ONYX Hospitality Group opens OZO Medini, expanding footprint in Malaysia’s booming hospitality market

MALAYSIA – ONYX Hospitality Group has announced the soft opening of OZO Medini, the latest addition to its expanding portfolio in Malaysia and a strategic milestone in its Southeast Asia growth plans.

Owned by United Malayan Land Berhad (UMLand) and managed by ONYX, OZO Medini is the second OZO-branded hotel in Malaysia and the fifth worldwide.

Situated in UMCITY Medini Lakeside, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, it offers 198 contemporary rooms designed for the modern traveller, blending practicality with youthful energy.

This opening strengthens ONYX’s presence in Malaysia alongside other properties such as Amari Johor Bahru, Amari Kuala Lumpur, Amari SPICE Penang, Shama Suasana Johor Bahru, and OZO George Town Penang.

CEO Yuthachai Charanachitta emphasized that OZO Medini exemplifies ONYX’s vision to be the top medium-sized hospitality management company in Southeast Asia, leveraging Johor’s strategic position as a cross-border destination for Malaysian and Singaporean travellers.

OZO Medini lies within a vibrant district close to key attractions including Mall of Medini, Legoland Malaysia, Puteri Harbour, Eco Galleria, and Senai International Airport.

The hotel’s accommodation consists of Superior, Deluxe, Premier, and Junior Suite rooms, all offering premium bedding, blackout curtains, high-speed Wi-Fi, multimedia panels, and IPTV systems for comfort and connectivity.

The hotel’s social spaces reflect ONYX’s dynamic brand identity: EAT serves all-day dining with international and local dishes, CONNECT offers a web bar for co-working, SPLASH includes a pool area and forthcoming THIRST poolside bar, TONE features a compact fitness studio, and TALK provides meeting rooms.

Soon, CHILL will introduce a casual community lounge fostering social connections and work-life balance.

OZO Medini is offering exclusive opening promotions and stay packages to welcome guests during its soft launch.

The partnership with UMLand combines ONYX’s regional management expertise and UMLand’s local development strengths, aimed at delivering smart, design-centric mid-scale hotels tailored to evolving travel demands.

In addition to OZO Medini, ONYX Hospitality Group has recently invested in several new projects across Southeast Asia, including expanding its Amari brand in Thailand and launching new Shama serviced residences in Vietnam.

The group is also enhancing its digital platforms to improve guest engagement and streamline operations. These initiatives reflect ONYX’s commitment to innovation and solidify its position as a key player in the region’s evolving hospitality market.

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