Calia Residence
Calia Residence
In short
Calia Residence is a high rise condominium in Johor Bahru, Johor by PGB Desa Heights Sdn Bhd. The development holds 1,274 units, 36 storeys, 1 to 3 bedroom layouts, built-ups from 453 to 984 sq ft. The land is freehold, completion is set for Q2 2029.
About Calia Residence
In Johor Bahru, Johor, Calia Residence is the current release, on a site of 3.61 acres. It is planned as 2 towers, 1,274 homes, 36 floors, 22 units to a floor.
There are 4 layouts on offer covering 1 to 3 bedrooms between 453 and 984 sq ft. The spread means Calia Residence is not aimed at one buyer profile alone.
Calia Residence is developed by PGB Desa Heights Sdn Bhd on freehold land. The land usage is classified as commercial under HDA.
On paper the development reads as 36 floors at 22 units each, 5 lifts serving them, a site of 3.61 acres, a commercial under HDA land title.
Unit types
Get the floor plans →Calia Residence is released in 4 layouts from 453 to 984 sq ft. The entry plan is Type A at 453 sq ft with 1 bedroom. The largest is Type D at 984 sq ft running to 3 bedrooms.
| Type | Built-up | Bedrooms | Bathrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 453 sq ft | 1 | 1 |
| B | 656 sq ft | 1+1 | 1 |
| C | 771 sq ft | 2 | 2 |
| D | 984 sq ft | 3 | 3 |
Floor plans
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Gallery
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Why buyers take it
Freehold. No lease to run down and no state consent needed on a future sale — which also means no lease-extension cost landing on a later owner.
Completion set for Q2 2029. A published target gives the liquidated damages clause in the sale and purchase agreement something to bite on. Ask for the date in the agreement, which is the one that counts.
Layouts from 453 to 984 sq ft. A spread that wide means the building is not aimed at one kind of buyer, which usually leaves a broader market when it is time to sell.
Why some walk away
27 shared facilities to maintain. Every one of them is cleaned, staffed, insured and eventually replaced out of the monthly charge. Ask for the rate per square foot and multiply it by the layout you are looking at.
It is not built yet. What you are buying is a drawing and a delivery date. Completion is set for Q2 2029, and dates set by developers move. Read the sale and purchase agreement on the liquidated damages clause, not the brochure.
No indicative price is published for this project. Without one you cannot compare it against anything else in Johor Bahru on a per-square-foot basis. Ask for the current price list by layout and floor band, not a single 'from' figure.
22 homes to a floor. That is a long corridor and a lot of doors between the lift and yours. If you have lived somewhere with eight or ten to a level, walk the corridor before you decide.
It sits on a commercial title. Housing-development protections still apply where the title says under HDA, but assessment and utility tariffs can follow the commercial schedule. Ask the developer to confirm in writing which one applies before you budget the monthly cost.
Project details
| Developer | PGB Desa Heights Sdn Bhd |
|---|---|
| Location | — |
| State | Johor |
| Property Type | High Rise Condominium |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Land Title | Commercial under HDA |
| Land Area | 3.61 acres |
| Towers | 2 |
| Total Units | 1,274 |
| Total Floors | 36 |
| Units per Floor | 22 |
| Lifts per Floor | 5 |
| Completion | Q2 2029 |
Location & Connectivity
Calia sits in the Johor Bahru city area. The relevant fact for most buyers is the crossing: the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station and the CIQ complex are both about 7.7 km away, which is a drive rather than a walk. The developer runs a complimentary shuttle bus to CIQ and the RTS station for the first two years — the route is Calia to CIQ to RTS to City Square — so budget for your own transport once that period ends.
- Larkin Sentral — 6.3 km- CIQ Johor Bahru — 7.7 km- Bukit Chagar RTS Link Station — 7.7 km- JB International Ferry Terminal — 9.6 km- Beletime Danga Bay — 2.4 km- Angsana Mall — 3.5 km- Giant Tampoi — 4.2 km- KIP Mall Tampoi — 5.6 km- Paradigm Mall — 6.4 km- Johor Bahru City Square — 6.7 km- KSL City Mall — 8.2 km- Sutera Mall — 8.2 km- Hospital Sultanah Aminah — 3.9 km- KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital — 5.0 km- KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital — 6.5 km- MindChamps PreSchool — 3.1 km- SMK Bandar Baru Uda — 5.3 km- English College Johor Bahru — 5.3 km- Foon Yew High School — 9.4 km- Southern University College — 10.4 km- Johor Golf & Country Club — 6.9 km- Legoland Malaysia — 13.5 km
Developer Background
The developer entity for Calia Residence is PGB Desa Heights Sdn Bhd. The project was launched in November 2025 with completion targeted for Q2 2029, and carries GreenRE Gold certification — a Malaysian green building rating that covers energy and water efficiency, materials and indoor environmental quality, and which has to be designed in rather than added later.
Frequently Asked Questions
**Is Calia Residence freehold?** Yes. The tenure is freehold, on a commercial title under the Housing Development Act.
**How many units and lifts does Calia Residence have?** 1,274 units in total across two towers, 637 each. There are 22 units per floor served by five lifts, on 36 storeys.
**What unit types are available at Calia Residence?** Four. Type A is 453 sq ft with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom; Type B is 656 sq ft with 1 bedroom, a study and 1 bathroom; Type C is 771 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Type D is 984 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, configured as a dual key.
**When will Calia Residence be completed?** Completion is targeted for Q2 2029. The project launched in November 2025.
**How far is Calia Residence from the RTS Link?** The Bukit Chagar RTS Link station is about 7.7 km away, as is the CIQ complex. A complimentary shuttle bus runs to both for the first two years, on a Calia to CIQ to RTS to City Square route.
**What is the ceiling height at Calia Residence?** Floor to floor is 3.1 m, which works out to roughly 2.9 m of clear ceiling. The segment norm is 2.6 to 2.8 m.
**What comes fitted in a Calia Residence unit?** Air conditioning in the living hall and all bedrooms, ceiling fans in the living hall and master bedroom, a digital lock, kitchen cabinet, kitchen hood and hob, and wardrobes in all bedrooms.
**How many car park bays come with a Calia Residence unit?** One bay for Types A, B and C, and two for Type D. Units on Level 36 get two side-by-side bays regardless of type.
Facilities
Calia Residence carries 27 facilities on the shared levels with Community Hub (Community), Entertainment Room (Community), Party Terrace (Community), Co-Working Space (Community), Premium Lounge (Community). The full list is set out below.
Location
Calia Residence is located in Johor Bahru, Johor. Nearby are transport, retail, education and health.
The address does a lot of the work at Calia Residence. The immediate surroundings hold transport, retail, education, health and leisure.
Calia sits in the Johor Bahru city area. The relevant fact for most buyers is the crossing: the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station and the CIQ complex are both about 7.7 km away, which is a drive rather than a walk. The developer runs a complimentary shuttle bus to CIQ and the RTS station for the first two years — the route is Calia to CIQ to RTS to City Square — so budget for your own transport once that period ends.
- Larkin Sentral — 6.3 km
- CIQ Johor Bahru — 7.7 km
- Bukit Chagar RTS Link Station — 7.7 km
- JB International Ferry Terminal — 9.6 km
- Beletime Danga Bay — 2.4 km
- Angsana Mall — 3.5 km
- Giant Tampoi — 4.2 km
- KIP Mall Tampoi — 5.6 km
- Paradigm Mall — 6.4 km
- Johor Bahru City Square — 6.7 km
- KSL City Mall — 8.2 km
- Sutera Mall — 8.2 km
Developer: PGB Desa Heights Sdn Bhd
Calia Residence is developed by PGB Desa Heights Sdn Bhd. See other projects by this developer →
Calia Residence, answered
Is Calia Residence freehold or leasehold?
Calia Residence in Johor Bahru, Johor is held on a freehold title on a commercial under HDA land title.
What unit types are available at Calia Residence?
Calia Residence offers 4 layouts from 453 to 984 sq ft — Type A at 453 sq ft, Type B at 656 sq ft, Type C at 771 sq ft, Type D at 984 sq ft.
How many units does Calia Residence have?
Calia Residence in Johor Bahru, Johor has 1,274 units across 36 floors at 22 units per floor.
When will Calia Residence be completed?
Completion for Calia Residence is scheduled for Q2 2029 Dates are set by the developer and can move.
Who is the developer of Calia Residence?
Calia Residence is developed by PGB Desa Heights Sdn Bhd.
Where exactly is Calia Residence?
Calia Residence is in Johor Bahru, Johor Malaysia.
How do I get the floor plans for Calia Residence?
Message us on WhatsApp and a licensed representative sends the floor plans, the current developer price list and unit availability for Calia Residence. There is no fee to the buyer.
Is Calia Residence freehold?
Yes. The tenure is freehold, on a commercial title under the Housing Development Act.
How many units and lifts does Calia Residence have?
1,274 units in total across two towers, 637 each. There are 22 units per floor served by five lifts, on 36 storeys.
How far is Calia Residence from the RTS Link?
The Bukit Chagar RTS Link station is about 7.7 km away, as is the CIQ complex. A complimentary shuttle bus runs to both for the first two years, on a Calia to CIQ to RTS to City Square route.
What is the ceiling height at Calia Residence?
Floor to floor is 3.1 m, which works out to roughly 2.9 m of clear ceiling. The segment norm is 2.6 to 2.8 m.
What comes fitted in a Calia Residence unit?
Air conditioning in the living hall and all bedrooms, ceiling fans in the living hall and master bedroom, a digital lock, kitchen cabinet, kitchen hood and hob, and wardrobes in all bedrooms.
How many car park bays come with a Calia Residence unit?
One bay for Types A, B and C, and two for Type D. Units on Level 36 get two side-by-side bays regardless of type.
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Guides worth reading before you decide
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Freehold vs leasehold, and what it changes for you
The land title is recorded as Commercial under HDA — what that does to the monthly bill.
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