After producing a similar list for Klang Valley last year, it’s about time that we draw a spotlight to the co-working spaces of Johor, in an area that’s starting to be filled with businesses ready to make their stake in Malaysia, and a community of its own.
What we’ve noticed is that the co-working space scene in Johor was bitten by the co-working bug at least since 1998 (Men Inn Work).
Just going through the Johor Bharu co-working spaces can be a mind-boggling experience, so here is a simplified list for Malaysians who would like to compare the prices of co-working spaces available there, to figure out what they can afford, and a glimpse of what the spaces are like.
*++ denotes that there are other packages offered for the same space. In that case, we will usually list the lowest rate of the packages offered*
Hot Desks
Hot desks are probably the most ideal for the digital nomads or budding startup entrepreneur, or even just a student looking for an area to focus on their work.
Many places offer daily or even weekly rates, allowing users to jump around until they find their ideal spot.
| Co-Working Space | Location | Rates/Month | Rates/Day | Selling Point |
| BIG WHEEL | Tebrau | RM188 | N/A | International and local tenants |
| DreamSpace | Tebrau | RM150 | RM29 | A big network to support SMEs |
| DreamSpace Puteri Harbour | Puteri Harbour | RM150 | RM29 | Near Puteri Harbour and co-living accommodations |
| Infinity8 | Johor Bahru | RM270 | N/A | Free parking and a library |
| Iskandar Space | Iskandar Puteri | RM120 | RM50 | A grassroots entrepreneurship centre |
| JHub Offices | Downtown Johor | RM199++ | N/A | Luxurious ambiance and a gym |
| Noah Suite Office Desk | Taman Molek | RM350 | RM15 | Experienced and established in 1998 |
| Regus | Jalan Wong Ah Fook | RM569 | RM27++ | Very flexible tenancy and a kitchen |
| The Q Business Centre | Mount Austin | RM88 | N/A | Free parking |
| V Workspace | Jalan Ceria | RM288 | RM45 | Offers PCs |
Dedicated Desk
A dedicated desk allows you more flexibility than an office while still being able to have a desk set up just for you. In some co-working spaces, the fixed desks are even cordoned off into a more private space compared to the hotdesk area.
If you’re looking for something more long-term, a dedicated desk is something to consider during your co-working space travels.
| Co-Working Space | Location | Rates/Month | Selling Point |
| BIG WHEEL | Tebrau | RM288++ | A big network to support SMEs |
| DreamSpace | Puteri Harbour | RM350 | Near Puteri Harbour & co-living accomodations |
| Infinity8 | Johor Bahru | RM270 | Free parking and a library |
| Iskandar Space | Iskandar Puteri | RM250 | A grassroots entrepreneurship centre |
| Melting Pot | Taman Molek | RM1,088 | Offers PCs and free parking |
| Regus | Jalan Wong Ah Fook | RM700 | Very flexible tenancy & a kitchen |
| The Q Business Centre | Mount Austin | RM1,500 | Free parking |
| V Workspace | Jalan Ceria | RM499 | Offers PCs and free parking |
Private Office
The private offices is suitable for teams that may seek a bit of privacy, or even individuals that would like to have space for their own to run their business. It could be good for teamwork and morale to have a dedicated space to call home in, or even if your startup or team has grown bigger.
| Co-Working Space | Location | Rates/Month | Selling Point |
| BIG WHEEL | Tebrau | RM650++ | A big network to support SMEs |
| DreamSpace | Puteri Harbour | Upon Inquiry | Near Puteri Harbour & co-living accomodations |
| Iskandar Space | Iskandar Puteri | RM1,500 | A grassroots entrepreneurship centre |
| JHub Offices | Downtown Johor | RM699++ | Luxurious ambiance and a gym |
| Men Inn Work | Taman Molek | Upon Inquiry | Prime location and experienced space |
| My Cloud Labs | Jalan Molek | RM650 | Internet points for every room |
| Noah Suite Office Desk | Taman Molek | RM990 | Experienced. Established in 1998 |
| The Q Business Centre | Mount Austin | RM500++ | Free parking |
| V Workspace | Jalan Ceria | RM850 | Offers PCs and free parking |
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The state government seems quite intent on developing Johor into another tech hub in Malaysia, and it makes sense as Johor is currently going through a rapid stage of growth, and not to mention the existence of Iskandar, and the accompanying Iskandar Space.
If the environment in Johor continues to be conducive to business growth, then we might just see a co-working space boom there like we’ve seen in KL too.
Feature Image Credit: Iskandar Space