Skudai
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Skudai is a rapidly expanding suburb of Johor Bahru
, the largest city in and the capital of the state of Johor
in southern Malaysia. Skudai is part of the new growth corridor of southwest Johor, which includes the Senai International Airport
, Tanjung Pelepas Port and the proposed new administrative capital of Johor, Bandar Nusajaya
. Its population ranges between 160,000 and 210,000. It is the headquarters of the Johor Bahru Central Municipal Council and it is home to the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
campus.
Skudai is located 8 km, 4 km and 16 km from Kulai
, Senai
and Johor Bahru
city (bandaraya) respectively.
Nearby towns and housing areas are Taman Universiti
, Taman Sri Skudai, Taman Desa Skudai, Taman Sri Putri, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Taman Pulai Utama, Mutiara Rini, Taman Melawati, Taman Damai Jaya, Taman Nesa, Taman Nesa 2, Taman Bukit Gemilang, Taman Impian Skudai, Taman Sutera Utama, Bandar Selesa Jaya, Taman Bukit Indah, Taman Timor, Taman Seri Orkid, Taman Tan Sri Yaakob, Taman Jaya, Taman Skudai Baru, Taman Pulai Utama, Taman Pulai flora, Taman Skudai Indah, Taman Nusa Bestari, Taman Nusa Bestari 2, Taman Skudai Ria and Taman Impian Emas.
Mas Selamat bin Kastari
of the Jemaah Islamiah terrorist organisation was a most wanted fugitive who escaped from Singapore police custody. He was recaptured in the vicinity of Skudai in April 2009.
, hence the number of shopping centres built around Skudai. The shopping centres that are in and within Skudai are Skudai Parade, Jusco
Taman Universiti, KIP Mart, Skudai Mall, The Store
in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Sutera Mall in Taman Sutera Utama, U Mall in Taman Pulai Utama, Bestmart in Taman Nusa Bestari, Giant Hypermarket
which along the Jalan Skudai. The latter two shopping centres were abandoned. Skudai plaza was abandoned due to bankruptcy attributing to poor business while Kemayan City was abandoned during the period of economic downturn.
In fact, Kemayan City was planned to be Johor Baru's single biggest integrated shopping and commercial development project with its 64,800 sq m of retail space. Kemayan City will be refurbished and redeveloped into a contemporary shopping mall known as B8 mall starting mid 2010. It is expected to be completed to the end of 2012.
As for tertiary education institution, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
(UTM), a leading university in Engineering in Malaysia has its main campus situated 3 km from at Taman Universiti. Besides, Skudai also has Southern College in proximity.
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia. Johor Bahru is the southernmost city of the Eurasian mainland...
, the largest city in and the capital of the state of Johor
Johor
Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri...
in southern Malaysia. Skudai is part of the new growth corridor of southwest Johor, which includes the Senai International Airport
Senai International Airport
Senai International Airport , officially known as Sultan Ismail International Airport , is an airport located in the town of Senai, near Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The airport is the secondary hub for Firefly.-History:Opened in 1974, it serves the state of Johor as well as people from the southern...
, Tanjung Pelepas Port and the proposed new administrative capital of Johor, Bandar Nusajaya
Bandar Nusajaya
Nusajaya is a regional city, located west of Johor, Malaysia.-Kota Iskandar :The JSNAC at Nusajaya houses the Johor State and Federal government department offices and spans over 320 acres with landscaped gardens and parks...
. Its population ranges between 160,000 and 210,000. It is the headquarters of the Johor Bahru Central Municipal Council and it is home to the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is the oldest public engineering and technological university in Malaysia. The university specialises in technical studies, with separate faculties for Education, Pure Sciences, Management, and Human Resources Development. It is the country's major source of graduate...
campus.
Skudai is located 8 km, 4 km and 16 km from Kulai
Kulai
Kulai , is a town in the Kulaijaya district of Johor, Malaysia. The town is 29 km from Johor Bahru city and 8 km from Skudai.-Administration:...
, Senai
Senai
Senai is a transit town situated 25 kilometres northwest of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Apart from the Senai International Airport, it is also the base for several major multinational electronics manufacturers...
and Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia. Johor Bahru is the southernmost city of the Eurasian mainland...
city (bandaraya) respectively.
Nearby towns and housing areas are Taman Universiti
Taman Universiti
Taman Universiti is a university town near Johor Bahru City in Malaysia. It is located between Skudai and Pulai. It was given bandaraya status in 2002....
, Taman Sri Skudai, Taman Desa Skudai, Taman Sri Putri, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Taman Pulai Utama, Mutiara Rini, Taman Melawati, Taman Damai Jaya, Taman Nesa, Taman Nesa 2, Taman Bukit Gemilang, Taman Impian Skudai, Taman Sutera Utama, Bandar Selesa Jaya, Taman Bukit Indah, Taman Timor, Taman Seri Orkid, Taman Tan Sri Yaakob, Taman Jaya, Taman Skudai Baru, Taman Pulai Utama, Taman Pulai flora, Taman Skudai Indah, Taman Nusa Bestari, Taman Nusa Bestari 2, Taman Skudai Ria and Taman Impian Emas.
Mas Selamat bin Kastari
Mas Selamat bin Kastari
Mas Selamat bin Kastari , an Indonesian-born Singaporean, was for more than a year Singapore's most-wanted fugitive after escaping from detention on 27 February 2008. The search for him has been described as the largest manhunt ever launched in Singapore...
of the Jemaah Islamiah terrorist organisation was a most wanted fugitive who escaped from Singapore police custody. He was recaptured in the vicinity of Skudai in April 2009.
Shopping
Skudai has a large catchment areaCatchment area (human geography)
In human geography, a catchment area is the area and population from which a city or individual service attracts visitors or customers. For example, a school catchment area is the geographic area from which students are eligible to attend a local school...
, hence the number of shopping centres built around Skudai. The shopping centres that are in and within Skudai are Skudai Parade, Jusco
JUSCO
is the acronym for Japan United Stores Company, a chain of "general merchandise stores" and the largest of its type in Japan. The various JUSCO companies are subsidiaries of ÆON Co., Ltd.....
Taman Universiti, KIP Mart, Skudai Mall, The Store
The Store
The Store is a 1932 novel by Thomas Sigismund Stribling. It won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1933. It is the second book of the Vaidan trilogy, comprising The Forge, The Store, and Unfinished Cathedral.-Introduction:...
in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Sutera Mall in Taman Sutera Utama, U Mall in Taman Pulai Utama, Bestmart in Taman Nusa Bestari, Giant Hypermarket
Giant Hypermarket
Giant Hypermarket is a major supermarket and retailer chain in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and UAE. It is a subsidiary of Dairy Farm International Holdings .-History:...
which along the Jalan Skudai. The latter two shopping centres were abandoned. Skudai plaza was abandoned due to bankruptcy attributing to poor business while Kemayan City was abandoned during the period of economic downturn.
In fact, Kemayan City was planned to be Johor Baru's single biggest integrated shopping and commercial development project with its 64,800 sq m of retail space. Kemayan City will be refurbished and redeveloped into a contemporary shopping mall known as B8 mall starting mid 2010. It is expected to be completed to the end of 2012.
Food
Malay, Chinese, and Indian food are being served in restaurants and food stalls. A large variety is available throughout the area. Mamak restaurants are mostly available in Taman Universiti.Economy
As is the norm with many parts of southern johor, many people in Skudai are from other states in Malaysia, attracted by better employment opportunities and double the exchange rate in neighbor Singapore. These immigrants would rent houses in Skudai and other parts of johor, with many preferring to settle down here some years down the road. This has created a housing boom in this area as many local young people are also starting families of their own. The higher income that residents can earn from working in Singapore have resulted in higher disposable income too, thus spurring the entertainment and automotive sectors in johor.Schools
The secondary schools in Skudai are- SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN TAMAN TUN AMINAH
- SEKOLAH MENENGAH TAMAN SKUDAI BARU,
- SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN TAMAN SELESA JAYA 1,
- SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN TAMAN SELESA JAYA 2SMK Taman Selesa Jaya 2SMK Taman Selesa Jaya 2 is a day school in Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. The enrollment of students is controlled by the state Education Department of Johor. Its official school code for the record at the Johor Bahru District Education Office is JEA 1084. It does not have a formal name in English but it...
, - SEKOLAH MENENGAH TAMAN UNIVERSITI,
- SEKOLAH MENENGAH TAMAN UNIVERSITI 2,
- SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN SKUDAI,
- SEKOLAH MENENGAH TAMAN DESA SKUDAI,
- SEKOLAH MENENGAH TAMAN MUTIARA RINI 1,
- SEKOLAH MENENGAH TAMAN MUTIARA RINI 2,
As for tertiary education institution, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is the oldest public engineering and technological university in Malaysia. The university specialises in technical studies, with separate faculties for Education, Pure Sciences, Management, and Human Resources Development. It is the country's major source of graduate...
(UTM), a leading university in Engineering in Malaysia has its main campus situated 3 km from at Taman Universiti. Besides, Skudai also has Southern College in proximity.