 

This is attributed to the efforts in 

promoting Iskandar Malaysia through the 

various media locally and internationally. 

Proactive engagements were also 

carried out to strengthen and sustain 

relationships with the media to further 

boost media coverage in both print and 

electronic media. 

GES Summit 2010 

Ismail bin Ibrahim, Chief Executive IRDA delivering 

a speech at GES Summit 2010, Singapore 

News coverage on Iskandar Malaysia

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Briefing session with Okshima Kogyo Group, 6 February 


Mr. Takeshi Ishi, First Secretary of Japanese Embassy 

captivated by the vast development of Puteri Harbour, 

Nusajaya, 10 March 2010 

Ismail bin Ibrahim, Chief Executive IRDA presenting a momento to YDH Dato’ Othman Harun, 

Deputy Director of Narcotics Crime Investigation Department, 28 October 2010 

Visit by H.E. Dr. Marc Barety, Ambassador of France, 24 February 2010





well as Johor media. 

Our key communication messages for 

2010 were the delivery of projects on the 

ground, infrastructure progress, as well as 

implementation of blueprints such as the 

Safety and Security and Transportation. 

Some of the events which received 

tremendous coverage and generated 

interest from the media were the 

launching of the Yahya Awal Interchange 

flyover, Community Police Post, Bus 

Iskandar Malaysia and the Prime Minister’s 

visit to the Iskandar Malaysia Public 

Housing Project. 

There was also extensive radio coverage 

as well as interviews with Business FM 

(BFM) on the latest highlights of the 

developments in Iskandar Malaysia. 

Several familiarisation trips and 

engagements were also carried out for 

media from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore as 

Iskandar Malaysia also gained publicity 

through exclusive interviews in the 

Arabian Business magazine, Malaysian 

Business magazine, Leaders Magazine, 

Business Times Singapore, The Edge 

Singapore and Trade and Investment 

Opportunities (TIOS) Report. 

Domestically, besides press releases 

and planned interviews in the local 

newspapers, magazines and news stations, 

events were also carried out to foster 

closer relationship with the local media, 

such as the Media Race and Media Buka 

Puasa. 

On the Social Media front, Iskandar 

Malaysia set up its Facebook profile 

(Iskandar Malaysia) and fan page (Friends 

of Iskandar Malaysia) in May 2010. 

Media Race participants having fun away from their busy 

schedules 

Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak and Dato’ Abdul 

Ghani bin Othman inspecting the quality of IBS precast 

concrete panel used to build the houses

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Infrstructure Development Projects 

INFRASTRUCTURE 

DEVELOPMENT 

PROJECTS 

Package Detailed Project Cost Commencement Completion Schedule Actual 

Project (RM) Date Date (%) (%) 

1 Earthworks 6,597,069.85 27 July 2009 15 Oct 2009 100 100 

2 Building Works 142,8080,000.00 15 Oct 2009 6 June 2011 92.25 92.24 

3 Infrasturcture Plot A 27,763,619.80 14 April 2010 Sept 2011 67.0 63.0 

4 Infrastructure Plot B 14,008,557.00 22 March 2010 7 Aug 2011 64 61 

Aerial view of progress work at the Abu Bakar 

Interchange (December 2010) 

Coastal Highway Sungai Danga 

Interchange (December 2010) 

Total Project Cost 

(not including Consultancy Cost) 

RM191,177.246.65 

Package Detailed Project Cost Commencement Completion Schedule Actual 

Project (RM) Date Date (%) (%) 

1 Sg. Tebrau 14,383,300.00 18 Aug 2008 31 Jan 2010 100.00 100.00 

(Package A) 

2 Sg. Tebrau 9,651,844.40 23 Oct 2008 33 Oct 2009 100.00 100.00 

(Package B) 

3 Sg. Skudai 53,951,262.56 17 Nov 2008 5 April 2010 100.00 100.00 

(Package 1) 

4 Sg. Skudai 11,652,518.00 23 Oct 2008 17 Oct 2010 100.00 96.00 

(Package 2) 

5 Sg. Tebrau 18,644,348.10 10 April 2009 8 June 2010 100.00 100.00 

(Package C) 

6 Sg. Skudai 5,050,000.00 10 April 2009 9 April 2010 100.00 100.00 

(Package 3) 

Total Project Cost: 

(not including Land Acsuisition) 

RM113,330,273.06 

Aerial view of progress work at Ulu Tiram Interchange (December 2010)





River Cleaning - Sungai Tebrau 

Drainage Project – Jalan Permatang dan Jalan Denai, 

Kempas 

Under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, 2006- 

2010 (9MP), the Malaysian Government 

injected funds amounting to RM6.8 billion 

to boost infrastructure facilities within 

Iskandar Malaysia. The fiscal priority for 

the project has been continued under the 

Tenth Malaysia Plan, 2011-2015 (10MP) 

with an additional budget of RM1.39 

billion. 

In February 2008, IRDA was been 

entrusted to implement some of the 

projects identified under the 9MP covering 

road development, river cleaning, drainage 

and a housing project. There were a total 

of 11 packages, of which seven comprise 

road projects, two river cleaning packages, 

and one package each for drainage and the 

Iskandar Malaysia housing project. 

ROAD PROJECTS 

Two road packages, with a total cost 

of RM52.0 million, were completed 

during the year under review, ahead of 

schedule. Construction of the Yahya Awal 

Interchange (Package 3A) began on 29 

October 2008 and was completed in 

October 2010. The upgrading of Jalan 

Kolam Air (Package 6) was completed in 

April 2010. 

The completion of these two projects has 

already helped ease traffic congestion, 

notably in the central business district, 

and reduced the travelling time across the 

city and sub-urban areas. This has created 

an economic spill-over effect for residents 

and local businesses, enhancing the 

quality of life in Iskandar Malaysia. 

Another six packages (including Package 

3B) with a total cost of RM1.44 billion, 

are progressing according to schedule. 

One of the biggest infrastructure 

projects undertaken in the corridor is the 

construction of the 15-kilometre, six-lane 

Coastal Highway. 

When completed in December 2011, it 

will function as the main road artery for 

Iskandar Malaysia, improving connectivity 

to the Senai Airport and the sea-port of 

Tanjung Pelepas, while reducing travelling 

time from Johor Bahru to Nusajaya to only 

10 minutes, instead of 45 minutes. 

RIVER CLEANING PROJECTS 

Improving the quality of life is the 

primary objective of the River Cleaning 

and Drainage Programme which focuses 

on three main rivers, namely the Segget, 

Tebrau and Skudai rivers. 

Apart from improving the aesthetics of 

these water-ways as befitting a worldclass 

development, the long-term goal of 

the programme is to upgrade the water 

quality standard from the present Class 

IV (non-body contact) to Class II (Bodycontact) 

by 2015. 

By definition, non-body contact includes 

activities such as boating and fishing 

where there is only incidental contact 

with the water, while body-contact would 

involve full body immersion. 

The total cost of the river cleaning 

projects, broken down into six packages, 

is RM113 million. As at year-end, five 

packages have been completed, while the 

Sungai Skudai Package 2 is progressing as 

planned for targeted completion in May 

2011. 

DRAINAGE PROJECTS 

With the upgrading of the drainage 

system in Iskandar Malaysia, flash-floods 

may soon be a thing of the past. A total 

of RM122 million has been allocated 

to implement 11 packages of drainage 

projects to be carried out by IRDA’s 

Technical & Projects Division since 2008. 

Five of these packages were completed in 

2009, while the remaining six packages 

have been completed in 2010. 

Apart from the construction of new 

drainage systems, the programme also 

involves the widening of drains for better 

water flow and the construction of tidal 

flats to prevent water from the rivers 

flowing into drains during high tides. 

As in many other projects undertaken 

in Iskandar Malaysia, the ultimate 

beneficiaries of IRDA’s efforts are the 

residents, present and future generations.

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Iskandar Malaysia Public Housing located at Jalan Lima Kedai, Gelang Patah 

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA PUBLIC 

HOUSING (PRISMA) 

A total of 1,500 families in Iskandar 

Malaysia will soon benefit from an 

improved and more conducive living 

environment. PRISMA is a housing 

development project undertaken by IRDA 

to showcase the future of public housing 

in Iskandar Malaysia. 

Planned as a medium-density residential 

project, the project will be complemented 

by a host of public amenities that include 

community halls, kindergartens, surau, 

community police posts and recreational 

facilities such as football fields, futsal 

and badminton courts and children’s 

playgrounds. 

Piling works for the construction of 34 

apartment blocks commenced in January 

2010 and were completed by 31 July 

2010, paving the way for construction 

works to begin. PRISMA was built using 

the Industrialised Building System (IBS), 

whereby the main components are 

manufactured at factories before being 

transported and assembled onsite. 

One of the main benefits of the IBS 

system is the high quality of the products 

which are manufactured under strict 

quality controls. The main building blocks 

of PRISMA are the building panels and 

over an 8-month period, some 34,000 

panels were produced. Installation works 

were completed by 30 November 2010. 

By the end of 2010, PRISMA had achieved 

85% completion and will be operational 

by the third quarter of 2011. 

During the year under review, PRISMA 

was evaluated by the Construction 

Industry Development Board Malaysia 

(CIDB) and was assigned an IBS score of 

95%, exceeding the score of 70 % set by 

the Economic Planning Unit/Ministry of 

Finance. A high IBS score is a reflection 

of a higher reduction of site labour, lower 

wastage, cleaner environment, better 

quality, safer construction site, faster 

project completion and lower total 

construction costs. 

In achieving these targets, PRISMA has 

raised the bar in setting new standards for 

public housing in the country.

FLAGSHIP A 

JOHOR BAHRU CITY 

The city of Johor Bahru is Malaysia’s ‘Southern 

Gateway’, receiving 60% of foreign tourists 

who visit Malaysia. 

As the Central Business District, it is also 

the main gateway into and out of Singapore 

(via the Causeway). The current key 

economic activities in Flagship A are financial 

services, commerce and retail, arts and 

culture, hospitality, urban tourism, plastic 

manufacturing, electrical and electronics 

(E&E) and food processing. 

Night view of Johor Bahru City Centre

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Integrated Planning 

INTEGRATED 

PLANNING 

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ISKANDAR 

MALAYSIA 

Malaysia has made a voluntary 

commitment to reduce by up to 40% of 

the country’s carbon emission intensity to 

GDP by 2020, using 2005 as the base year. 

In line with this commitment and the 

vision of developing Iskandar Malaysia 

into a strong and sustainable metropolis, 

IRDA is working towards achieving a Low 

Carbon Society (LCS) status for Iskandar 

Malaysia by the year 2025. With 2005 as 

the base year, IRDA plans to achieve a 30- 

50% reduction of CO2 emission intensity 

of GDP by 2025. 

To achieve LCS status, IRDA has to 

contend with a number of challenges that 

include: 

• Rapid and sprawling development 

• Threats to designated environmental 

protection sites 

• Degradation of natural areas 

• High private car ownership 

• High dependence on fossil fuels 

• Limited re-cycling culture 

• Low efficiency appliances 

To address these challenges IRDA has 

prepared several blueprints to engender 

the development of sustainable 

Iskandar Malaysia. These blueprints 

among others, cover a number of 

areas that include integrated land use, 

environmental planning, integrated 

solid waste management, energy 

efficiency and renewable energy, area 

character statement, integrated public 

transportation, shoreline management, 

maintenance and operational plan and 

drainage and storm water management. 

In 2010, IP has completed most of the 

blueprints and has started to implement 

several key projects. Safety and security 

(Safe City) and transportation (Improving 

connectivity) continues to be IP’s 

main projects, while other initiatives 

implemented includes - Managing Land 

Use, Safeguarding Environment, Ensuring 

Efficient Infrastructure and Utilities, and 

Conserving and Promoting Heritage and 

Culture. 

MANAGING LAND USE 

The Integrated Land Use Blueprint 

was endorsed at AIC meeting in 2010. 

The blueprint provides guidance and 

framework for all land planning to ensure 

a consistent approach to managing the 

social, economic and environmental 

effects to future growth for Iskandar 

Malaysia. The principle for growth and 

land use management are: 

• Limiting outward growth through 

Urban Growth Boundary 

• Sequencing and prioritizing 

development within existing urban 

footprint 

• Allocating land for future growth 

• Protect environmental resources, green 

edges and network from inappropriate 

development and improve their 

amenity value for general community 

uses 

• Promote catalyst development 

• Regenerate older and dilapidated areas 

• Integrate transport and landuse 

development 

• Directing growth to areas with ready 

infrastructure 

• Introduce new urban management 

process and mechanism to better 

coordinate development and 

infrastructure services 

The blueprint became the basis for the 

amendment of the Johor Bahru and 

Pontian District Local Plan, coordinated 

by Jabatan Perancang Bandar dan Desa 

Johor, supported by the five (5) local 

authorities in Iskandar Malaysia.

FLAGSHIP B 

NUSAJAYA 

Nusajaya is located west of Johor Bahru, close 

to Port of Tanjung Pelepas and Gelang Patah. 

Flagship B is a major new growth centre of 

Iskandar Malaysia where most of the catalyst 

projects will be developed. 

Current key economic activities in Flagship B 

are focused on mixed property development, 

state & federal administration and logistics. 

Going forward, Flagship B would be the hub 

for creative arts and entertainment, medical 

facilities, educational institutions, tourism, 

biotechnology and hi-tech manufacturing. 

Horizon Hills Golf and Country Club, Nusajaya

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SAFEGUARDING ENVIRONMENT 

The Environmental Planning Blueprint 

(EPB) and Shoreline Management Plan 

(SMP) were completed and endorsed in 

November 2010. Both blueprints will 

foresee sustainable forms of development 

and land use which will maintain and 

enhance the quality, character and 

appearance of the natural environment; 

with the EPB covering the whole Iskandar 

Malaysia and SMP focusing primarily on 

Iskandar Malaysia’s shoreline. 

In line with the Government’s effort in 

reducing carbon emission, IRDA with 

researchers from Universiti Teknologi 

Malaysia (UTM), Kyoto University and 

the National Institute for Environmental 

Studies (NIES) initiated the study on Low 

Carbon Society for Iskandar Malaysia. 

IRDA collaborated and supported various 

events organized by other government and 

private agencies such as the Earth Hour, 

Pelancaran Penanaman 26 Juta Pokok, 

World Water Day. 

IRDA also supported the “Save the 

Environment, People!” (STEP) program 

by Aiesec UTM, a program to create 

awareness among youths on the issues 

of sustainability and to provide the 

opportunity for them to contribute to the 

cause. 

A series of monthly talk on the 

environment was organized as part of the 

campaign to raise awareness amongst 

the government agencies and private 

entities. Some of the topics covered 

were mainstreaming biodiversity, 

migratory birds, Ramsar sites of Johor, and 

community-based resources management. 

IRDA was elected as a jury for Sekolah 

Lestari – Penilaian Alam Sekitar, a 

joint program by the Department 

of Environment and Department of 

Education. 

In May and June, IRDA went to 26 schools 

throughout Johor to evaluate the daily 

practices among staff and students in 

terms of its efficiency and sustainability. 

The juries were also to recommend 

effective environmental-friendly practices 

for the school’s management. 

IRDA also provided significant inputs for 

the 2nd Review of the National Physical 

Plan, Local Plans and EIA submissions to 

the Department of Environment Johor. 

CREATING A SAFE CITY 

The Safety and Security Blueprint was 

completed and endorsed in 2009. The 

Blueprint assists the public sector, private 

sector and the community to work 

together in building a safe and secure 

environment. 

The Blueprint proposed a period of 

incremental safety and security capability 

enhancement over the period of the 

Tenth Malaysia Plan to 2015, a focus on 

capability extension over the Eleventh 

Malaysia Plan to 2020, and a focus on 

capability sustainment over the Twelfth 

Malaysia Plan to 2025. 

A family of smooth coated otters found playing in one of the river tributaries in Tanjung Piai 

Auxiliary Police on duty





Preserving and maintaining of peace, 

safety and security is built up through 

phases of time. Iskandar Malaysia, in 

a journey towards a safe and secured 

region, focused on its integrating strategy 

namely: 

• Capacity-building between the public 

agencies, the private sector and the 

community in addressing issues 

relating to safety and security; 

• Shaping and managing perception of 

the community on security; 

• Cooperative community participation 

and leveraging on technology. 

Safety is of utmost importance and in 

tackling this issue, IRDA have worked 

hand and glove with the Royal Malaysia 

Police to ensure safety and security 

is continuously addressed. Iskandar 

Malaysia has achieved significant 

reduction in index crime by 21.32% 

and street crime by 47.56 % in 2010 as 

compared to 2009. 

Reduction of crime was achieved through 

several actions that include: 

• Increase of manpower – Deployment of 

police personnel in Iskandar Malaysia, 

from 6,172 personnel in 2007. 

• Designation of new Police Districts - 3 

new police districts were designated to 

reinforce the 2 existing police districts 

in Iskandar Malaysia. Now Iskandar 

Malaysia has 5 police districts with a 

total 27 police Stations, 9 functional 

Police Stations, and 14 Community 

Police Stations. 

• Launching of additional Beat Bases - 

recently, the Johor police launched 26 

moveable beat bases to complement 

the additional 480 manpower from 

the General Operation Force (GOF) as 

part the NKRA’s initiative to provide 

Iskandar Malaysia with significant 

police presence. 

• New Mobile Police - In implementing 

High Profile Policing, the Police in 

Iskandar Malaysia have a fleet of 273 

Mobile Police Vehicles (MPV) and 12 

Mobile Police Station functioning as 

tactical command centres to police the 

five development nodes in Iskandar 


• Special Task Force for Investors - To 

specifically address safety and security 

issues involving investors, the Royal 

Malaysia Police Johor has established 

a Special Task Force to deal with any 

reports and complaints lodged by 

foreign investors. 

• CCTV - Local Councils in Iskandar 

Malaysia namely, Johor Bahru City 

Council, Johor Bahru Central Municipal 

Council and Kulaijaya Municipal 

Council have installed a total of 

additional 73 CCTVs at the fifteen 15 

hot-spots. 

• Auxiliary Police - To further augment 

the police omnipresence in Iskandar 

Malaysia’s, a Battalion strength of 

924 Auxiliary Police was approved for 

deployment at the critical infrastructures 

and the catalytic projects. 

The year 2010 witnessed the continuation 

of the implementation of the Safety & 

Security programme quick wins. A total of 

16 Community Police Posts were built with 

6 units handed over to The Royal Malaysia 

Police for operation. 

Launching of Community Police Post, Taman Bestari Indah 

Marching of the Royal Malaysia Police

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CCTV Installation 

CCTV Monitoring 

The first Community Police Post in Taman 

Bistari Indah was officially launched by the 

Chief Minister of Johor on 13 March, 2010 

with the presence of Inspector General of 

Police and Johor Chief of Police. 

The year 2010 also witnessed the 

implementation of NKRA Crime reducing 

initiatives across Malaysia and Iskandar 

Malaysia. IRDA’s representative at the 

NKRA Crime Lab was instrumental in 

aligning the NKRA Crime Lab initiatives 

with the Safety & Security Blueprint of 


In April 2010, IRDA Safety & Security 

team was invited to formulate the 

National CCTV Guideline. The team’s 

biggest achievement is the requirement 

that all planning applications to the 

local authority in Iskandar Malaysia and 

Malaysia would not be approved unless 

provision of CCTV is included in the 

submission. 

Malaysia, as required by the NKRA Crime 

Reducing initiatives. The rollout of 15 Safe 

City initiatives across the Local Authorities 

in Iskandar Malaysia will also mean the 

implementation of a proportion of the 

Safety & Security Blueprint Programmes. 

All these efforts are in consonance with 

our integrating strategies to enhance 

the capacity and capability of all law 

enforcement agencies in Iskandar Malaysia 

as well to shape and manage public 

perception on safety and security. 

IMPROVING CONNECTIVITY 

In 2010, as part of IRDA’s initiative 

to improve public transportation and 

restructure the bus industry, Bas Iskandar 

Malaysia project was launched on 1 

February, 2010 by Y.A.B. Dato’ Abdul 

Ghani bin Othman, Chief Minister of 

Johor. The project is regarded by the local 

communities as one of IRDA’s most visible 

projects. 

IRDA has successfully rolled out the 

Safety, Health and Environment Code of 

Practice (SHECoP) in all the contractual 

documents with Bas Iskandar Malaysia 

operators. This roll out is in line with the 

national strategy to improve the overall 

practice of public transport operators. 

Training courses and workshops are 

formulated and conducted for bus 

operators to share the experiences, 

communicate best practices and create 

awareness on how SHECoP enables 

operators to achieve safety, efficiency, 

productivity and sustainability. 

To improve the service delivery system, 

IRDA has signed Service Level Agreements 

with all the Bas Iskandar Malaysia 

operators. The operators’ performances 

are measured on a regular basis to ensure 

continuous improvements. IRDA also 

developed training modules to train and 

prepare new drivers into the market. 

Earlier in November 2010, the Johor State 

Planning Committee also approved the 

CCTV Guideline and CPTED Guideline for 

implementation in Iskandar Malaysia and 

the rest of Johor. 

IRDA also actively participated in the Safe 

City Programme led by the Yang DiPertua 

of all the Local Authorities in Iskandar 

To date, 34 buses are in operations on 

17 social routes throughout Iskandar 

Malaysia. Along with the project 

implementation, IRDA and Pasukan 

Pengangkutan Awam Iskandar Malaysia 

(PAIM) have delivered several programmes 

to enhance the competencies within the 

bus industry. 

The training modules were rolled out 

in October 2010 with the intake of 31 

trainees. The training is jointly delivered 

by IRDA, PAIM, Yayasan Pelajaran Johor 

(YPJ) and Institut Memandu Bunga Raya. 

All 31 trainees have completed their 

training and currently working with Bas 

Iskandar Malaysia operators.





Iskandar Malaysia Bus Launch in February 2010 

In 2010, Bas Iskandar Malaysia has 

performed well achieving 26% ridership 

against the target of 20%. This is achieved 

through continuous campaigns and 

promotional activities to create awareness 

and provide information to the public on 

the Bas Iskandar Malaysia services. 

Emphasis of the campaigns and 

promotions are not only on the services 

available but also on the road safety and 

environment. 

IRDA in collaboration with PAIM, JKJR 

and Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN) 

have delivered 12 series of Kempen 

Keselamatan bersama Sekolah di Laluan 

Bas Iskandar Malaysia, which involved 

40 primary and secondary schools 

within Iskandar Malaysia. The campaigns 

have been successful in promoting Bas 

Iskandar Malaysia services and preventing 

vandalism on buses. 

IRDA with the assistance of several local 

authorities namely Majlis Bandaraya 

Johor Bahru, Majlis Perbandaran Johor 

Bahru Tengah and Majlis Perbandaran 

Pasir Gudang has delivered 219 bus 

poles that displayed information related 

to bus routing and schedule. We also 

acknowledged the participation of 

Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Giant, 

Teraju Kyu Sdn. Bhd. and S.P. Setia in 

sponsoring new bus stops and bus poles in 

several locations. 

Reliability and consistency of the 

bus services have been imperative in 

attracting higher ridership. In addition, 

IRDA and PAIM have been engaging 

various stakeholders to gain support for 

Bas Iskandar Malaysia and its related 

initiatives. 

The Bas Iskandar Malaysia services 

have benefited local communities of 

300,000 populations within 52 residential 

areas and villages. It has delivered 

several positive outcomes to the local 

communities and the agencies involved in 

the project. 

The services provide a more affordable 

transport for the local communities and 

enhance the working relationship between 

the various government agencies and 

private sectors. 

Display of Iskandar Malaysia Buses, ready to take the roads

the station. 

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Investment on public bus infratsucture and services 

are expected to bring quality living to the Iskandar 


Promoting walking and cycling in Iskandar Malaysia to 

achieve low carbon environment 

Moving forward, IRDA recognizes the 

need to address the transportation issues 

in Iskandar Malaysia in a more holistic 

manner. The Transportation Blueprint 

for Iskandar Malaysia was developed and 

completed in 2010 with the participation 

of various stakeholders such as the 

industry players, government agencies, 

developers, NGOs, transport and logistics 

associations and community leaders. 

The Transportation Blueprint is a complete 

document that addressed issues relating 

to transport planning and integration 

covering various segment including 

public transport, private transport, 

freight transport, green technology and 

institutional framework. The Blueprint 

recommended plans for implementation 

until year 2030 to achieve the goals of 

sustainable transportation and low carbon 

environment. 

The Blueprint has outlined key projects 

for immediate implementation and the 

most critical is the establishment of mass 

public transportation system in Iskandar 

Malaysia. Mass public transportation 

system and optimum road network are 

expected to improve the accessibility and 

connectivity of more than 3 million future 

population of Iskandar Malaysia. 

The Blueprint also provides plans for 

efficient freight transport network and 

facilities to support the economic growth 

of Iskandar Malaysia. 

ENSURING EFFICIENT 

INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES 

Iskandar Malaysia already has good 

accessibility and connectivity to other 

districts or state such as Plus Highway, 

Second Link, Senai Desaru Highway, 

Pasir Gudang Highway and Federal 

Highways e.g. Jalan Skudai. There are 

many more projects under planning and 

implementation to enhance the mobility 

and efficiency of transport in Iskandar 

Malaysia based on the CDP 2006-2025. 

Towards ensuring the efficiency of urban 

linkages system in Iskandar Malaysia, 

a comprehensive road layout standard 

and proper guideline is essential. Thus, 

IRDA’s Integrated Planning Division has 

commissioned the study for the Road 

Layout Design Blueprint for Iskandar 

Malaysia which was completed in 

December 2010. 

Other than providing proper guidelines for 

road planning, the blueprint also identifies 

issues relating to improper implementation 

that affect road use efficiency such as 

safety features, utilities, road furniture, and 

areas for the pedestrian and cyclist. 

Another aspect that will affect the 

efficiency of the infrastructures is 

flood and flash flood which can cause 

significant impact on the performance 

and economy of Iskandar Malaysia. Thus, 

IRDA’s Integrated Planning has developed 

a Drainage and Stormwater Management 

Blueprint which was completed in 

December 2010. 

The blueprint will become a reference 

and monitoring tool for drainage 

and stormwater management for 

any developments within Iskandar 

Malaysia. The hydraulic analysis and 

recommendations highlighted in the 

blueprint will assist the local authorities in 

Iskandar Malaysia as well as the Drainage 

and Irrigation Department to plan for 

mitigation measures to curb the flood and 

flash flood. 

Other than providing proper guidelines, 

planning documents and comprehensive 

blueprints, the maintenance of the 

existing and future infrastructures are 

also important. In order to ensure that 

the quote of “ 1st Class Infrastructure, 

3rd Class Mentality” does not happen 

in Iskandar Malaysia, IRDA’s Integrated 

Planning Division has also embarked 

on the study of the Maintenance and 

Operational Plan for Iskandar Malaysia. 

This blueprint has been prepared to ensure 

proper facilities management during 

planning and implementation of any 

infrastructures within Iskandar Malaysia. 

The blueprint encompasses all aspect 

of the facility management and asset 

maintenance in line with “Dasar Aset 

Kerajaan 2007 “including public awareness 

for mindset change within the community 

to value and preserve the assets and 

infrastructures around them. The blueprint 

was completed in December 2010.





Multiracial cultural activities and dance were 

performed during JB Bazz Culture and Heritage 

Carnival, 31 December 2010 

Preserving Johor cultural, arts and dance. Zapin dance 

was performed during JB Bazz Culture and Heritage 

Carnival, 31 December 2010 

The preparation of blueprints involved all 

related government agencies in State and 

Federal as well as relevant stakeholders. 

The engagements are organised through 

workshops, Focus Group Discussions and 

meetings. 

CONSERVING AND PROMOTING 

HERITAGE AND CULTURE 

A blueprint on heritage and culture 

was completed and endorsed by AIC in 

April 2010. The blueprint known as Area 

Character Statement outlined strategies 

to conserve and develop heritage 

and culture as identity and for future 

generation. 

A steering committee was formed 

to provide direction and guidance on 

proposals from the blueprint. 

A talk called ‘Bicarawara Kepentingan 

Warisan dan Budaya di Dalam 

Pembangunan di Iskandar Malaysia ‘ was 

held on 3rd November 2010 at Bukit 

Timbalan, Johor Bahru City. The objective 

of the talk was to create awareness among 

the targeted group on the importance of 

historical values in developing Iskandar 

Malaysia. The Bicarawara series will be 

the platform to promote Area Character 

Statement initiatives. 

Featuring 7 speakers from different 

backgrounds, the Bicarawara touched on 

the history of Johor, Johor Culture, Tourism 

Opportunities and the stories about JB 

in the early years. Special appearance by 

Dato’ Rahim Ramli (secretary of the Johor 

Council of Royal Court), Dato’ Dr. Harjit 

“Doctor Cricket” Singh, and Datin Patricia 

Lim (Author of JOHOR) to share their 

experience living in JB for the last 50 years. 

This first Bicarawara Siri Pertama attracted 

almost 200 participants which included 

administrators, corporate, teachers, 

professional bodies and NGOs. 

The carnival, which started from 8.00pm 

onwards, covered Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, JB 

Bazz (Jalan Segget), Jalan Ungku Puan 

and Jalan Meldrum. The performances 

were performed at several pocket spaces 

around JB City so that the visitors and 

spectators could see and experience Johor 

Bahru’s streets and architecture. 

A collaborative effort by the Majlis 

Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) and 


(IRDA), some of the programmes lined up 

were cultural processions, dances, band 

performances and lucky draws. 

Moving forward, more cultural activities 

will be promoted actively in year 2011 

along with two (2) other key activities 

; Naming of buildings, street and 

development and Conservation of 

Heritage buildings and site in Iskandar 


Y.B Dato’ Rahim Ramli, special guest speaker 

presenting in the First Bicawara Siri Pertama 

held on 3 November 2010 

IRDA exhibited in the First Bicawara Siri Pertama at 

Bukit Timbalan 3 November 2010 

A Budaya and Warisan carnival was 

held on 31 December 2010 at Johor 

Bahru City to spearhead and promote 

the city as venue for cultural activities 

and performances. IRDA and MBJB have 

decided to welcome in the year 2011 

with arts, culture and dance at the JB 

Bazz Culture and Heritage Carnival on 

31 December 2010 in conjunction with 

Sambutan Hari Bandaraya.

FLAGSHIP C 

WESTERN GATE 

DEVELOPMENT 

Flagship C is located within the south-western 

region of Iskandar Malaysia. 

Besides the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), 

other key landmarks here include Ramsar 

sites (Mukim Sungai Karang and Hutan 

Simpan Kekal Sungai Pulai), the Tanjung 

Bin Power Plant, the Second Link Access to 

Singapore and medium density residential 

areas (from PTP towards Leisure Farm). 

The key economic activities in Flagship C 

are port and marine services, warehousing, 

logistics, engineering, hi-tech manufacturing, 

food production, petrochemical industry and 

entreport trade. Flagship C boasts a logistics 

centre, regional distribution centres, regional 

procurement centres and utilities (power). 

Ramsar, World Heritage Site


Social Development 



SOCIAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

Ultimately it is our human capital that will 

translate into reality Malaysia’s vision of a 

metropolis of international standing. The 

Human Capital Project Office (HCBPO) 

has been given the responsibility of 

developing our human assets in line 

with the strategies and plans laid out in 

the Iskandar Malaysia Human Capital 

Blueprint (IMHCB) to ensure a steady and 

sustainable supply of talent to meet the 

corridor’s growing human capital needs. 

Leveraging on the existing JobsMalaysia 

database, the enhanced portal is 

benefiting the Iskandar Malaysia 

community and Malaysians in general 

by providing job seekers with timely 

information on employment opportunities 

in Iskandar Malaysia. Employers can 

also access in their search for potential 

candidates to fill job vacancies. 

The portal can be accessed via the 

following links: 

SCHOOL LEAVERS TRACKING SYSTEM 

With the support of MOHR, IRDA 

has collaborated with the Ministry 

of Education to establish a tracking 

system for school leavers to meet 

Iskandar Malaysia’s human resource 

requirements. The project aims to create a 

comprehensive database of school leavers 

who have not gone on to pursue tertiary 

education as a potential talent supply for 


NARROWING THE TALENT GAP 

During the year in review, IRDA has 

worked closely with the various ministries, 

state government and industry players to 

help narrow the supply and demand gap 

for talent within Iskandar Malaysia and the 

State of Johor. 

JOBSMALAYSIA PORTAL 

ENHANCEMENT 

Set up by the Ministry of Human 

Resources (MOHR), the JobsMalaysia 

portal is an automated online job 

matching system that was launched on 30 

May 2002. Available nation-wide and at 

no charges, the portal provides a vital link 

that matches job seekers with potential 

employers. Through a collaborative effort 

between IRDA and MOHR, the portal has 

now been enhanced and has successfully 

gone live on 29 June 2010. 

• JobsMalaysia portal 

http://jobsmalaysia.gov.my/jcs/ 

Jobsmgeneral/economiccorridor.faces 

• Iskandar Malaysia website 

http://www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my/ 

employment-opportunity 

• Iskandar Malaysia Human Capital 

Network (IMHCN) portal 

http://www.imhcnetwork.com.my/ 

Hrp/employmentopportunity/main 

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA CAREER FAIRS 

During the year, IRDA has collaborated 

with the Labour Department, MOHR to 

organise three career fairs in Iskandar 

Malaysia to address the intrinsic shortage 

of talent within Iskandar Malaysia. 

A total of 81 companies drawn from 

all nine targeted economic sectors 

participated at the three career fairs. A 

total of 4,510 vacancies were available to 

job seekers, ranging from administrative 

to supervisory positions with a minimum 

monthly salary of RM750.00. A total of 

2,365 positions were taken up by job 

seekers attending the three career fairs. 

The School Leavers Tracking System 

was launched by the State Education 

Director on 9 November 2010 and is 

being implemented in 44 schools as pilot 

projects. The tracking system has already 

identified 6,468 candidates who have 

secured less than five credits in their SPM 

examinations during 2009. 

The data collated will be shared with 

MOHR to develop and execute suitable 

talent intervention strategies that match 

school leavers to potential employers or 

training providers who are willing to equip 

the candidates with the appropriate skills 

relevant to the job market in Iskandar 


TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES 

Based on the positive outcome from the 

past 13 Talent Development Programmes 

conducted in 2009, four new programmes 

have been launched in 2010. The new upskilling, 

re-skilling and pre-employment 

programmes were conducted by the 

appointed training providers from August 

till December 2010.

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Iskandar Malaysia Career Fair, Pasir Gudang 3 to 4 June 


Talent Development, Homestay & Hospitality 

The up-skilling and re-skilling programmes 

were specially tailored to meet the 

requirements of the fibre optics and 

services industry, which includes tourism, 

hospitality and homestay segments. 

Besides supporting the developing of the 

economic clusters, these programme will 

also increase community and stakeholder 

participation in Iskandar Malaysia. 

A total of 571 participants, comprising 

both school leavers and graduates, have 

benefited from these programmes. Upon 

completion of their training, almost 90% 

of the trainees have been employed 

by several companies, notably in the 

hospitality and telecommunications 

industries. Among those who opted for 

the homestay training programme, many 

are now ready to become entrepreneurs in 

their own right as operators of their own 

homestay business. 

The training programme has also equipped 

participants with a better grasp of the 

English language, enabling them to 

communicate more effectively with 

tourists from other countries. 

The pre-employment programme, also 

known as the Young Graduate Core 

Training Programme (YGRACT), has been 

designed to equip graduates with the 

relevant core soft skills and practical 

experience through a mix of classroom 

training and internship programmes to 

improve employability. 

A total of 261 candidates comprising 

graduates participated in this programme. 

Most have since been placed in respective 

companies within Iskandar Malaysia, while 

some are still undergoing an internship 

programme. 

COLLABORATION WITH FEDERAL 

MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES 

IRDA would not be able to address all 

the human capital issues on its own 

without the support and cooperation of 

Federal Ministries and Agencies. A smart 

partnership and strategic collaboration 

has been established at both Federal 

and State level to ensure that identified 

initiatives are reviewed and implemented 

as planned. 

Examples of such fruitful cooperative 

efforts abound and they include the 

JobsMalaysia Portal Enhancement project 

and the establishment of a special 

Steering Committee to oversee and lead 

in the implementation of all HCBPO’s 

initiatives that involved MOHE. 

Year No of Jobs Graduate Non Graduate 

2009 73,235 7,833 65,402 

2010 84,622 5,243 79,379 

Ample job opportunities for both graduates and non graduates level 

Year No of Jobs Manufacturing Services 

2009 72,060 52,503 19,557 

2010 76,227 50,653 25,574 

Ample job opportunities in Manufacturing and Services Sectors in Iskandar 


Motivational and mindset Change Program - UPSR 

Students

Talent Development, Homestay & Hospitality 

IRDA has also worked closely with MOHR 

to promote and create more awareness 

on MOHR’s Accreditation of Prior 

Achievement and National Dual Training 

System programmes. With the assistance 

of the Ministry of Higher Learning 

(MOHE), IRDA is striving to gradually 

increase the percentage of subjects 

conducted in the English language at 

institutions of higher learning (IHL) at 


To provide a world-class learning 

environment, IRDA is also making 

concerted efforts to engage industry 

experts to lecture at Iskandar Malaysia’s 

IHLs on a part-time or contractual basis. 

IHL lecturers from reputable international/ 

foreign universities will also be employed 

as guest lecturers. 

With Unit Perancang Ekonomi Negeri 

Johor (UPENJ), IRDA is creating a 

classification system of skilled workers 

to facilitate the placement of local talent 

residing in or outside Iskandar Malaysia, 

which will allow for the controlled and 

timely migration of foreign workers. 

Another initiative is to retain the female 

workforce in the labour market. 

The help of the Ministry of Tourism has 

been enlisted to promote the Hospitality 

Industry Apprenticeship Scheme for 

school leavers. IRDA is also working 

with the Ministry of Education to 

promote and increase awareness of the 

Malaysian University English Test (MUET) 

programme among secondary school 

students. 

SME DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are 

the backbone of the Malaysian economy 

from the perspective of their sheer 

numbers, employment opportunities and 

contribution to economic development. 

They will continue to be the building 

blocks for economic growth as Malaysia 

forges ahead to become an industrialised 

nation by the year 2020. In the light of 

the importance of SMEs to the Malaysian 

economy, several initiatives were launched 

by IRDA.

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International Business Start -Up Programme, September 2010 

Internet Entrepreneurship Programme for single mothers, September 2010 

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS START-UP 

PROGRAMME 

IRDA has organised an international 

SME event attended by Chief Executive 

Officers, Managing Directors and 

Founding Members of over 200 SMEs in 

Southeast Asia. The event is the result of 

a collaborative effort undertaken with the 

United States Embassy and Global 

Entrepreneurship Sdn Bhd. 

The SME business-matching and 

international networking programme 

provides a useful platform to start up a 

new business venture, bringing together 

entrepreneurs and investors from all over 

the world to transform great ideas into a 

viable business. 

This programme has already witnessed 

the participation of 15,000 aspiring 

entrepreneurs, resulting in the start up 

of 560 new companies. As part of this 

programme, a mentor is selective for every 

4-5 participating SMEs. 

The programme also has the active 

support of the US Government who will 

sponsor a week-long business trip to 

Silicon Valley, California for the winner of 

the Business Start-Up Open Competition 

and also assist SMEs that intend to pursue 

their business internships overseas. 

ISKANDAR COMMERCIAL PORTAL 

During the year, IRDA also launched 

the Iskandar Commercial Portal (ICP), 

currently available on the Iskandar 

Malaysia website. Developed by IRDA, the 

Iskandar Commercial Portal is the digital 

version of the ‘Yellow Pages’ collating 

the information from all contractors 

representing diverse industries under one 

portal. 

This is an invaluable database for 

international and large investors in their 

quest for local suppliers and contractors. 

For the 250 companies that have so far 

been registered, the portal provides useful 

information about the opportunities and 

contracts available in both government 

and private sectors. 

INTERNET ENTREPRENEURSHIP 

PROGRAMME FOR SINGLE MOTHERS 

A programme called the Internet 

Entrepreneurship Programme for Single 

Mothers was launched in collaboration 

with the Multimedia Development 

Corporation (MDeC). The objective of 

this programme is to assist SMEs run by 

single mothers to enhance their product 

exposure, marketability, brand and sales 

via the Internet. 

Hosting costs are borne by MDeC for 

one year, while participants will have to 

undergo a 3-day training programme 

to develop their personal or company 

website. Participants are then monitored 

for a year to check on their progress. 

Some 25 participants/companies were 

selected for the initial intake, and within 

the first few months after their product/ 

corporate website was set up, there has 

been a 30% increase in sales.





SOCIAL INCLUSIVENESS 

1AZAM -ERADICATING HARDCORE 

POVERTY 

Under the Government Transformation 

Programme, one of the core goals of the 

National Key Results Area is to improve 

the living standards of Malaysians in lowincome 

households (NKRA-LIH) and to 

reduce the nation’s poverty rate to 2.8% 

by December 2010. The responsibility 

for the execution of NKRA-LIH has 

been vested with the Implementation 

Management Office of the Women, Family 

and Community Development Ministry. 

To achieve the objective of NKRA-LIH, a 

programme called Akhiri Zaman Miskin 

(End the Poverty Era – 1AZAM) was 

launched for nation-wide implementation 

on 27 July 2009. 1AZAM is a starting 

point towards assisting and preparing 

the target group to realise the economic 

opportunities that are available to upgrade 

their living standards and household 

income. Under this programme, a total of 

90 households with monthly earnings of 

less than RM440 have been selected to 

participate in any of the four programmes: 

Azam Niaga 

Azam Tani 

: To generate business 

opportunities through 

training and microcredit 

facilities 

: To generate income 

through an action plan 

with the Ministry of 

Agriculture 

Azam Khidmat : To focus on training 

efforts and equip 

participants to play a 

more more active role in 

the services sector 

Azam Kerja 

: To ensure employment 

opportunities through job 

matching and Placement 

in collaboration with 

the Human Resources 

Ministry 

IRDA is working closely with various 

federal agencies as well as state 

departments to ensure the success of 

1AZAM. During the year under review, 

IRDA organised two Open Days to brief 

participants on the four programmes 

offered. Participants were encouraged 

to register their interest with the 

implementing agencies. 

Through intensive training and counseling, 

IRDA has succeeded in changing the 

mindsets and outlook of participants 

under the 1AZAM programme. Participants 

have been motivated to become more 

self-reliant and to be more entrepreneurial 

in their outlooks. As a result of these 

efforts, the number of hardcore poor 

households has progressively been 

reduced over an 8-month period, from 

May till December 2010. 

NURTURING FUTURE LEADERS 

IRDA and the Johor State Department have 

joined forces to launch a programme to 

groom high-potential students to become 

the future leaders and captains of industry. 

This programme is a strategic fit to the 

Iskandar Malaysia Human Capital (IMHC) 

Blueprint strategies to develop talents to fill 

key positions in the corridor. A total of 20 

Form Four students representing the crème 

de la crème of 100 nominations received 

from schools all over Johor was hand-picked 

to form the pioneering group of the Johor 

Student Leaders Council (JSLC). 

HRH Raja Zarith Sofia binti Sultan Idris Shah, Sultanah of Johor presenting an award to a Form Four student in the 

Johor Student Leaders Council (JLSC) in November 2010

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1Azam Open Day, Pasir Gudang, 15 May 2010 

Mind Setting E-Kasih , IRDA Danga Bay Office, 25 May 


The first batch of students have already 

undergone a stringent battery of 

development and training programmes 

to ensure they are equipped with the 

right skills in a wide array of areas that 

include leadership and diplomatic skills, 

international relations, protocol and 

etiquette, communications, presentation 

and negotiation skills and programme 

management. 

These programmes were conducted 

internally by experts from the Education 

Department as well as professionals 

from the Institute of Diplomatic and 

Foreign Relations. As an integral part 

of the programme to give participants 

international exposure and develop 

networking opportunities, the first batch of 

10 students attended a two-week camp in 

Neuberg, Germany, while the second batch 

attended an international conference in 

Singapore. 

The team spirit and organizational 

capabilities of the students was also tested 

when they were required to organise 

two major events. The first was a charity 

dinner graced by HRH Raja Zarith Sofia 

binti Sultan Idris Shah, Sultanah of Johor 

attended by 800 guests, while the second 

was an international conference for 350 

students coming from countries as far 

away as Australia, Oman, Indonesia, South 

Korea, Thailand and India. 

TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAMME 

IRDA and the Johor Education Department 

have collaborated on a programme called 

the Iskandar Malaysia Motivational and 

Mindset Change Programme. The objective 

of this programme, targeted at UPSR, 

PMR and SPM students performing below 

par, is to instil a mindset change so that 

participants are aware of the opportunities 

available to them in line with the Iskandar 

Malaysia vision. 

Besides equipping students with key 

learning techniques, the programme was 

also designed to provide students with 

the necessary life skills for future success. 

More than 600 students and teachers were 

selected for the pilot programme which 

commenced in March 2010 and will run 

until July 2011. 

Kicking-off the programme, IRDA 

has conducted the ‘Train the Trainer’ 

programme for 40 counselling teachers in 

December 2010, who will serve as change 

agents and representatives of Iskandar 

Malaysia in schools. The programme 

included updates on developments within 

Iskandar Malaysia, overview of the IMHC 

Blueprint, job creation projections and 

career opportunities available within 

Iskandar Malaysia from 2011 until 2025. 

It is envisaged that more teachers will be 

joining the programme in 2011 to reach 

IRDA’s target of having one change agent in 

every school in Iskandar Malaysia. Teachers 

will also be taken on site visits and will 

participate in dialogue sessions with 

industry and human capital practitioners to 

give them the required exposure. 

REHABILITATING LOW-COST FLATS 

A group of 140 youths from Iskandar 

Malaysia have been selected to undergo 

a skills development programme in 

the construction and maintenance 

industry. As part of the practical training, 

participants will gain hands-on experience 

in rehabilitating three dilapidated low-cost 

flats in Iskandar Malaysia. 

Successfully launched in 2009, the 

programme is a collaborative effort with 

the Construction Industry Development 

Board (CIDB) and its training arm, Akademi 

Binaan Malaysia (ABM) which promotes 

the development and upgrading of skills 

among construction personnel. 

The ‘train and apply’ approach is a first 

for Malaysia where, after two weeks of 

classroom training, students are expected 

to utilise what they have learnt in a real life 

situation. This involved the refurbishment 

and repainting of 3,540 units of low-cost 

flats. The programme commenced in 

December and will be completed in April 

2011. 

Upon completion of their training, the 

participants will be given skills certifications 

and accreditations from CIDB, making 

them more marketable as semi-skilled 

workers. Apart from assistance in getting 

employment, especially within Iskandar 

Malaysia, trainees also benefit from 

programme modules in entrepreneurship 

and marketing, which will prove useful for 

those who decide to venture into setting up 

their own small businesses.



FLAGSHIP D 

EASTERN GATE 

DEVELOPMENT 

Pasir Gudang is located 30 km east of Johor 

Bahru, at the end of the city’s metropolitan 

area. 

A key component of Iskandar Malaysia, 

Flagship D covers Pasir Gudang Port, Pasir 

Gudang Industrial Park, Tanjung Langsat Port 

and Tanjung Langsat Industrial Complex. 

Key economic activities in the Pasir Gudang 

area are electrical and electronic (E&E), 

chemical, oleochemical, chemical biofuels, 

food products, engineering-based industries, 

ports and logistics, warehousing, research and 

development (R&D) and plastics 

Johor Port, Pasir Gudang

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Human Capital Management 

HUMAN CAPITAL 

MANAGEMENT 

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY 

IRDA has been participating in the 

Employee Engagement Survey for three 

consecutive years. In 2010, IRDA engaged 

the services of Towers Watson, a leading 

global professional services company 

and one of the pioneers in measuring and 

improving employee engagement. 

Empirical evidence suggests that 

fully engaged employees can have a 

positive impact on their organisation’s 

performance. By conducting the survey 

IRDA aims to give employees a platform 

to voice their opinions and ideas, which in 

turn, will provide valuable insights to drive 

the organisation forward. 

With a response rate of 96.4% and an 

engagement score of 88%, these are the 

best ever results achieved since the survey 

was conducted. Based on Towers Watson’s 

norms, the numbers achieved suggest that 

our workforce is more engaged than other 

organisations in Malaysia and even global 

high performing organisations. 

Think 

Rational 

Employee 

Engagement 

Emotional 

Feel 

VISION 

Learning & Development Critical “Competency Cluster” & “Values” 

TO CREATE ISKANDAR MALAYSIA AS THE FIRST CHOICE TO INVEST, LIVE, WORK & PLAY 

Support Balanced & 

Sustainable Development 

Meet & Exceed Investor’s & 

Shareholder’s Needs 

Develop Completitive Advantage 

By Distinguishing 

Iskandar Malaysia Attributes 

Act-Strive 

Motivational 

Act-Stay 

MISSION 

Deliver Value for 

the Customer 

Collaborate Smartly 

With Government 

Bring Benefits 

to the Rakyat 

Add Value to our 

Employees 

Sustain Balance 

Development For 

Mother Nature 

Towers Watson Innovative Engagement Model 

Overall / Division Staff Strength Survey Return Response Rate 

IRDA EES 2008 99 92 92.9% 

IRDA EES (PULSE) 2009 119 111 93.3% 

IRDA EES 2010 165 159 96.4% 

Employee Engagement Survey Trend 

ORGANISATIONAL 

CAPABILITY 

CULTURE COMPETENCY 

INTERNATIONAL 

STANDING 

Job Technical 

Skills 

Leadership & 

Staff Dev. 

Business 

Development 

Stakeholder 

Management 

Quality & Lean 

Management 

New Product 

Development 

Project 

Management 

IRDA Culture & 

Teaming 

Personal 

Effectiveness 

Brand & Image 

Promotion 

ENGAGE ENVISION ENABLE INTEGRITY


Human Capital Management 



IRDA Family Day, 27 and 28 March 2010 

CULTURE TRANSFORMATION 

INITIATIVES 

In 2010, IRDA embarked on a Culture 

Transformation Journey that involved 

the top management, namely, the Chief 

Executive, Chief Operating Officer and the 

respective Division Heads. 

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ACTIVITIES 

Work and Play are two important 

components of Iskandar Malaysia’s 

vision. While we believe that hard 

work is a bed-rock element of Iskandar 

Malaysia’s success to date, this must be 

complemented by time set aside for play. 

Orange Team 

Blue Team 

Green Team 

Purple Team 

The Culture Transformation Journey was 

kicked-off in early May with a Culture 

Design Workshop attended by Senior 

Management, followed by Preparation 

Workshop attended by the Culture 

Transformation Team. The proposal was 

presented to Senior Management and 

a Culture Blueprint was drawn up. The 

Culture Transformation Team met again in 

July 2010 to fine-tune the blueprint prior 

to its implementation through a series 

of teambuilding and culture awareness 

programmes. 

The 2010 calendar of events include a 

wide array of employee related activities, 

which includes annual stalwarts as the 

IRDA Family Day and Appreciation Dinner 

and various gatherings associated with 

Malaysia’s many festivities. Sports is an 

important part of IRDA’s social calendar 

and all staff are assigned in houses that 

are represented by the corporate colours. 

Many friendly games and matches were 

organised throughout the year. 

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT 

CURRICULAR 

Learning & Development is a key priority 

at IRDA and forms an integral part of the 

Key Performance Indicators. During the 

year under review, 14 out of 18 planned 

learning and development programmes 

were rolled out for all levels of staff. 

Apart from building core competencies, 

the programmes were also designed to 

develop soft skills in employees. 

IRDA Appreciation Dinner, 28 December 2010

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Corporate Performance Management 

CORPORATE 

PERFORMANCE 

MANAGEMENT 

The Corporate Performance Management 

Division was formed as a result of a 

synergistic merger between Corporate 

Planning and Programme Management 

Office functions. Hence, Corporate 

Performance Management is responsible 

for facilitating the formulation and 

alignment of IRDA’s objectives and 

strategies to national direction in 

realising the vision of Iskandar Malaysia. 

Performance of each functional Division 

within IRDA is monitored monthly against 

agreed outcome-based Key Performance 

Indicators (KPIs) to deliver targeted 

results. 

As a development authority, IRDA 

facilitates the implementation of many 

high impact Strategic Projects for the 

benefit of Iskandar Malaysia. Corporate 

Performance Management provides the 

vital Programme Management Office 

capability to monitor and drive its key 

priority Strategic Projects to ensure 

timely completion within cost, as well as 

ensure delivery of the projects’ intended 

outcomes and benefits to the Iskandar 

Malaysia community and stakeholders. 

In 2010, Corporate Performance 

Management managed 43 Strategic 

Projects under 11 Programmes within its 

portfolio which ranged from blueprinting, 

infrastructure development, economic and 

social/human capital related projects. 

Programme 

Number of Projects 

1 Iskandar Malaysia Comprehensive Development Plan 

(CDP) Blueprints 10 

2 Safety & Security 2 

3 Bus Industry Restructuring 4 

4 Johor Bahru (JB) Transformation 3 

5 Public Housing 1 

6 Roads 8 

7 Rivers & Drainages 8 

8 Iskandar Malaysia Information Centre (IMIC) 1 

9 Investment & Marketing (I&M) 2 

10 1AZAM 1 

11 Human Capital (HC) 3 

TOTAL 43





Briefing session on Project Management methodologies 

Explanation on Project Management best practices 


ensures that the project management 

discipline and standards are adopted by 

all Project Teams. This includes adherence 

to the necessary project governance, 

methodology and processes. These 

tools are based on international project 

management best practices and standards 

to promote better discipline in project 

management, which in turn increases 

project delivery success and reduces 

project risk. 

Corporate Performance Management also 

worked with and propagated these best 

practices to its partner agencies such as 

UPENJ and MBJB for jointly implemented 

projects in 2010. 

Interaction among participants and trainers 

Hands on training on Project Management tools and templates

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IRDA Risk Management 

IRDA RISK 

MANAGEMENT 

Implementing risk management ensures 

that IRDA, as an organization identifies, 

evaluate, control and monitor risks to 

which it is exposed. It also assists IRDA to 

ensure there is an ongoing and consistent 

process for identifying, evaluating, 

escalating, monitoring and reporting 

significant risks faced by IRDA. 

The development of IRDA’s Risk 

Management Framework was initiated in 

May 2010. The framework was finalised 

and presented to the Audit Committee 

on the 2nd November 2010, where it was 

subsequently placed under the purview of 

the Executive Committee (EXCO). At the 

9th MoA meeting on the 29th Nov 2010, 

the IRDA’s Risk Management Policies and 

Procedures were approved. 

The roles of the Risk Management 

Committee include: 

i. Review and ensure high-level risk 

strategies/policies are aligned with 

IRDA’s strategic plans/objectives; 

ii. 

Identify and communicate to 

the EXCO on the significant and 

critical risks (present or potential) 

IRDA faces, its changes and the 

management action plans to manage 

the risks; 

iii. 

iv. 

Provide guidance to department 

on IRDA’s risk measurement and 

assessment, and other criteria, which, 

when exceeded, must be cascaded 

upward to the EXCO; 

Primarily responsible for the review 

of the risk management process; and 

v. Monitor the effectiveness of control 

measures to ensure changing 

circumstances do not alter risk 

priorities. 

A total of 22 strategic risks were identified 

against IRDA’s 7 objectives and is being 

monitored by the respective risk owners. 

These identified risks and their mitigation 

measures will be reviewed at least once 

a year to take into consideration the 

constant changing internal and external 

environmental factors impacting Iskandar 

Malaysia. The governance and reporting 

structure for risk management oversight 

are well defined as below to ensure both 

operational as well as strategic risks are 

captured and addressed accordingly. 

Internal Audit 

MEMBERS OF AUTHORITY 

EXCO 

Risk Management Committee 

(RMC) 

Risk Working Group 

(RWG)


Information & Communications Technology 



INFORMATION & 


TECHNOLOGY 

As an iconic development of the 21st 

Century, the availability of a robust 

Information & Communications 

Technology infra-structure is imperative 

to realising the vision of a strong and 

sustainable metropolis of international 

standing. During the year, the Information 

& Communications Technology 

infrastructure in Iskandar Malaysia 

continued to be developed in line with 

the Information & Communications 

Technology blueprint. 

BROADBAND PENETRATION 

In 2007, the Government has set a target 

to achieve a 50% broadband penetration 

into all Malaysian households by the end of 

2010. The target set for Johor was 46.9%, 

but owing to concerted efforts of the 

various parties involved, it has exceeded 

this target with a 51.5% household 

penetration rate as at the end of 2010. 

Broadband services in high economic 

impact areas such as Iskandar Malaysia 

have been targeted for upgrading to 

provide a higher speed of more than 

10Mbps. To this end, the Government has 

signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) 

agreement with Telekom Malaysia Berhad 

(TM) to roll out the high speed broadband 

infrastructure at selected areas. In 2010, 

TM has rolled out UniFi in Nusajaya, 

Skudai and Senai industrial areas. 

In rural areas, the Government plans to 

bridge the digital divide by expanding the 

broadband and cellular coverage under the 

Universal Service Provision (USP) initiative 

under the auspices of the Malaysian 

Communication and Multimedia 

Commission (MCMC). 

Broadband is one of the enablers for a 

knowledge-based economy. By achieving 

a 50% target in the implementation 

of broadband, this has the potential of 

creating 135,000 new high-value jobs 

in the Information & Communications 

Technology sector, besides other spin-off 

benefits in other related sectors. 

IRDA serves as the Secretariat of the 

Broadband Committee in Iskandar 

Malaysia, which is co-chaired by the 

MCMC and the Johor State Government. 

The primary objectives of the committee 

are two-fold: firstly, to ensure that the 

broadband penetration rate in Iskandar 

Malaysia and Johor meets set targets and 

secondly, to resolve any issues faced by 

service providers expediently. 

GOVERNMENT REGIONAL ELECTRONIC 

ADVANCEMENT TRANSFORMATION 

(GREAT) 

This is an extension of the eKL project 

that will be implemented in all five 

economic corridors in Malaysia. Among 

the economic corridors, Iskandar Malaysia 

had the honour to be selected as the pilot 

for the implementation of the GREAT 

initiative. 

Key to the GREAT programme is an 

online service in which participating 

government agencies will provide upto-date 

information on all its activities 

and projects, thereby allowing the public 

to gain access to information with 

ease without having to go through the 

traditional channels. 

The objective is to enhance the efficiency 

and quality of the various government 

service delivery systems to the business 

community and the public at large. It will 

enable various government and technical 

agencies as well as local authorities to 

collaborate efficiently, with the end goal 

of reducing the time required to process 

applications. 

Taking the lead, the Malaysia 

Administrative Modernisation and 

Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) has 

organised a Focus Group Activity and two 

lab sessions to discuss and brainstorm the 

GREAT programme framework. 

Government Regional Electronic Advancement Transformation (GREAT), 13 and 14 December 2010

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INFORMATION & 


TECHNOLOGY 

BANDAR MSC CYBERPORT FRD 

A focus results delivery session was 

conducted during the year to accelerate 

the development plans for Bandar MSC 

Cyberport in Kulai. Cyberport Sdn Bhd, 

the management company, is a PPS 

company spearheaded by the Johor State 

Government to create a global Information 

& Communications Technology business 

hub with a world-class living environment 

within Iskandar Malaysia catering to the 

needs of Information & Communications 

Technology companies from all over the 

world. 

Bandar MSC Cyberport is a new mixed 

development project that will be developed 

on a 150-acre free-hold site in Indahpura, 

Kulai, which has been positioned as 

the MSC Malaysia Cybercity in Johor. 

Strategically located at the meeting point 

of the North-South Expressway and the 

Second Link Highway, it is easily accessible 

from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The 

proposed project will be developed in 

three phases, with an estimated gross 

development value (GDV) of RM1.16 billion 

(USD341.0 million). The first phase will 

span a period of 10 years beginning 2010 

and will encompass an area of 31.24 acres. 

In line with the development approach for 

Iskandar Malaysia, Bandar MSC Cyberport 

will have the necessary infrastructure 

facilities and the clustering effect to 

create an enabling environment for 

techno-preneurs to nurture and grow 

their businesses. Its state-of-the art 

infrastructure includes service apartments, 

commercial and office space, research & 

development centres, cyber-incubators 

and a transport hub. The new township 

promises a lifestyle of interactive 

convenience with a fully networked 

community with broadband access and 

wireless local area network. 

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Road show - IRDA Danga Bay Office, 29 July 2010





RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION 

(RFID) ROAD-SHOW 

In a collaborative effort with MCMC, a 

RFID road-show was organised on 29 July 

2010, bringing together manufacturers, 

suppliers, vendors, system integrators 

and other industry players. Apart from 

showcasing RFID technology, the road-show 

served as a platform for industry experts to 

share their ideas and thoughts on business 

models, RFID trends and changing consumer 

expectations among others. 

MISTI JOHOR 2010 

Responding to the clarion call of the 

Malaysian Prime Minister to designate the 

year 2010 as a Creativity and Innovation 

Year en route to achieving Vision 2020, IRDA 

was one of the platinum sponsors for the 

Johor Science, Technology and Information 

& Communications Technology Week 

(MISTI Johor 2010). Apart from promoting 

public interest and exposure to the latest 

developments in science, technology and 

Information & Communications Technology, 

the event also presented an opportunity 

to showcase the latest developments in 

Iskandar Malaysia and the establishment of 

the Johor State New Administrative Centre. 

A wide array of activities were organised 

in conjunction with the week-long event, 

which saw the participation of some the 

biggest industry players representing 

both the public and private sectors. More 

than 250 exhibition booths were set up to 

showcase the latest innovations in products 

and technology. IRDA participated in the 

event alongside established names such as 

Titan Chemicals Corp Sdn Bhd, IDR Resorts 

Sdn Bhd (Legoland) and Geo Sense Sdn Bhd, 

to cite a few examples. 

Johor Science, Technology and ICT Week (MISTI), 22 to 27 June 2010 Johor Science, Technology and ICT Week (MISTI), 22 to 27 June 2010

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Iskandar Service Centre 

ISKANDAR 

SERVICE CENTRE 

Since its establishment in 2007, the 

Iskandar Service Centre has proven 

its effectiveness in providing timely 

comprehensive facilitation and processing 

services, which is one of the most critical 

components in determining the overall 

speed of development in Iskandar 


The Iskandar Service Centre has continued 

to increase in both size and capacity in 

tandem with the number of enquiries 

it has received from investors and 

developers who are keen to participate in 

the development of Iskandar Malaysia. 

As a one-stop centre, the Iskandar Service 

Centre offers facilitation services that 

cover both physical development (land, 

planning infrastructure and buildings) as 

well as investment facilitation (business 

processes, immigration, licensing and 

Customs). 

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT 

The time required in processing and 

expediting approvals has been further 

reduced by 19.29% in 2010. The 

improvement achieved by Iskandar Service 

Centre was measured against the normal 

process of channeling the requests to the 

respective government agencies. 

One Stop Centre Facilitation Service Application Processing Timeline 

Physical 

Development 

Investment 

Facilitation 

• Land 

• Planning 

• Infrastructure 

• Building 

• Business Processes 

• Immigration, Licensing & AlC 

• Incentives 

• Service Centre 

70 

60 

50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

0 

Land - Registration 

Land Development 

Land - Acquisition 

Planning Permission 

Earthwork & Infra Plan 

19.3% increase 

in timeline for 

application 

processing 

Building Plan 

Immigration (DP10/DP11) 

Immigration (Dependent Pass/Ikhtisas) 

Actual Processing Days 

(in working days) 

Committed Timeline 

(in working days)





6000 

5000 

4000 

3000 

2000 

1000 

0 

Jan 

Total MACS Approval 

Applications 

2009 : 1,440 

2010 : 36,168 

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 

MACS 2010 approved application 

MALAYSIAN AUTOMATED CLEARANCE 

SYSTEM 

In line with supporting the economic 

development of Iskandar Malaysia, 

the Malaysian Automated Clearance 

System (MACS) was developed to fasttrack 

immigration clearance for non- 

Malaysian investors, business persons and 

professionals. MACS holders benefit from 

faster immigration auto gate processing 

via access to dedicated entry and exit 

MACS lanes and are also excluded from 

the requirement of completing the 

immigration arrival card. All entry and 

exit records are made online, thereby 

minimising the use of passport pages. 

From January 2010, the MACS facility 

has been extended to frequent travellers 

from Singapore, defined as someone 

who travels to Malaysia at least four 

times within a one-month period via the 

causeway or second link. A total of 36,168 

MACS applications were approved in 2010, 

of which 98.5% were from Singaporeans. 

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA INFORMATION 

CENTRE (IMIC) 

The realisation of Iskandar Malaysia’s 

vision and objectives is strongly dependent 

on the support and buy-in of Iskandar 

Malaysia’s key stakeholder. Towards this 

purpose, Iskandar Malaysia Information 

Centre will be established at the Danga 

Bay Convention Centre to provide an 

effective and interactive platform to 

communicate and engage with investors 

and the Iskandar Malaysia community at 

large. 

The Iskandar Malaysia Information 

Centre will feature all five flagship zones 

established within Iskandar Malaysia, 

namely, Flagship A (Johor Bahru City 

Centre), Flagship B (Nusajaya), Flagship C 

(Western Gate Development), Flagship D 

(Eastern Gate Development) and Flagship 

E (Senai-Skudai). 

Occupying a total floor space of 19,057 

square feet, the Iskandar Malaysia 

Information Centre is set up to reflect the 

vision of Iskandar Malaysia as the first 

choice to Invest, Work, Live and Play. 

Artist Impression of Iskandar Malaysia Information Centre (IMIC)

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Iskandar Malaysia Information Centre 

has been conceptualised to showcase 

the progress of various developments 

within Iskandar Malaysia and achieve the 

following objectives: 

• Build brand awareness and craft a 

higher visibility for Iskandar Malaysia 

among local communities 

• Disseminate accurate and timely 

information on developments within 


• Communicate investment-related 

issues clearly and accurately to current 

and potential investors 

• Serve as a one-stop centre for all 

information on Iskandar Malaysia, for 

investors, developers, business people, 

tourists and visitors alike 

Artist Impression of Iskandar Malaysia Information Centre (IMIC) 

Artist Impression of Iskandar Malaysia Information Centre (IMIC) 

Artist Impression of Iskandar Malaysia Information Centre (IMIC)

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FLAGSHIP E 

SENAI – SKUDAI 

Senai-Skudai development is located within 

the northern region of Iskandar Malaysia, 

and bound by Mukim Sedenak to the north; 

Gunung Pulai to the west; Mukim Tebrau to 

the south; and Seelong to the east. 

Current key economic activities in Flagship 

E are airport services, engineering, electrical 

and electronics (E&E) and education. Going 

forward, Flagship E would also be the hub 

for agro and food processing, ICT and retail 

tourism. Apart from Senai International 

Airport, it is also the base for several major 

multinational electronics manufacturers. 

Other key landmarks in the Senai-Skudai area 

include Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) 

and Johor Technology Park 

Senai International Airport

102 STATEMENT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

103 INTERNAL CONTROLS & COMPLIANCE 

105 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REVIEW 

107 CERTIFICATE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL 

108 STATEMENT BY THE MEMBERS OF IRDA 

109 STATUTORY DECLARATION 

110 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FINANCIAL 

REPORT

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Statement of Corporate Governance 

STATEMENT OF 

CORPORATE 

GOVERNANCE 

The Statement of Corporate Governance 

sets out the framework and process 

through which the Authority and the 

Management of Iskandar Regional 

Development Authority (IRDA) ensures 

the integrity and sound operational 

policies and procedures in accordance with 

prevailing laws, rules, regulations, best 

practices and ethical business conduct. 

THE AUTHORITY 

The Authority is the highest decisionmaking 

body in IRDA. There are eight 

Members of the Authority and it is cochaired 

by Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin 

Tun Abdul Razak, the Prime Minister of 

Malaysia and Dato’ Haji Abdul Ghani bin 

Othman, the Chief Minister of Johor. 

Other Members of the Authority are 

eminent members from the public and 

private sectors, who are appointed by 

virtue of Section 8(1) of the Iskandar 

Regional Development Authority Act 2007. 

The Authority is committed to ensure 

IRDA practices the highest standards of 

corporate governance, in keeping with the 

Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance. 

The Authority provides strategic 

directions, reviews and approves policies 

and decisions for the development and 

promotion of Iskandar Malaysia, ensures 

proper financial administration and human 

capital management and oversees the 

overall management of IRDA. 

AUTHORITY MEETINGS 

A total of two (2) Authority meetings were 

held on 30 April 2010 and 29 November 

2010, for the year ended 31 December 2010. 

The details of the Members’ attendance are 

as follows: 

NO. OF MEETINGS 

NAME DESIGNATION ATTENDED 

Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak Co-Chairman 2/2 

Dato’ Abdul Ghani bin Othman Co-Chairman 2/2 

Tan Sri Dr. Wan Abdul Aziz bin Wan Abdullah Member 2/2 

Datuk Noriyah binti Ahmad 

(Represented by Dato’ Sri Dr. Ali bin Hamsa, 

Director General, Public Private Partnership Unit) Member 2/2 

Dato’ Haji Abd. Latiff bin Yusof Member 2/2 

Dato’ Hamsan bin Saringat Member 2/2 

Tan Sri Azman bin Haji Mokhtar Member 2/2 

Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Kay Hock Member 2/2 

Ismail bin Ibrahim Chief Executive / 2/2 

Secretary 

The agenda and a full set of papers for 

deliberation were distributed in a timely 

manner before each meeting. This ensured 

that the Members had sufficient notice and 

thus were well prepared for each meeting. 

All issues were deliberated and decisions 

made were minuted accordingly. The 

Authority has set up Committees and 

delegated certain responsibilities to the 

Executive Committee (“EXCO”) and the 

Audit Committee. The Committees operate 

with clearly defined terms of reference.


Internal Controls and Compliance 



INTERNAL CONTROLS 

AND COMPLIANCE 

The internal control system of IRDA is 

designed to safeguard IRDA’s resources, 

both physical and intangible. The system 

covers organisational, financial, operational 

and compliance controls. The internal 

control system also defines the lines of 

responsibility and delegation of authority, 

documents internal policies and procedural 

manuals, and formulates corporate action 

plans and the operational budget of IRDA. 

There is an on-going process for 

identifying, evaluating and managing 

significant risks faced by IRDA. This process 

includes updating the system of internal 

controls where there are changes to the 

operations and regulatory requirements. 

The key elements of the internal control 

system of IRDA are as follows: 

• Clearly defined division and delegation 

of responsibilities to the members 

of the senior management including 

a robust organisation structure and 

the appropriate levels of authority for 

expenditure approval limits. 

• Documented internal policies and 

procedures that take into account 

the changing environment, risks and 

enhancement to processes. 

• Establishment of committees to review 

and recommend on key areas such 

as evaluation of tenders, capital and 

operational expenditure, projects, 

human resource issues and other 

pertinent matters. 

• Periodical reporting by the 

Management to the Authority and/or 

the Audit Committee on financial and 

performance indicators as well as key 

risk issues. 

• A detailed budgeting process that 

incorporates the input of all operational 

functions of IRDA for the preparation of 

the annual budget that is approved by 

the Authority, as well as the Economic 

Planning Unit of the Prime Minister’s 

Department and the Treasury, Ministry 

of Finance, Malaysia. 

• External audits conducted on the 

financial statements of the Authority 

are under the statutory purview of the 

National Audit Department (Jabatan 

Audit Negara). 

AUDIT COMMITTEE 

The Audit Committee was set up to assist 

the Members of the Authority in fulfilling 

its oversight responsibilities for the: 

• Financial reporting process; 

• System of internal control; 

• Corporate governance; 

• Risk management; 

• Audit process, internal and external; 

and 

• Compliance to laws and regulations. 

MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS 

The Audit Committee (“AC”) comprised 

three members. The AC met two (2) times 

on 6 April 2010 and 2 November 2010 

in the year ended 31 December 2010. 

The details of the members and their 

attendance are as follows: 

NO. OF MEETINGS 

NAME DESIGNATION ATTENDED 

Tan Sri Dato’ Tan Kay Hock Chairman 2/2 

Tan Sri Dr. Wan Abdul Aziz bin Wan Abdullah Member 2/2 

Dato’ Haji Abd. Latiff bin Yusof Member 0/2

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Internal Controls and Compliance 

INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT 

IRDA’s Internal Audit Department (“IAD”) 

reports independently to the Audit 

Committee and appraises the system 

of controls of IRDA. Internal Audit 

Department assists the Audit Committee 

in the discharge of Audit Committee’s 

duties and responsibilities. 

The principal roles of the Internal Audit 

Department are: 

• To ensure that a sound internal 

control system is in place and to 

provide reasonable assurance that 

such a system continues to operate 

satisfactorily and effectively for IRDA. 

• To provide independent and objective 

evaluation of the operations with the 

view to add value and improve the 

operational efficiency, effectiveness 

and economy. 

• To help the organisation accomplish 

its objectives by bringing a systematic 

and disciplined approach to improve 

the effectiveness of risk management, 

control and governance processes. 

• To ensure that the internal audit 

activity is managed effectively and the 

results of the internal audit’s activities 

are communicated to the Audit 

Committee periodically. 

• The activities undertaken by Internal 

Audit Department are in conformance 

with the Code of Ethics and the 

International Standards for the 

Professional Practice of Internal 

Auditing issued by the Institute of 

Internal Auditors. 

The Audit Committee carried out the 

following activities over Internal Audit 

Department during the year: 

• Reviewed and approved the annual 

internal audit plan to ensure adequate 

scope and coverage. 

• Reviewed the Internal Audit 

Department’s resources to ensure that 

the function is adequately resourced 

with competent and proficient internal 

auditors. 

• Reviewed the Internal Audit 

Department’s performance and 

activities in relation to the approved 

plan. 

• Reviewed the internal audit 

reports which were tabled, the 

audit recommendations made and 

management’s response. The Audit 

Committee also directed management 

to rectify and improve the processes 

where appropriate. 

• Monitored the corrective actions taken 

on the outstanding audit issues.


Annual Financial Review 



ANNUAL FINANCIAL 

REVIEW 

The financial performance of 2010 

reflects IRDA’s strategies in meeting its 

targets to ensure continuous investments 

and strengthening Iskandar Malaysia’s 

infrastructure and socio-economy. 

For 2010, despite the challenging economic 

climate resulting in public spending 

curbs, IRDA was able to maintain its high 

standards and met all the targets that have 

been set. 

INCOME STATEMENT 

IRDA’s performance in 2010 continues 

to be sound despite the global economic 

turmoil. As a federal government authority, 

IRDA relies on administrative grants from 

the federal government to finance its 

operational requirements. For the year 

under review, RM65 million was allocated 

by the Federal Government to enable IRDA 

to operate. The key financial highlights for 

the year ended 31 December 2010 are as 

follows: 

i) For the year ended 31 December 

2010, IRDA’s surplus of income over 

expenditure was RM0.09 million upon 

taking into account income of RM65 

million from operational grants and 

other income of RM5.09 million with 

operational expenditures of RM69.99 

million. Despite significant reduction 

in government grants, IRDA has 

managed its expenses within limits. 

ii) 

iii) 

The reduction in the other income 

during the year was due to the 

decrease in profit sharing income 

to RM5.04 million (2009: RM8.47 

million) as a result of the acceleration 

in development fund payments. 

Operational expenditure has 

decreased by 11% compared to the 

previous year arising from: 

a. IRDA’s efforts in cost savings and 

reduced spending in alignment 

with the lower government 

grants approved and received in 

2010 by 13% (2010: RM65.00 

million, 2009: RM75.00 million). 

b. Huge savings in promotion 

investments was made due to 

change in promotion strategy 

from a general awareness 

campaign to one that focuses on 

value for money. This involved 

less reliance on international 

consultants and a more targeted 

approach at selected markets 

and investors. This resulted in a 

reduction of promotional cost 

of 31%. (2010: 21.6% RM20.60 million, 

2009: RM29.80 million). 

45.0% 

6.2% 

27.2% 

c. In 2010, professional 

consultation fees was RM4.33 

million (2009: RM8.65 million) 

and were mainly incurred for 

strategic projects such as the 

Tanjung Puteri Central Business 

District Heritage Tourism Pilot 

project, Jobs Malaysia Portal, 

Iskandar Commercial Portal 

(ICP) and Iskandar Malaysia 

Human Capital Blueprint 

Implementation. 

BREAKDOWN OF OPERATING EXPENSES 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 

6.2% 

21.6% 

27.2% 

45.0% 

Marketing & Promotions 

Staff Cost & Benefits 

Administrative Expenses 

Professional Consulting Fees 

Mark 

Staff 

Adm 

Prof 

(There is no significant change in expenditure 

trend for 2010 as compared to previous year)

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Annual Financial Review 

BALANCE SHEET 

i) As part of IRDA’s austerity drive, 

investment on capital expenditure 

was curbed and limited to expenditure 

on replacements and improvements. 

ii) 

iii) 

Other receivables, deposits and 

prepayments increased by RM1.54 

million (358%) due to cost sharing of 

promotional as well as trade mission 

activities, apart from the increase 

in other deposits and prepayments 

arising from the organisation 

expansion. 

IRDA’s cash balance stood at 

RM374.59 million as at 31 December 

2010 consisting of: 

a. Operational cash balance of 

RM17.69 million that has been 

committed to professional 

consultancy fees, promotional 

costs and other operational 

expenditures approved by the 

management as well as two 

months operating expenditure 

reserve. 

b. Development expenditure cash 

balance amounted to RM304.07 

million mainly reserved for 

contractual obligations under the 

Ninth Malaysian Plan projects. 

During the year, government 

grants totalling RM1.00 billion 

were received and RM859.67 

million were disbursed for 

various projects. 

iv) 

c. Social Project Fund of RM52.86 

million includes an accumulated 

profit share of RM3.05 million. 

The fund will be utilised in 

accordance to the Social Project 

Fund Steering Committee’s 

plan to finance social projects 

and schemes consistent with 

the strategies and initiatives as 

stated in the Comprehensive 

Development Plan (CDP). 

Other payables and accrued expenses 

consisted of contractual obligations 

under the operating fund that have 

been settled after the year end and 

contractual obligations under the 

development fund mainly due to the 

retention sum on progress payment of 

the Ninth Malaysian Plan projects. 

v) The Authority did not have any 

outstanding capital commitment as at 

31 December 2010. 

Notwithstanding the reduction in 

government grants and the unpredictable 

global economic climate, IRDA has 

successfully operated within the budget 

constraints.


Certificate of the Auditor General 


Annual Report 2010 107

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Statement By The Members 

STATEMENT 

BY THE MEMBERS 

OF ISKANDAR REGIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 

We, YAB DATO’ HAJI ABDUL GHANI BIN OTHMAN and Y. BHG TAN SRI DATO’ TAN KAY HOCK, being two of the Members of ISKANDAR 

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY state that, in the opinion of the Members, the accompanying Financial Statements which 

comprise the Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Statement of Changes in Equity and Cash Flow Statement together with the notes 

thereto, are properly drawn up as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 

at 31 December 2010 and of its operating results and cash flows for the year ended on that date. 

On behalf of the Members, 

Name : YAB DATO’ HAJI ABDUL GHANI BIN OTHMAN 

Position : Co-Chairman 

Date : 18 April 2011 

Place : Johor Bahru 

Name : Y. BHG TAN SRI DATO’ TAN KAY HOCK 

Position : Member 

Date : 18 April 2011 

Place : Johor Bahru


Statutory Declaration 



STATUTORY 

DECLARATION 

BY THE OFFICERS 

PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 

OF ISKANDAR REGIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 

We, ISMAIL BIN IBRAHIM and NOR HISHAM BIN MOHD YUSOF, the officers primarily responsible for the accounting records and financial 

management of ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, do solemnly and sincerely declare that the accompanying Balance 

Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity and Cash Flow Statement together with the notes thereto are, to the best of 

our knowledge and belief, correct and we make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the 

provisions of the Statutory Declaration Act, 1960. 

Subscribed and solemnly declared by the above named at Johor Bahru on this 24 January 2011. 


NOR HISHAM BIN MOHD YUSOF 

(590508-01-6189) (681102-10-5089)

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Balance Sheet 

BALANCE SHEET 

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2010 

Group IRDA IRDA 

2010 2010 2009 

NOTE RM RM RM 

Property, plant and equipment 3 3,668,652 3,668,652 4,314,947 

Investment in subsidiary 4 — 2 — 

3,668,652 3,668,654 4,314,947 

Current Assets 

Other receivables, deposits and prepayments 5 1,507,905 1,507,905 1,978,449 

Cash and cash equivalents 6 374,592,967 374,592,965 200,875,282 

376,100,872 376,100,870 202,853,731 

Current Liabilities 

Other payables and accruals 7 83,412,422 83,412,422 54,254,122 

83,412,422 83,412,422 54,254,122 

Net Current Assets 292,688,450 292,688,448 148,599,609 

296,357,102 296,357,102 152,914,556 

Represented by: 

Operating Fund 21 ,576,485 21 ,576,485 21 ,483,410 

Special Development Fund 8 221 ,921 ,992 221,921,992 79,588,679 

Social Projects Fund 9 52,858,625 52,858,625 51,842,467 

296,357,102 296,357,102 152,914,556 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.


Income Statement 



INCOME STATEMENT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 

31 DECEMBER 2010 

Group IRDA 

2010 2009 

NOTE RM RM 

Government grants 10 65,000,000 75,000,000 

Other income 11 5,086,159 8,654,689 

70,086,159 83 ,654,689 

Operating expenses 12 (69,993,084) (79,072,846) 

Surplus for the financial year 93 ,075 4,581 ,843 


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Statement Of Changes In Equity 

STATEMENT OF 

CHANGES IN EQUITY 



Special Social 

Operating Development Projects 

Fund Fund Fund Total 

RM RM RM RM 

Group 

At 31 December 2008 16,901,567 186,904,904 50,771,052 254,577,523 

Development grant received from Government — 618,000,000 — 618,000,000 

Stimulus Package fund received from Government — 20,000,000 — 20,000,000 

Utilisation of development grant — (735,110,802) — (735,110,802) 

Utilisation of Stimulus Package fund — (7,637,624) — (7,637,624) 

Interest income (2,567,799) 1,071,415 (1,496,384 ) 

Surplus for the financial year 4,581 ,843 — — 4,581,843 

At 31 December 2009 21 ,483,410 79,588,679 51 ,842,467 152,914,556 

Development grant received from Government — 1,002,000,000 — 1,002,000,000 

Utilisation of development grant — (847,304,311) — (847,304,311) 

Utilisation of Stimulus Package fund — (12,362,376) — (12,362,376) 

Utilisation of Social Projects fund — — (190,673) (190,673) 

Interest income — — 1,206,831 1,206,831 

Surplus for the financial year 93,075 — — 93,075 

At 31 December 2010 21,576,485 221,921,992 52,858,625 296,357,102 



Cash Flow Statement 



CASH FLOW 

STATEMENT 





NOTE RM RM RM 

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Surplus for the financial year 93 ,075 93 ,075 4,581 ,843 

Adjustment for : 

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 3 2,148,026 2,148,026 2,075,902 

Disposal/write-off of property, plant and equipment (13 ,544) (13 ,544) 

Surplus before working capital changes: 2,227,557 2,227,557 6,657,745 

Increase/(Decrease) in: 

Special development fund 142,333,313 142,333 ,313 (107,316,225) 

Social projects fund 1,016,158 1,016,158 1,071 ,415 

Other receivables, deposits and prepayments 470,544 470,544 (1,545,646) 

Other payables and accruals 29,158,300 29,158 ,300 46,441,418 

Net cash from/(used in) operating activities 175,205,872 175,205,872 (54,691,293) 

CASH FLOW USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment 3 (1 ,601 ,187) (1 ,601 ,187) (2 ,264,256) 

Acquisition of shares in subsidiary — (2) — 

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 113,000 113,000 — 

Net cash used in investing activities (1,488,187) (1,488,189) (2,264,256) 

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 173 ,717,685 173,717,683 (56,955,549) 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

AT BEGINNING OF FINANCIAL YEAR 200,875,282 200,875,282 257,830,831 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 6 374,592,967 374,592,965 200,875,282 


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Notes To The Financial Statements 

NOTES TO THE 

FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS 


1. GENERAL INFORMATION 

ISKANDAR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (“IRDA”) was established on 12th February 2007. The main activity of IRDA is to 

act as the authority empowered to plan, promote, process, stimulate, facilitate and undertake the development of Iskandar Malaysia. 

The principal activity of the subsidiary company is disclosed in Note 4. 

The total number of employees of IRDA at year end was 150 (2009: 144). 

The principal place of operation of IRDA is located at #G-01, Block 8, Danga Bay, Jalan Skudai, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The following accounting policies are adopted by IRDA and are consistent with applicable approved accounting standards for private 

entities issued by the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (“MASB”). 

(a) Basis of Accounting 

The financial statements of IRDA are prepared on the historical cost basis except as disclosed in the notes to the financial 

statements and in compliance with the provisions of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority Act, 2007 and applicable 

approved accounting standards for private entities in Malaysia. 

(b) Basis of Consolidation 

Subsidiary 

The financial statement of subsidiary company is included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control 

effectively commences until the date that control effectively ceases. Subsidiary company is the enterprise controlled by IRDA. 

Control exists when IRDA has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an enterprise so 

as to obtain benefits from its activities. 

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiary by IRDA. The cost of an acquisition 

is measured as the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued or liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of 

exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities 

assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair value on the date of acquisition, irrespective of the extent 

of any minority interest. 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between IRDA and 

subsidiary are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated but considered an impairment indicator of the asset transferred.





2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(b) Basis of Consolidation (continued) 

Subsidiary (continued) 

Minority interests are that part of the net results of operations and of net assets of a subsidiary attributable to interests which 

are not owned directly or indirectly by IRDA. 

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiary to bring accounting policies into line with 

those used by IRDA. 

(c) Income Recognition 

Government Grants 

Operating and development grants are recognized in the income statement when the rights to receive the grants are approved 

and the grants will be received during the financial year. 

Development grants are recognized in the income statement over the financial period necessary to match them with the costs 

they are intended to compensate. The grants that do not match with the costs are presented in the balance sheet as deferred 

grants. 

Deferred grants are amortised in the income statement over the life of the assets by an amount equal to the depreciation charge. 

(d) Property, Plant and Equipment 

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. 

Depreciation 

Property, plant and equipment purchased at cost of RM500 and below are expensed as incurred. The straight line method is used 

to write off the cost of the property, plant and equipment over the term of their estimated useful lives at the following principal 

annual rates: 

Motor vehicles 25% 

Computers and mobile phones 33 1 /3% 

Furniture and fittings, office equipment and renovation 20%

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NOTES TO THE 

FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS 


(continued) 


(e) Other Receivables 

(f) 

Other receivables are carried at anticipated realisable values. Bad debts are written off in the financial year in which they are 

identified. An estimate is made for doubtful debts based on a review of all outstanding amounts at the financial year end. 

Taxation and Deferred Taxation 

Current tax is the expected amount of income taxes payable in respect of dividend income pursuant to the tax exemption 

obtained from the Ministry of Finance as mentioned in Note 14. It is measured using the tax rate that have been enacted by the 

Inland Revenue Board at the balance sheet date. 

No deferred taxation is recognised for the financial year due to the tax exemption. 

(g) Other Payables 

Other payables are stated at the amounts which the Authority is contracted or obligated to settle plus any incidental legal 

expenses. 

(h) Provision for Liabilities 

Provision for liabilities is recognised when the Authority has a present legal and contractual obligation as a result of past event, 

when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and when 

a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted 

to reflect the current best estimate. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount of a provision is the 

present value of the expenditure expected to be required to settle the obligation. 

(i) 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and bank balances, and deposit which are readily convertible to known amount of cash 

and which are subjected to insignificant risk of change in value.






(j) 

Impairment of Assets 

At each balance sheet date, the Authority reviews the carrying amounts of its assets to determine whether there is any indication 

of impairment. If any such indication exists, the impairment is measured by comparing the recoverable amount with the carrying 

amount of an asset and when the latter amount is higher, the asset is written down to the recoverable amount. The recoverable 

amount of an asset is the higher of its net selling price and its value in use, which is measured by reference to discounted future 

cash flows. 

An impairment loss is charged to the income statement immediately, unless the asset is carried at revalued amount. Any 

impairment loss of a revalued asset is treated as a revaluation decrease to the extent of previously recognised revaluation 

surplus for the same asset. Should the impairment loss of an asset exceeds its revaluation surplus, the surplus impairment loss 

is charged to the income statement. 

Subsequent increase in the recoverable amount of an asset if carried at cost, is treated as a reversal of the accumulated 

impairment loss previously recognised in the income statement but the reversal is limited to the accumulated impairment loss 

previously recognised, and if carried at revalued amount, is credited directly to revaluation surplus. 

(k) Special Development Fund 

Special Development Fund is managed on behalf of and funded by the Federal Government under Ninth Malaysian Plan (RMK-9) 

for infrastructure development project and Stimulus Package Fund used for Human Capital Development Programmes. 

All receipts are credited and all payments are debited to the account. Unutilised amounts at the balance sheet date are shown 

as balance of the above fund . 

(l) 

Social Projects Fund 

Social Projects Fund managed by the Authority is funded by third parties and utilised for certain purposes in accordance with the 

provisions of Section 37 of Iskandar Regional Development Authority Act, 2007. 

All receipts are credited and all payments are debited to the account. Unutilised amounts at the balance sheet date are shown 

as balance of the above fund.

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NOTES TO THE 

FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS 


(continued) 


(m) Foreign Currency Transactions 

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded in Malaysia Ringgit at rates of exchange ruling at the time of the transactions. 

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into Ringgit Malaysia at the approximate rates of exchange ruling at 

the balance sheet date. Assets and liabilities not in foreign currencies are determined on fair value which translated into Ringgit 

Malaysia at the approximate rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences arising from foreign 

currency are recognised in the income statement. 

The principal closing rates used in translation of foreign currency amounts at the balance sheet dates are as follow: 


RM 

RM 

1 Singapore Dollar (SGD) 2.39 2.44 

1 Euro (EUR) 4.08 4.92 

1 United Kingdom Pound (GBP) 4.78 5.50 

1 Kuwait Dinar (KWD) 10.99 11.94 

1 Japan Yen (JPY) 0.04 0.04 

1 Qatar Riyal (QAR) 0.85 0.94 

1 Bahrain Dinar (BHD) 8.22 9.09 

1 United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) 0.84 0.93 

1 United States Dollar (USD) 3.08 3.42 

1 Australia Dollar (AUD) 3.14 3.06






(n) Employee Benefits 

Short Term Benefits 

Wages, salaries, bonuses and social security contributions are recognized as an expense in the year in which the associated 

sevices are rendered by employees of IRDA. Short term accumulating compensated absences such as paid annual leave are 

recognized when services are rendered by employees that increase their entitlement to future compensated absences. Short 

term non-accumulating compensated absences such as sick leave are recognized when the absences occur. 

Defined Contribution Plan 

IRDA is required by law to make monthly contributions to Employees Provident Fund (“EPF”), a statutory defined contribution 

plan for all its eligible employees based on certain prescribed rates of the employees’ salaries. IRDA contributions to EPF are 

disclosed separately. The employee’s contribution to EPF are included in salaries and wages. 

(o) Cash Flow Statement 

IRDA adopts the indirect method in the preparation of the cash flow statement. Cash equivalents comprise short-term, highly 

liquid investments with maturities of less than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to 

known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

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NOTES TO THE 

FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS 


(continued) 

3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Operating Fund: 

Cost 

Furniture and 

Fittings, 

Office 

Equipment 

Motor 

and 

Vehicles Computer Renovation Total 

RM RM RM RM 

At 1 January 2010 887,272 3,1 86,688 4,440,652 8,514,612 

Additions 149,490 1,004,697 447,000 1,601 ,187 

Disposal/write-off (228 ,082) (31 ,393) (22,795) (282,270) 

At 31 December 2010 808,680 4,159,992 4,864,857 9,833,529 

Accumulated Depreciation 

At 1 January 2010 608,434 1,985,650 1,605 ,581 4,199,665 

Additions 209,704 978,725 959,597 2,148,026 

Disposal/write-off (135,971) (30,932) (15 ,911) (182,814) 

At 31 December 2010 682,167 2,933 ,443 2,549,267 6,164,877 

Net Book Value 

At 31 December 2010 126,513 1,226,549 2,315,590 3,668,652 

At 31 December 2009 278,838 1,201 ,038 2,835,071 4,314,947 

Depreciation charge for 2009 221 ,818 965,953 888,131 2,075 ,902





4. INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY 

IRDA 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 

Unquoted shares at cost 2 — 

Details of the subsidiary which is 100% owned are as follows : 

Place of 

Name of company Principle activity incorporation Date acquired 

Prisma Harta Sdn Bhd Manage the operation and maintenance of Malaysia 01/02/2010 

the Public Housing for Iskandar Malaysia 

The Company has not started operations and remained dormant since the date of incorporation.

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NOTES TO THE 

FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS 


(continued) 

5. OTHER RECEIVABLES, DEPOSITS AND PREPAYMENTS 

Group 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 


Deposits 580,106 548,207 

Prepayments 196,747 195,622 

Other receivables 168,471 965,376 

945,324 1,709,205 

Special Development Fund: 

Deposits 538,270 250,000 

538,270 250,000 

Social Projects Fund: 

Interest receivables 24,311 19,244 

24,311 19,244 

Total 1,507,905 1,978,449





6. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 



RM RM RM 


Cash in hand 9,002 9,000 9,000 

Bank balances 17,677,227 17,677,227 16,640,170 

17,686,229 17,686,227 16,649,170 


Bank balances 304,072,424 304,072,424 132,402,889 

304,072,424 304,072,424 132,402,889 

Social Projects Fund: 

Deposits with licensed bank 52,834,314 52,834,314 51 ,823,223 

52,834,314 52,834,314 51,823,223 

Total 374,592,967 374,592,965 200,875,282

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NOTES TO THE 

FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS 


(continued) 

7. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUALS 

Group 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 


Other payables 326,147 751 ,320 

Accruals 397,574 438,593 

723,721 1,189,913 


Other payables 82,688,701 53,064,209 

82,688,701 53,064,209 

Total 83,412,422 54,254,122 

Other payables comprise amounts outstanding for ongoing costs. The amounts owing are interest-free and have no fixed terms of 

repayment.





8. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT 

Group 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 

As at 1 January 79,588,679 186,904,904 

Development grant received from Government 1,002,000,000 618,000,000 

Stimulus Package fund received from Government — 20,000,000 

1,081 ,588,679 824,904,904 

Interest income 4,690,737 5,588,207 

1,086,279,416 830,493,111 

Less: Utilisation of development grant 847,304,311 735,110,802 

Less: Utilisation of Stimulus Package fund 12,362,376 7,637,624 

Less: Interest income trasferred to Operating Fund 4,690,737 8,156,006 

As at 31 December 221 ,921 ,992 79,588,679 

9. SOCIAL PROJECTS FUND 

Group 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 

As at 1 January 51 ,842,467 50,771 ,052 

Interest income 1,206,831 1,071 ,415 

53 ,049,298 51 ,842,467 

Less: Utilisation of Social Project Fund 190,673 — 

As at 31 December 52,858,625 51,842,467 

The Social Projects (“SPF”) Fund is established pursuant to Section 37 of IRDA Act 664 (Act 664) which shall be used to finance social 

projects and schemes consistent with the strategies and initiatives as stated in the Comprehensive Development Plan (“CDP”). The 

Fund is managed by the SPF Committee comprising of independent members in accordance with the guidelines, policies and decisions 

made by IRDA, provided always the said guidelines, policies and decisions are not in contravention of the Act and the CDP.

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NOTES TO THE 

FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS 


(continued) 

10. GOVERNMENT GRANTS 

Group 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 


Government grants received 65,000,000 75,000,000 

65,000,000 75,000,000 

11. OTHER INCOME 

Group 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 


Tender fees 41,000 185,855 

Interest income 5,036,124 8,468,834 

Other income 9,035 — 

5,086,159 8,654,689 

12. OPERATING EXPENSES 

Group 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 


The details of operating expenses are as follows: 

Professional fees 4,332,087 8,646,375 

Auditors’remuneration 15,345 14,300 

Board members’ allowances 242,000 259,700 

Allowances - AIC Members & Advisory Council 234,081 203,191 

Allowances - IRDA Exco 3,000 8,500





12. OPERATING EXPENSES (continued) 

Group 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 

Allowances - Tender Board A & B 7,600 10,700 

Rental expenses 2,507,645 1,897,763 

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 2,148,026 2,075,902 

Donation — 29,080 

Staff costs 

- Salaries and allowances 22,470,052 19,837,811 

- EPF 4,259,467 5,681 ,666 

- SOCSO 77,266 55,008 

- Overtime 190,066 129,459 

- Bonus 4,352,342 2,897,035 

- Staff welfare 165,611 5,100 

- Staff recruitment 9,068 23 ,188 

Marketing and promotions 19,012,879 28 ,904,902 

Entertainment 101 ,367 130,229 

Training and seminar 851 ,768 543,118 

Utilities charges 1,110,017 1,121,921 

Website expenses 64,763 213,870 

Upkeep of office equipment, premises and motor vehicles 662,262 640,575 

Printing and stationeries 323,943 565,031 

Meeting expenses 414,763 264,670 

Medical charges 65,445 42,139 

Loss on foreign exchange 756 570 

Insurance 719,581 404,807 

Bank charges 33,377 21 ,398 

Advertisement 1,613,227 919,266 

General expenses 394,278 343,900 

Security charges 191 ,489 149,594 

Taxation fees 6,375 — 

Licence and registration fees 246,597 15,806 

Membership and professional subscriptions 29,753 42,360 

Postage and courier 40,072 45 ,332 

Accommodation and travelling 3,110,429 2,928,580 

Gain on fixed assets disposal (13,713) — 

69,993 ,084 79,072,846

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NOTES TO THE 

FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS 


(continued) 

13. STAFF COSTS 

Group 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 


Staff costs 31,523,872 28,629,267 

Included in staff costs are IRDA’s contributions to Employee Provident Fund of RM4,259,467 (2009: RM3,669,727). 

14. INCOME TAX 

IRDA has obtained tax exemption under Section 127(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1967. All income except for dividend income are 

exempted from tax beginning from year assessments 2007 until 2016. 

15. OPERATIONAL COMMITMENTS 

Group 

IRDA 


RM 

RM 

Approved and contracted: 

Marketing and promotions 1,147,978 7,755,000 

Consultancy and blueprint 3,147,280 2,126,926 

General expenses 334,753 — 

4,630,011 9,881,926

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