The Asteriaz and The Celestz are both under construction in Kebun Teh, Johor Bahru. Main building works for The Asteriaz (Plot 1, 848 units) started on 29 April 2025 under a Binastra contract scheduled to finish on 28 September 2028; The Celestz (Plot 2, 735 units) has a 41-month main contract. Completion and handover for both are expected around 2029–2030, with the binding vacant possession date stated in each SPA.
“How far along is The Asteriaz?” and “When will The Celestz be ready?” are the two questions buyers in Kebun Teh ask most once the booking is done. This page tracks The Asteriaz and The Celestz construction progress using only verified public sources: Bursa Malaysia filings, The Star, The Edge, EdgeProp and the developer’s own materials. We do not publish rumours or unconfirmed floor counts. We review the sources every month and update the tracker when a new filing or report appears.
The Asteriaz and The Celestz construction progress: milestone tracker
The key verified milestone is the April 2025 award of the main building contract for both towers to Binastra Builders, a subsidiary of Bursa-listed Binastra Corp. Everything below is dated and sourced.
| Date | Milestone | Project | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2025 | Binastra announces RM458.5 million in main building and external works contracts from Exsim Kebun Teh Sdn Bhd for two serviced apartment towers on Jalan Kebun Teh | Both | Bursa filing; The Star; EdgeProp |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Main building works commence on Plot 1, described as a 43-storey tower with 848 units on a 10-level podium | The Asteriaz | The Star; EdgeProp |
| Apr 2025 | Plot 2, a block of 735 units with a similar podium, contracted for 41 months; start date “to be confirmed” at the time of the filing | The Celestz | The Star; EdgeProp |
| 2025 | The Celestz launched for sale | The Celestz | Developer materials |
| 13 Mar 2026 | EXSIM’s construction arm accepts a RM73.66 million subcontract from Binastra Builders for building services and general works under a main contract dated 29 Apr 2025 to 28 Sep 2028, the same dates as Plot 1 | Likely The Asteriaz (filing does not name the project) | The Star |
| 28 Sep 2028 | Scheduled completion of the Plot 1 main building contract | The Asteriaz | The Star; EdgeProp |
| 2029–2030 | Expected completion and handover for both towers | Both | Developer materials; EdgeProp listing |
Last reviewed: 14 November 2026. Updated monthly. If a new contract, topping-out or certificate is reported by a credible source, it will be added here with the date.
What does each construction stage mean for buyers?
A high-rise tower moves through five broad stages, and each one usually lines up with a progressive billing stage in your SPA. Knowing the stage tells you roughly what you will be billed next and how far handover is.
- Piling and foundations. The ground work that carries the tower. Buyers mostly pay the booking and initial deposit stages before or around this point.
- Podium and car park levels. The Asteriaz plot includes a 10-level podium with nine parking levels, ground-floor retail units and a semi-basement, according to the contract filing. The facility deck sits on top of this podium.
- Superstructure (tower floors). Floors rise one by one. This is the most visible stage and where most structural billing happens.
- Topping out, walls, M&E and finishes. Roof, internal walls, mechanical and electrical systems, lifts, tiling and fittings. Interior and building-services subcontracts, like the March 2026 award above, belong to this phase.
- Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC), then vacant possession. After the contractor finishes, the building is inspected, utilities are connected and keys are handed over.
What this means for you: a contractor’s completion date and your key-collection date are not the same thing. There is normally a gap of several months between the end of main works and vacant possession while certification and handover take place. That is why the September 2028 contract date sits comfortably inside the 2029–2030 handover window the developer communicates.
When will The Asteriaz be completed?
The Asteriaz is expected to be completed around 2029–2030. Its main building contract runs from 29 April 2025 to a scheduled 28 September 2028, which leaves room for certification and handover afterwards.
The contract filing describes Plot 1 as a 43-storey serviced apartment tower with 848 units. Sales materials describe the tower as “40-plus storeys” with a rooftop Moon Deck on Level 43, so the two descriptions are consistent. For layouts and facilities, see our full Asteriaz @ Kebun Teh guide and the The Asteriaz project page.
When will The Celestz be completed?
The Celestz is also expected around 2029–2030. Its contract is for 41 months from commencement, and published materials indicate vacant possession within 52 months of the developer’s advertising permit, pointing to around 2029.
The April 2025 filing describes Plot 2 as a block of 735 units, which matches The Celestz’s published unit count. The filing counts 41 storeys while sales materials state 44; storey counts often differ depending on whether podium and roof levels are included, and the approved plans in your SPA are the reference. More on the tower in our Celestz @ Kebun Teh guide.
How can you verify progress yourself?
Rely on dated, sourced documents rather than screenshots passed around on social media. Any buyer can check these channels.
- Bursa announcements: listed contractors and EXSIM’s listed arm must announce material contracts, with value, start date and end date.
- Major business media: The Star, The Edge and EdgeProp usually report these filings within a day.
- Your progress billing notices: each billing stage comes with an architect’s certificate, the most direct proof of progress you will hold.
- Site visits: cranes and visible floors along Jalan Abad are a useful guide, but official documents are the reference.
Keep every billing notice and architect’s certificate; your bank needs them to release loan drawdowns, and they help if you ever sell on.
Why the contractor matters for your timeline
A large, listed main contractor with dated contracts is one of the better signals a buyer can check from public sources. Binastra Corp is listed on Bursa Malaysia and must announce material contracts, including start and end dates, which is how these milestones became public.
- Both towers share one main contractor and an adjoining site, which helps coordinate access, cranes and utilities.
- Binastra reported a record order book of about RM6 billion in January 2026, according to The Star, showing it is an established builder of high-rise projects.
- EXSIM’s own construction arm, part of Bursa-listed Exsim Hospitality, takes on building services and interior subcontracts, keeping fit-out work close to the developer.
If you are weighing the developer itself, our article Is EXSIM a good developer? covers its track record and awards.
What should buyers do while the towers are being built?
Use the construction years to plan, not just to wait. Three practical steps help most.
- Match billing to your cash flow. Your SPA schedule shows the percentage due at each stage. Our JB property calculator helps you estimate loan instalments for when billing starts to draw down.
- Plan your rental or move-in. If you intend to rent out the unit, read our Kebun Teh rental demand guide to see who rents in the area and at what asking rents today.
- Follow the transport picture. The RTS Link is targeted to start passenger service in February 2027, well before handover. Kebun Teh is about a 10-minute drive from the CIQ, and the developer has proposed a shuttle to the CIQ and RTS area; see The Asteriaz to CIQ and RTS.
Want recent site photos or the latest progress notice? WhatsApp us and we will share what has been released to buyers.
Sources
- The Star: Binastra bags RM458.5mil Johor Baru apartment contracts (15 Apr 2025)
- EdgeProp: Binastra wins RM458.5m contracts for JB high-rise projects
- The Star: Exsim Hospitality unit secures RM73.7mil subcontract from Binastra (13 Mar 2026)
- The Star: Binastra order book at record high of RM6bil (Jan 2026)
- EdgeProp: The Asteriaz @ Kebun Teh project listing
- The Celestz @ Kebun Teh project site
- LTA: RTS Link service targeted for February 2027
This guide is general information, not financial advice.