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Chief Justice: Two years in remand before trial is unfair
Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said it is unfair for an accused person to wait more than two years in remand before trial, and that criminal cases worry him most because they involve a person's liberty. He said the government has agreed to set up a Judicial Academy for continuous training of superior court judges, speaking at a Johor Baru dinner.
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4,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized at Tuas; Malaysian driver held
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority stopped a Malaysia-registered trailer at Tuas Checkpoint on Sept 4 and found 4,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes hidden under a load of concrete piles. The 26-year-old Malaysian driver was arrested and handed to Singapore Customs with the seized cigarettes.
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Keretapi Sarong 2026 in Johor Bahru draws over 500 participants
Over 500 participants in traditional attire joined the Keretapi Sarong Johor Bahru 2026 on Malaysia Day, travelling from Kulai KTM Station to JB Sentral before a parade into the city centre. Johor's Unity, Heritage and Culture Committee chairman Pannir Selvam flagged off the group at the MBJB building. The event is expected to draw about 5,000 visitors with cultural performances and community activities.
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Buriram hold JDT to 1-1 draw in Iskandar Puteri
Buriram United drew 1-1 with Johor Darul Ta'zim in the AFC Champions League Elite East Zone at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Iskandar Puteri. Buriram coach Mario Silva praised his players' commitment after playing with 10 men following captain Kenneth Dougall's red card in the 57th minute.
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150 Indonesians deported from Pasir Gudang over immigration offences
A total of 150 Indonesians were sent home through the Pasir Gudang International Ferry Terminal yesterday, most for immigration offences such as overstaying and working without a valid permit. The deportation was carried out with cooperation between the Malaysian Immigration Department and Indonesian authorities, and the Johor Bahru Indonesian Consulate has helped repatriate 4,166 Indonesians since January 2026.
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Tamil youth festival stages 'Tamil Voice' drama at Ngee Ann Polytechnic
A 'Tamil Voice - True Form Youth' event was held at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore on September 11 as part of the Tamil Youth Festival. Organised by the National Institute of Early Childhood Development, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the Tamil Language Movement, youths showcased songs, dances and a drama on Tamil identity. More than 80 students registered.
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JDT held 1-1 by 10-man Buriram United at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
Johor Darul Ta'zim drew 1-1 with Buriram United in their AFC Champions League Elite East Zone opener at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri. Bergson Da Silva missed a second-half penalty, while Buriram played with 10 men after captain Kenneth Dougall was sent off.
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Anwar: Malaysia will not be transit point for Israel-bound military cargo
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will not allow the country to be used as a transit point for shipments supporting Israel's military operations, and any suspicious cargo will be inspected and investigated. His statement follows the seizure of three Israel-bound containers at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor on Aug 19, and an earlier detention of a container from the Philippines on Aug 7. Malaysia has no diplomatic relations with Israel and regulates sensitive exports under the Strategic Trade Act 2010.
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Rainforest Wild Adventure East wins BCA inclusive design award
Rainforest Wild Adventure East at Mandai Wildlife Reserve is one of four projects to receive the Building and Construction Authority's Universal Design Excellence Award this year. Its Canopy Glider ride has removable side guards and armrests, a portable ramp and free wheelchairs, while the park also offers Braille signage and an accessible changing room. The other winners are an Enabling Village extension with a sheltered walkway from Redhill MRT, Great World Mall and Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok.
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Indonesian man jailed a month for dropping cigarette butt in Stulang
An Indonesian general worker became the first person in Malaysia jailed for littering a cigarette butt under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007. He failed to pay a RM1,000 fine and was sentenced to a month from Aug 28, followed by six hours of community service. The offence took place around Stulang, Johor, in February.
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Johor SWCorp opens four probe papers into Singapore construction waste dumping
Johor SWCorp is preparing four investigation papers over the alleged dumping of construction waste from Singapore at several sites in Pontian last month. Its director Zainal Fitri Ahmad said the probe involves four landowners and will take about three months before being referred to the deputy public prosecutor. The debris, including at Kampung Sungai Karang, was found dumped last month.
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Woodlands residents douse corridor fire with hose and pails before SCDF arrives
A shoe rack in the eighth-floor common corridor of an HDB block in Admiralty Grove, Woodlands, caught fire on Sept 14. Neighbours used a home fire extinguisher, the communal hose and water pails to put out the flames before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
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NUHS value-based care benefits over 300,000 patients in a decade
The National University Health System's Appropriate and Value-Based Care approach has helped more than 300,000 patients since 2015, avoiding 18,225 hospital days and saving over $13 million yearly. A symposium marking the decade was held on 15 September with Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam as guest of honour.
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NUHS value-based care programme helps family manage child's Type 1 diabetes at home
A five-year-old boy in Singapore with Type 1 diabetes depends on insulin for life, but his condition is managed at home with guidance from National University Hospital care teams. The National University Health System's Appropriate and Value-Based Care approach, introduced in 2015, has benefited more than 300,000 patients and marks its tenth year at the AVBC 2026 Symposium on 15 September.
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Suspect in robbery and assault of two Rohingya in Taman Perling to be charged Thursday
A 25-year-old local man will be charged at the Johor Bahru Sessions and Magistrates' Courts on Thursday over the robbery and assault of two Rohingya men in Taman Perling. He faces three robbery charges under Section 392 of the Penal Code and one charge of causing hurt under Section 323. Police seized a grass-cutting machine, a parang and a UNHCR card.
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Couple jailed for smuggling puppies from Malaysia to sell in Singapore
A couple has been jailed and fined in Singapore for keeping and selling puppies without a licence after smuggling them in from Malaysia. ICA officers found two Pomeranian puppies hidden in a friend's vehicle at Woodlands Checkpoint. The wife received 19 weeks and 3 days' jail plus a $5,000 fine, and her husband the same sentence.
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Three containers bound for Israel seized at Tanjung Pelepas port
Malaysian authorities held three containers at Tanjung Pelepas port in mid-August that were destined for Israel's Ashdod port. A separate container from the Philippines, bound for Israeli security firm Elbit Systems, was seized on August 7. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will not be a transit point for trade that supports Israel.
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Masjid Yusof Ishak holds 15-minute exercise for elderly worshippers after Friday prayers
Masjid Yusof Ishak in Woodlands, Singapore, runs a 15-minute bodyweight strength session for elderly male worshippers after Friday prayers. The programme, which began on 24 July, is led voluntarily by a certified trainer and draws about 10 participants each week.
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Smoke from faulty brake forces evacuation of train at Bukit Gombak MRT station
Passengers were evacuated from a train at Bukit Gombak MRT station on Sept 15 after smoke was seen coming from below the train. SMRT said preliminary checks suggest a faulty brake caused the smoke, and the train was withdrawn to the depot. No commuters needed medical assistance and services continued normally.
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Trevor Noah adds Nov 4 Singapore show at The Star Theatre
Trevor Noah has added a second Singapore performance on Nov 4 at The Star Theatre, following his previously announced Nov 3 show, as part of the Just For Laughs Singapore comedy festival. Organiser Bohm Presents said tickets for the new date are on sale via Sistic at S$128 to S$268, and Noah will also play extra shows in Hong Kong and Malaysia.
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KPDN seizes 2,400 litres of diesel at Senai petrol station, two held
Enforcement officers from KPDN stopped an attempt to misappropriate about 2,400 litres of diesel at a petrol station on Jalan Seelong in Senai, Johor. Two local men in their 30s were detained and items worth about RM60,660 were seized, including a lorry with a storage tank, IBC tanks, pumps and fleet cards. The petrol station operator is also suspected of an offence under the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974.
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Ipoh storekeeper pleads not guilty to molesting convenience store worker
A 23-year-old storekeeper was brought before the Ipoh Magistrate's Court on two charges of molesting and insulting the modesty of a 19-year-old convenience store worker. The alleged offence took place at a shop in Panorama Lapangan Perdana on 24 August. The court set bail at RM4,000 and fixed 22 October for mention.
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Woman jailed 19 weeks, fined S$5,000 over illegal puppy sales
A 28-year-old woman was sentenced to 19 weeks and three days' jail and fined S$5,000 for keeping illegally imported puppies in captivity for sale, in Singapore's first such case. She and her husband smuggled puppies from Malaysia and sold 21 of them for about S$21,000 between October and December 2023.
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Factory operator pleads not guilty to injuring traffic policeman in Kota Tinggi
A 25-year-old factory operator pleaded not guilty at the Kota Tinggi Magistrate's Court to two charges of reckless driving and causing serious injury to a traffic policeman on Jalan Yusuf on 13 September. The court granted RM5,000 bail with one surety for each charge and set 5 October for mention.