Developer
Developer & Corporate Group
The Iconic by PGB is a freehold serviced apartment in Johor Bahru. The project developer named in the sales kit is PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd — a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paragon Globe Berhad (PGB) per Bursa Malaysia announcements. This page summarises only officially cited relationships and does not claim Joland Group and PGB are the same legal company.
1. Developer behind The Iconic
Sales materials name PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd as the developer. A Bursa Malaysia general announcement dated 3 November 2023 describes PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paragon Globe Berhad in connection with a proposed freehold land acquisition in Johor Bahru.
Register interest on paragoniconic.com for sales enquiries. The sales channel is separate from the developer and listed parent.
Sources: project sales kit; https://www.klsescreener.com/v2/announcements/view/5884595 ; https://www.pgbgroup.com.my/corporate-profile
2. How Joland Group, PGB and PGB Iconic connect
PGB Iconic develops The Iconic and sits under Paragon Globe Berhad as a wholly-owned subsidiary (Bursa filing).
PGB’s corporate profile states the listed group began as Goh Ban Huat Berhad (1948), that Paragon Adventure Sdn Bhd undertook a mandatory takeover in 2017, and that the group was rebranded as Paragon Globe Berhad in 2018.
The Star (31 January 2024) reports that Paragon Adventure Sdn Bhd is a member company of Joland Group and that Joland Group and PGB expand their respective portfolios. Related through control/shareholding history does not mean identical legal entities.
Paragon Maplewood is associated with Joland Group (and a Kuopacific JV per launch press). It is not a PGB Iconic development.
Sources: https://www.pgbgroup.com.my/corporate-profile ; https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/01/31/embarking-on-expansion ; https://www.klsescreener.com/v2/announcements/view/5884595
3. Key corporate milestones (PGB official timeline)
1948 — Origins as Goh Ban Huat Berhad (PGB Corporate Profile).
2017 — Paragon Adventure Sdn Bhd majority control / mandatory takeover (PGB Corporate Profile).
2018 — Renamed Paragon Globe Berhad (PGB Corporate Profile).
2019–2025 — PGB Key Milestones list Pekan Sentral phases, Paragon Market Place, Desa 27 / Desa 100, detached factories, PGB Hostel, Sepang Medical Centre, Calia Residences and related items. Refer to the official timeline for exact status wording.
Source: https://www.pgbgroup.com.my/corporate-profile
4a. Selected Paragon Globe Berhad portfolio
Projects associated with the PGB group on official materials include The Iconic (PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd), Calia Residences, Pekan Sentral, Paragon Market Place, Desa 27, Desa 100, industrial detached factories, PGB Hostel and Sepang Medical Centre. Status and entity labels follow PGB publications and Bursa filings — re-check official sources before relying on them.
- The Iconic — JB — serviced apartment — PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd
- Calia Residences — launched (PGB milestones)
- Pekan Sentral Phases 1–3 — commercial/mixed (PGB milestones)
- Paragon Market Place — completed (PGB milestones)
- Desa 27 / Desa 100 — launched (PGB milestones)
- Sepang Medical Centre — completed (PGB milestones)
4b. Selected Joland Group portfolio (separate developer list)
Joland Group’s official site lists projects including Paragon Suites @ CIQ, Paragon Residences @ Straits View, Bizhub Skudai 8, Paragon Gateway (ongoing), Grand Paragon Hotel, Kukup Golf Resort and Paragon Private and International School. Paragon Maplewood is marketed at paragonmaplewood.com and is associated with Joland (with JV partner per press), not PGB Iconic.
- Paragon Maplewood — Tampoi — Joland / Kuopacific JV (press) — https://paragonmaplewood.com
- Paragon Suites @ CIQ — completed (Joland Business)
- Paragon Residences @ Straits View — completed (Joland Business)
- Bizhub Skudai 8 — completed (Joland Business)
- Paragon Gateway — ongoing (Joland Business)
- Grand Paragon Hotel JB / Kukup Golf Resort — hospitality (Joland site)
5. Explore related developments
Explore other PGB group information at https://www.pgbgroup.com.my/ and Joland’s portfolio at https://jolandgroup.com.my/. For a Paragon-branded residential site under Joland (not PGB Iconic), see https://paragonmaplewood.com.
Internal pages: /pgb-iconic-sdn-bhd/, /paragon-globe-berhad/, /joland-group-and-pgb/.
PGB group portfolio (official sources)
| Project | Location | Type | Status | Developer entity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Iconic by PGB | Johor Bahru city centre corridor (near CIQ / Bukit Chagar RTS context per project marketing) | Residential — serviced apartment (twin towers) | Upcoming / ongoing marketing | PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd | PGB group site / project sales materials |
| Calia Residences by PGB | Johor (per PGB milestones / gallery coverage) | Residential — high-rise | Launched (per PGB Key Milestones) | Paragon Globe Berhad group | PGB Key Milestones |
| Pekan Sentral (Phases 1–3) | Johor | Commercial / mixed (as described on PGB site) | Phase 1 completed; Phase 2 completed; Phase 3 launched (per PGB milestones) | Paragon Globe Berhad group | PGB Key Milestones |
| Paragon Market Place | Johor | Commercial / retail | Completed (per PGB Key Milestones) | Paragon Globe Berhad group | PGB Key Milestones |
| Desa 27 by PGB | Johor | Residential | Launched (per PGB Key Milestones) | Paragon Globe Berhad group | PGB Key Milestones |
| Desa 100 by PGB | Johor | Residential | Launched (per PGB Key Milestones) | Paragon Globe Berhad group | PGB Key Milestones |
| Detached Factories (D1–D4) | Johor industrial locations (per PGB portfolio) | Industrial | Various completed / launched statuses on PGB milestones — refer to official site for phase detail | Paragon Globe Berhad group | PGB Key Milestones |
| PGB Hostel | Johor (per PGB milestones) | Hospitality / accommodation | Launched (per PGB Key Milestones) | Paragon Globe Berhad group | PGB Key Milestones |
| Sepang Medical Centre | Sepang, Selangor | Healthcare / mixed infrastructure | Completed (per PGB Key Milestones) | Paragon Globe Berhad group | PGB Key Milestones |
Joland Group portfolio (separate list — not PGB Iconic)
| Project | Location | Type | Status | Developer entity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon Maplewood | Tampoi, Johor Bahru | Residential — serviced apartment / condo marketing | Ongoing marketing (refer to official project site) | Joland Group (joint venture with Kuopacific Group Malaysia per launch press) | www.paragonmaplewood.com; launch press naming Joland & Kuopacific |
| Paragon Signature Suites | Jalan Abdul Samad, Kampung Bahru, Johor Bahru | Residential — serviced apartment | Launched / under construction (press coverage) | Joland Group (Paragon Urban Sdn Bhd per project marketing) | paragonmaplewood.com Signature Suites page; EdgeProp / launch coverage |
| Paragon Suites @ CIQ | Johor Bahru (CIQ corridor) | Residential | Completed (listed under Joland Property Development — Completed) | Joland Group | Joland Group Business page |
| Paragon Residences @ Straits View | Johor Bahru | Residential | Completed (Joland Business page) | Joland Group | Joland Group Business page |
| Bizhub Skudai 8 | Skudai, Johor | Commercial / industrial business hub | Completed (Joland Business page) | Joland Group | Joland Group Business page |
| Paragon Gateway | Johor Bahru (Taman Suria / Tebrau Highway context per press) | Mixed development / services apartment | Ongoing (Joland Business page) | Joland Group (JV with Kuopacific Group Malaysia per The Star) | paragonmaplewood.com Gateway page; Joland Business; The Star 31 Jan 2024 |
| Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru | Johor Bahru | Hospitality | Refer to Joland official site | Joland Group | Joland Group official website |
| Kukup Golf Resort | Kukup, Johor | Hospitality / tourism | Refer to Joland official site | Joland Group | Joland Group official website |
| Paragon Private and International School | Johor | Education | Completed (Joland Business page) | Joland Group | Joland Group Business page |
Corporate FAQs
Who is the developer of The Iconic by PGB?
The project developer named in the sales kit is PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd. Bursa Malaysia announcements describe PGB Iconic Sdn Bhd as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paragon Globe Berhad.
Is Joland Group related to Paragon Globe Berhad?
They are related through corporate control history, but they are not the same legal company. PGB’s corporate profile states that Paragon Adventure Sdn Bhd undertook a mandatory takeover in 2017 and the listed company was renamed Paragon Globe Berhad in 2018. The Star (31 Jan 2024) reports that Paragon Adventure is a member company of Joland Group. Always verify current shareholding in official filings.
What other projects are developed by this corporate group?
List portfolios separately. Paragon Globe Berhad’s official milestones include projects such as Pekan Sentral, Paragon Market Place, Desa 27, Desa 100, industrial detached factories, PGB Hostel, Sepang Medical Centre, and Calia Residences. Joland Group’s official site lists projects such as Paragon Suites @ CIQ, Paragon Residences @ Straits View, Bizhub Skudai 8, Paragon Gateway, Grand Paragon Hotel, and related hospitality/education assets. Paragon Maplewood is associated with Joland Group (with JV partner per press), not with PGB Iconic as developer.
Where are their developments located?
PGB’s published milestones and public reporting emphasise Johor developments, with additional items such as Sepang Medical Centre in Selangor. Joland Group’s published projects are also concentrated in Johor (including Johor Bahru, Skudai, Kukup and related corridors). Refer to each official website for the current map of projects.
Primary sources cited on this topic
Corporate ownership and project particulars are subject to official company filings, Bursa Malaysia announcements, and the Sale & Purchase Agreement. This page summarises publicly available official information and does not assert that Joland Group and Paragon Globe Berhad are the same legal entity.
Informational only. Corporate ownership and project particulars are subject to official filings and the Sale & Purchase Agreement.