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Johor posts RM59.4b approved investments in 1H26, says Akmal
Johor recorded RM59.4 billion in approved investments for the first half of 2026, covering manufacturing, machinery and electrical and electronics. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the trend is positive but projections should be more cautious. He also handed RM169,000 to upgrade five health clinics in Johor Bahru district.
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Supervisor charged with robbing, injuring Rohingya men in Taman Perling
A cleaning company supervisor was brought to the Johor Bahru Sessions and Magistrates Court on three robbery charges and one charge of injuring Rohingya men. The incidents allegedly took place in Taman Perling in August and September. He pleaded not guilty and bail was set at RM16,000.
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RM10mil karting circuit to open at Desaru Coast by year-end
A new RM10 million karting circuit is being built at Desaru Coast in Johor, with Singapore's Arina International Holding appointed to build and operate it. Construction has begun at Riverside as part of The Sports Arina development, which will also include pickleball and padel facilities. The circuit is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
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Mah Sing to launch two Johor housing projects in 2H2026, tops out M Minori
Mah Sing Group is expanding its Johor property pipeline with M Tiara II in Skudai and M Grand Minori Phase 2 in Taman Pelangi, both slated for launch in the second half of 2026. The announcement follows the structural completion of M Minori in Taman Seri Austin, Johor Bahru, a RM469 million mixed development whose non-Bumiputera units are fully sold. The group says Johor remains central to its growth strategy, citing demand and connectivity with Singapore.
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Woman, 41, rescued from 16th-floor ledge at Rivervale Drive block in Sengkang
A 41-year-old woman was rescued after she was seen sitting on a low railing outside a 16th-floor HDB flat at Block 123B Rivervale Drive in Sengkang on Monday night. SCDF personnel came down by rope and caught her before she fell, after which she was taken to hospital and apprehended under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008.
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Mah Sing's M Minori in Taman Seri Austin tops out, non-Bumiputera units sold
Mah Sing Group's RM469 million M Minori serviced residence project in Taman Seri Austin, Johor has topped out, with all non-Bumiputera units sold and limited Bumiputera units remaining. The developer also plans two further Johor launches, M Tiara II in Skudai and M Grand Minori Phase 2 in Taman Pelangi.
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Betty Benafee and brother apologise in Johor Bahru High Court
Singer Betty Benafee and her brother Shakib Abu Bakar Banafee made a public apology at the Johor Bahru High Court after being found in contempt of an injunction over statements about a Johor shipping company. They must post the apology on Betty's social media within seven days and keep it up for a month.
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National junior doubles coach Cheh Chang rushed to hospital in Alor Setar
National junior doubles head coach Pang Cheh Chang was rushed to Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah after nearly fainting while overseeing a match at the National Under-19 Badminton Championship in Alor Setar, Kedah. He remained conscious throughout and is reported to be improving while under observation in hospital.
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Lorry driver trapped after two-lorry crash on Loyang Avenue
A 58-year-old lorry driver was trapped in his seat after two lorries collided on Loyang Avenue towards Tampines Avenue 9 at about 10.55am on Sept 16. SCDF freed him with hydraulic rescue equipment and he and his 46-year-old passenger were taken conscious to Changi General Hospital. Fourteen bus services were delayed by up to 20 minutes, and police investigations are ongoing.
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Sengkang woman fails in appeal against 18-year sentence for killing adoptive father
The Court of Appeal in Singapore dismissed Tan Qiu Yan's appeal against her 18-year jail term for culpable homicide in the killing of her adoptive father at their Sengkang flat. The court found her motive was a belief that her father was depriving her of the flat her late mother had promised her.
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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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Semangar water plant in Johor adds 50 million litres a day, due January 2027
A RM74.95 million package plant at the Semangar Water Treatment Plant in Kota Tinggi, Johor is expected to be completed on 10 January 2027, adding 50 million litres of treated water a day. Physical progress stands at 57.68 per cent, ahead of schedule, to support demand in Sedenak, Kulai, Senai and Johor Bahru.
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Air-con compressor dangles from Tampines HDB block, removed in under three hours
An air-conditioner compressor was left hanging from a fifth-floor HDB flat in Tampines on Sunday afternoon after its bracket partially came loose, held only by pipes and cables. A town council worker and police cordoned off the area below, and the bracket and compressor were removed within about three hours. Flat owners can be fined up to S$20,000 under Building Control Regulations if such units fall due to poor maintenance.
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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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Ex-commando recalls Op Subuh at Bukit Jenalik
A former member of Commando 69, Zol'aini Sabar, 68, said Malaysia's peace today is the result of soldiers' sacrifices. He recalled the Bukit Jenalik tragedy in Kuala Kangsar on 2 July 2000, when the Al-Maunah group that stole weapons from the Wataniah Regiment camp in Gerik fortified itself there, triggering Op Subuh. Two security personnel died in the operation.
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Maritime expert seeks written explanation on RM220m K8 cargo handling at Tanjung Langsat
Maritime expert Datuk Seri R Jeyenderan has urged authorities to issue a written explanation on the regulatory treatment of two petroleum cargoes worth over RM220 million under Customs K8 procedure at Tanjung Langsat, Johor. He said tank records, cargo custody and testing are key to determining how the cargo was handled after discharge, and that his company acted only as ship agent. MACC said its checks so far found no basis for an offence under the MACC Act 2009.
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Fibre services fully restored after Bishan and Thomson outage
Fibre services in parts of Bishan and Thomson were fully restored at 5.40am on Wednesday after an outage that began on Tuesday and affected about 2,000 end-user connections. NetLink Trust said the disruption was caused by damage to its fibre infrastructure during road-widening works by a third-party contractor not engaged by the company.
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Police seek information on missing 14-year-old last seen at Edgedale Plains, Punggol
Singapore police are appealing for information on 14-year-old Tan Hui Ling Andrea, who was last seen in the vicinity of 58 Edgedale Plains in Punggol on Sep 12 at about 11:45am. She was wearing a grey top and blue shorts. Anyone with information should call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit it online.
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Serangoon to Kovan move: S$228 quote becomes S$1,796 bill over 'long pushing distance' fees
A 39-year-old woman who booked a mover online on Aug 25 for a Sep 1 move from Serangoon to Kovan was quoted S$228 but billed S$1,796 after the company added S$1,280 in 'long pushing distance' fees. The company says its terms and conditions exclude such charges and that she had declared far fewer items than the movers found. She paid before her belongings were unloaded.
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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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Uzbek mother and son arrested over S$5,000 thefts at Changi Airport shops
A 39-year-old woman and her 16-year-old son from Uzbekistan were arrested for allegedly stealing about S$5,000 worth of items from shops in Changi Airport's transit area. The teenager faces six theft charges, while his mother faces one theft charge and one for receiving stolen property; both will be charged in court on Wednesday.
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PSI in all parts of Singapore hits unhealthy levels on Sept 15
Air quality across Singapore worsened on Sept 15, with PSI readings reaching unhealthy levels in all parts of the country before easing slightly. Schools and sports bodies responded: an Outward Bound camp was cancelled, the Singapore Hockey Federation will suspend men's league matches above PSI 100, and the FAS will add hydration breaks in SPL games.