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Aethera Residences JB Review: UOA's Freehold Tower 400 m From Bukit Chagar RTS

PropertyHQ teamUpdated
Artist's impression of the Aethera Residences rooftop pool
Aethera Residences rooftop pool, artist's impression. Image: UOA Group

At a glance

Distance to RTS
About 400 m via a pedestrian link (developer figure)
Developer
UOA Group (Midtown Sanctuary Sdn Bhd)
Scale
786 units in one 52-storey tower
Sizes
About 650 to 2,594 sq ft
Asking prices
From about RM672k (650 sq ft)
Completion
Target 2030

Location and the walk to Bukit Chagar

Aethera Residences is in JB city centre near Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, about 400 m from Bukit Chagar RTS. UOA describes the route as a dedicated pedestrian link. Only CTC SkyOne, at about 300 m, is closer among the projects we track.

The 400 m figure comes from the developer and its sponsored coverage. We have not timed the walk, and the station exits are not open yet, so check how the link meets the station before you count on a covered walk in the rain. The RTS opens in February 2027 and the ride to Woodlands North takes about five minutes.

Units and prices

Aethera is a single 52-storey tower of 786 serviced apartments on a 1.2-acre freehold site. Sizes run from about 650 sq ft to 2,594 sq ft.

Layout Size Asking prices seen
1+1 bedroom 650 sq ft RM672,000 to RM980,000
2 bedroom 693 sq ft RM750,000 to RM770,000
3 bedroom (incl. dual key) 904 sq ft RM970,000 to RM1,025,000
Large units and duplexes About 2,358 sq ft RM2,712,000

Asking prices come from listings we checked on PropertyGuru on 12 October 2026, most of them priced at RM1,030 to RM1,150 psf. EdgeProp shows a starting price of RM996,200, so figures vary by source and release. Ask UOA for the dated price list.

Labelled aerial render of Aethera Residences and the Bukit Chagar RTS station area
Aethera Residences and its surroundings, labelled aerial render. Image: UOA Group

Can Singaporeans buy here?

Yes, if the unit is priced at RM1 million or more. At today’s asking prices, that rules out the 1+1 and 2-bedroom units and puts the line around the 904 sq ft 3-bedroom. If you are shown a unit just above RM1m, ask your lawyer whether the RM1m test applies before or after any rebate.

If a cheaper unit is offered to you with special developer approval, get it in writing and plan for the resale rule: sub-RM1m units bought this way can generally be resold only to Malaysians while their value stays under RM1m. Budget for 8% stamp duty and the 3% Johor levy (minimum RM30,000); our cost calculator adds it up.

Rental evidence

There is none yet, because the building is under construction until about 2030. Completed projects a little further from the station give a guide: at Twin Tower Residence, 882 sq ft 2-bedders are listed at RM3,000 to RM3,500 a month, and at TriTower 942 sq ft 2-bedders are listed at about RM3,100.

Who it suits

Aethera suits a buyer who wants a short walk to the RTS and the comfort of a listed developer, and who can wait until 2030. For Singaporeans the realistic entry point is a 3-bedroom at about RM1m or a larger unit.

It suits less well if you want income soon. By the time Aethera is done, the RTS will have been running for about three years and nearby supply will include CTC SkyOne’s 1,605 units.

What to check before you book

  1. The exact route of the pedestrian link and whether it is covered all the way to the station.
  2. That your unit is priced at RM1m or more, or has written approval for foreign purchase.
  3. The vacant possession date in the sale and purchase agreement.
  4. Maintenance fees and any short-stay letting rules.
  5. How many units on your floor and facing your side, since a single tower of 786 units means plenty of similar stock at resale.

See how it compares with the rest in condos near Bukit Chagar RTS.

ProjectDistance to RTSFromTenureDeveloperStatusCan Singaporeans buy?
Aethera Residence
Jalan Tun Abdul Razak
400 mRM672,000FreeholdUOA Group (Midtown Sanctuary Sdn Bhd)2030 (target)Most units list below RM1m. A foreign buyer needs a unit priced at RM1m or more, such as the larger 3-bedroom and duplex units, unless the developer has approval for a cheaper one.

Distances and starting prices as published by each project's source (linked under Sources), checked 12 October 2026. Prices move with each release, so ask for the current price list before you decide.

Common questions

Who is the developer of Aethera Residences?

UOA Group, through its subsidiary Midtown Sanctuary Sdn Bhd. UOA is a listed Malaysian developer better known for projects in Kuala Lumpur.

How far is Aethera from Bukit Chagar RTS?

About 400 m via a dedicated pedestrian link, according to the developer. We have not walked it yet.

Can Singaporeans buy at Aethera Residences?

Only units priced at RM1 million or more, unless the developer has special approval for a cheaper unit. At current asking prices that means the larger 3-bedroom and duplex units.

When will Aethera be completed?

Construction started in January 2026 and completion is targeted for 2030.

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Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 12 October 2026.

  1. The Star: A prime address for life across two cities (Sept 2026)
  2. UOA Group: Aethera Residences
  3. PropertyGuru: Aethera Residences listings
  4. EdgeProp: Residensi Aethera
  5. myBina: Aethera Residences construction dates
  6. New Straits Times: Foreigners hit Johor property resale wall (April 2026)