Malaysia Johor Regent TMJ’s Plan to Sell Singapore Land Clouded by Huge Tax Bill

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 02 September 2026, 23:00 UTC By Low De Wei and Niluksi Koswanage 1 min read

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A Malaysian royal’s plan to sell a tract of land in the heart of Singapore faces a complication: a tax bill that may exceed $1 billion.

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