KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Desaru Coast has formalised a partnership with Singapore's ONE°15 Marina, a subsidiary of SUTL Enterprise (SUTL), a leading developer, operator and consultant of integrated marinas.
The collaboration aims to enhance Desaru Coast’s tourism offerings by optimising key infrastructure assets, including the ferry terminal.
Director of Business Services, Destination Resorts and Hotels Sdn Bhd, parent company of Desaru Ferry Sdn Bhd, owner and operator of Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, Karina Ridzuan said the partnership reflects the strong bilateral cooperation between Singapore and Johor with the impending Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and demonstrates investor confidence in Desaru Coast.
“As a premier coastal destination in Johor, we are delighted to partner with the esteemed ONE°15 Marina to introduce premium marina facilities and curated sailing experiences at the Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal.
“ONE°15 Marina Desaru Coast Malaysia catalyses the marine and leisure economy by placing our destination on the global yachting map welcoming an international community of yacht owners, club members, and seasoned boaters in search of new and vibrant destinations.
“The collaboration will see ONE°15 Marina Desaru Coast operate wet and dry berths at the Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal and the introduction of a suite of sailing experiences for guests at the destination,” Karina said in a statement.
The announcement was made in Singapore at the Desaru Coast booth on the second day of Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) 2025.
She added that by enabling seamless maritime access and offering new experiences, Desaru Coast aims to reinforce its position as a vibrant lifestyle destination for both leisure travellers as well as the yachting community in the region.
During SYF, Desaru Coast also previewed the Ombak Festival 2025, Desaru Coast’s marquee cultural and lifestyle event, which is set to return this September.
“We look forward to welcoming the yachting community to experience Ombak Festival with us this year. Ombak Festival 2025 guests will be some of the first groups to sample the newly-launched ONE°15 Marina in Desaru Coast, adding a new wave of excitement to The Ultimate Weekend,” Karina said.
Meanwhile Executive Director and CEO of SUTL Enterprise Arthur Tay expressed enthusiasm about the partnership.
“We are excited about the partnership with Desaru Coast, they welcome a new marina personality into the growing ONE°15 network of marinas across Asia. My vision is to deliver unique experiences that enrich our community of members, boaters, and yachting enthusiasts across the region,” he said.
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