Danga Bay, Johor Bahru, Johor • Serviced Residence
Calia Residence is a freehold twin-tower serviced apartment development by PGB Desa Heights Sdn. Bhd. (Paragon Globe Berhad Group), rising on a 3.61-acre parcel along Skudai Avenue in Danga Bay,…
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Calia Residence is a freehold serviced residence in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru, Johor, by PGB Desa Heights Sdn. Bhd. (Paragon Globe Berhad Group), with layouts around 453 - 984 sqft, completing Not disclosed — confirm SPA and vacant possession dates with Lewis, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.8%–4.4%. Lewis Chong rates it 7.2/10 — a conditional buy. Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.
Own-Stay Buyer. Long-term holding / Transit access / Own stay.
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Project visual reference.
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Type A • Floor / layout plan
Type A layout — a 453 sqft 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, the entry-level layout at Calia Residence.
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Bedrooms
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Nearest MRT / LRT
Nearest Mall
| Project Name | Calia Residence |
|---|---|
| Location | Danga Bay, Johor Bahru, Johor |
| Developer | PGB Desa Heights Sdn. Bhd. (Paragon Globe Berhad Group) |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Completion Year | Not disclosed — confirm SPA and vacant possession dates with Lewis |
| Price From | Contact for Pricing |
| Built-up Range | 453 - 984 sqft |
| Bedrooms | 1 - 3 |
| Total Units | 1,274 units across 2 towers of 36 storeys (637 units per tower) |
| Nearest MRT / LRT | Bukit Chagar RTS Link station (Johor Bahru-Singapore rail link) |
| Nearest Mall | KSL City Mall & KSL Resort |
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Freehold twin-tower development on a 3.61-acre parcel along Skudai Avenue in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru
2 towers of 36 storeys, 1,274 units total, across 4 unit types from 453 to 984 sqft
27 facilities including an infinity pool, pickleball courts, co-working spaces and wellness/yoga zones
Dual-Key layout available (Type D, 984 sqft) for two separately lettable income streams
Hotel-style management by Aurum Stay under a turnkey, revenue-sharing investment model
Shuttle services to CIQ, the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, KSL City and Mid Valley Southkey
Use these numbers as a shortlist guide for unit comparison.
Pricing not published yet — WhatsApp Lewis for the latest price list
Quick guide only. Lewis can help check a more realistic bank package before you book.
Estimated instalment
RM 2,866
Maintenance guide
RM 159
Sinking fund guide
RM 16
Assessment & quit rent guide
RM 84
Monthly holding guide
RM 3,125
Cash buffer guide
RM 101,500
Instalment assumes 90% margin, 4.2% p.a., 35 years — indicative of the current Bank Negara OPR environment; confirm actual rates with your bank.
Use this as a viewing checklist. Confirm exact travel time with Google Maps or Waze on your actual viewing day.
Nearest MRT / LRT
Bukit Chagar RTS Link station (Johor Bahru-Singapore rail link)
Nearest mall
KSL City Mall & KSL Resort
Lewis's honest take: overall score, realistic rental yield, the main risks, and which alternatives to compare before you decide.
Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.
Suitable for
Avoid if
May not suit buyers who need to move in immediately or inspect the exact completed unit.
Risk
Low-Medium
Holding Period
5-8 years
Confidence
7.2/10
Lewis's screening model
7.2/10
Scored by the same model across every project on this site — price, tenure, location and rental demand. A screening aid, not a personal valuation.
Relative Value
Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience.
6.9/10
Location Score
Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience.
7.7/10
Rental Demand
Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand.
7.2/10
Accessibility
Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps.
7.8/10
Future Growth
Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts.
7.0/10
Supply Risk Control
Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply.
7.5/10
Liquidity
Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later.
7.0/10
Score is a value-first Lewis framework using brochure facts, public map/infrastructure signals, rental-source checks, supply-risk control and market-source verification. A low price alone does not create a high score.
The score is not a decoration. Each factor points to what must be verified before booking.
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| Factor | Score | Why it matters | What to verify next |
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| Relative Value | 6.9/10 | Whether the entry price is justified by location quality, rental support, supply risk control and resale audience. | Compare price against location quality, rent support, supply risk and resale audience before treating it as a good deal. |
| Location Score | 7.7/10 | Area strength, amenity depth, maturity and daily convenience. | Check daily route, surrounding amenities, road access and actual neighbourhood feel. |
| Rental Demand | 7.2/10 | Tenant depth from jobs, lifestyle, education, medical, rail and city demand. | Compare current PropertyGuru, iProperty and SPEEDHOME rental listings before relying on the estimate. |
| Accessibility | 7.8/10 | Rail, road, commute and practical access signals from public information and maps. | Verify Google Maps or Waze travel time during peak hour, not only brochure distance. |
| Future Growth | 7.0/10 | Infrastructure, commercial development, township maturity and growth catalysts. | Check MRT Corp, DBKL, developer masterplans and latest area development news. |
| Supply Risk Control | 7.5/10 | Higher score means healthier control against nearby competing supply. | Compare nearby launches, completed stock, rental competition and density before booking. |
| Liquidity | 7.0/10 | Estimated resale audience depth and ability to exit later. | Check Brickz, EdgeProp and comparable resale supply so the exit audience is realistic. |
Expected rental
RM 2,200 - RM 2,550
Estimated yield
3.8% - 4.4%
Tenant profile
Own-Stay Buyer
Estimate only. Confirm current furnished rent, vacancy buffer, maintenance fee and competing completed supply before booking. Updated: September 2026 · brochure completion reference: Not disclosed — confirm SPA and vacant possession dates with Lewis.
Freehold twin-tower development on a 3.61-acre parcel along Skudai Avenue in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru 2 towers of 36 storeys, 1,274 units total, across 4 unit types from 453 to 984 sqft 27 facilities including an infinity pool, pickleball courts, co-working spaces and wellness/yoga zones
Freehold twin-tower development on a 3.61-acre parcel along Skudai Avenue in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru
2 towers of 36 storeys, 1,274 units total, across 4 unit types from 453 to 984 sqft
27 facilities including an infinity pool, pickleball courts, co-working spaces and wellness/yoga zones
Dual-Key layout available (Type D, 984 sqft) for two separately lettable income streams
Hotel-style management by Aurum Stay under a turnkey, revenue-sharing investment model
May not suit buyers who need to move in immediately or inspect the exact completed unit.
Traffic and actual travel time should be checked during weekday peak hour.
Final package, rebate, car park allocation and legal fee support can change without notice.
Rental estimate should be checked against current completed supply nearby.
Construction timeline and VP date should be reconfirmed with the developer.
Likely target audience: local own-stay families, upgraders or practical renters in the surrounding area.
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Common buyer questions, related projects and a shorter enquiry form for next-step checks.
PGB Desa Heights Sdn. Bhd. has not published an open price list for Calia Residence. Unit layouts run 453 to 984 sqft across 1-Bedroom, 1+1-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom and 3-Bedroom Dual-Key types, and pricing varies by tower and unit type. WhatsApp Lewis for the current nett price, package and remaining unit availability.
Calia Residence is a freehold development.
It sits along Skudai Avenue in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru, minutes from the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, the CIQ checkpoint to Singapore, KSL City Mall and Mid Valley Southkey.
The project is developed by PGB Desa Heights Sdn. Bhd., part of the Paragon Globe Berhad Group.
Type A: 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom, 453 sqft. Type B: 1+1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom, 656 sqft. Type C: 2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom, 771 sqft. Type D (Dual-Key): 3-Bedroom 3-Bathroom, 984 sqft.
Calia Residence has 2 towers of 36 storeys each, with 637 units per tower, totalling 1,274 units on a 3.61-acre freehold parcel.
The development features 27 facilities, including an infinity pool, pickleball courts, co-working spaces, wellness and yoga zones, family activity areas, smart home systems and EV charging bays.
Aurum Stay provides hotel-style professional management under a turnkey, revenue-sharing investment model, aimed at owners who want a managed rental income stream.
Calia Residence is a freehold serviced residence in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru, Johor, by PGB Desa Heights Sdn. Bhd. (Paragon Globe Berhad Group), with layouts around 453 - 984 sqft, completing Not disclosed — confirm SPA and vacant possession dates with Lewis, with an estimated gross rental yield of 3.8%–4.4%. Lewis Chong rates it 7.2/10 — a conditional buy. CONDITIONAL. Worth studying, but only after confirming transaction evidence, rent, supply and unit selection.
Calia Residence has a Lewis Investment Score of 7.2/10 based on relative value, rental demand, supply risk control, liquidity, location quality, accessibility and future growth. Low price alone does not make a project top tier.
Ask Lewis to verify current nearby rental listings as the starting rental check, then compare maintenance, vacancy and furnishing cost before making an investment decision.
The current framework labels the project risk as Low-Medium. The final risk depends on latest nett price, unit selection, competing supply and rental evidence.
Calia Residence is most suitable for Own-Stay Buyer, Transit-Focused Buyer.
Calia Residence may not suit Short-Term Flipper, Buyer needing immediate move-in.
The exit strategy is to buy a unit with clear resale audience, practical layout, sensible entry price and rental demand that can still compete with nearby completed projects.
Buyers comparing Calia Residence usually also look at Florian Residence (Vista Tiara), Country Garden Danga Bay and Amora Park @ Aliff Harmoni, Tampoi. The better choice depends on budget, area and purpose — compare by Lewis Score, commute, rent evidence, maintenance and layout.
Check Brickz, EdgeProp and NAPIC evidence for actual transaction range, completed comparable prices and supply trend before relying on asking price.
The suggested holding period is 5-8 years, subject to loan comfort, vacancy buffer, market cycle and personal exit plan.
Foreign buyers can purchase units meeting the Johor foreign-buyer minimum threshold of RM 1,000,000. Confirm current available unit pricing and State Authority Consent requirements with Lewis.
Foreign buyers pay a flat 8% stamp duty on the purchase price (effective 1 January 2026 under Budget 2025/2026, replacing the graduated 1%–4% citizen scale). Malaysian permanent residents (PR) continue to enjoy standard citizen rates.
Calia Residence can suit own-stay buyers comparing Danga Bay, Johor Bahru because it offers serviced residence options with pricing on request, with freehold tenure and layouts around 453 - 984 sqft.
For investment, compare Calia Residence against nearby completed rental supply, realistic furnishing cost, maintenance fee and tenant demand before booking.
Ask for latest nett price, rebate, package validity, available unit stack, car park allocation, maintenance estimate, floor plan and loan comfort check.
Lewis Chong, REN 69566 under IQI Global, can help compare latest package, floor plan, loan comfort, rental logic and alternatives.
The nearest MRT/LRT reference is Bukit Chagar RTS Link station (Johor Bahru-Singapore rail link). Confirm actual walking distance and any covered link before relying on transit access.
The nearest mall reference is KSL City Mall & KSL Resort, along with Bukit Chagar RTS Link station (Johor Bahru-Singapore rail link) and CIQ Johor Bahru checkpoint to Singapore. Confirm current retail, school and healthcare access before booking.
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