News near Desaru
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Johor police arrest eight over 17 car break-ins, four involving Singapore vehicles at Desaru
Malaysian police arrested eight people aged 26 to 60 in two raids in Johor on Sep 7 and 8 over 17 car break-ins, four of which involved Singapore-registered vehicles parked at Desaru resorts on Sep 6. Three Malaysian men seized in the first raid in Masai and Majidee tested positive for methamphetamine, while a second raid in Kulai and Muar netted two Indonesian men and two Indonesian women. Police are still hunting at least four other suspects.
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Three arrested over break-ins of seven cars, four Singapore-registered, in Desaru
Three men aged 26 to 36 were arrested in Masai and Majidee, Johor, over a spate of car break-ins at three resorts and recreational sites in Desaru, Kota Tinggi. Seven vehicles were broken into, four of them Singapore-registered, and police seized a car, phones, remote keys, a spanner and a screwdriver. The suspects, who have criminal records and tested positive for methamphetamine, were remanded for four days.
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Boat operators in Tanjung Lompat urged to report crew, passenger details to bolster sea safety
Recreational boat operators in Tanjung Lompat, Kota Tinggi, are encouraged to report crew and passenger information to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) before and after trips to strengthen safety monitoring. The association's chairman said the move improves communication and coordination during emergencies, and comes after a recent drowning tragedy at Pantai Tanjung Lompat.
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Three Singapore-registered cars broken into at Desaru water park
Three cars with Singapore license plates were broken into at the Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast parking lot on Sunday. Kota Tinggi police confirmed three reports were filed and an investigation is underway. The park management has since increased security measures.
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Tanjung Lompat drowning: Body of last missing teenager found after 4-day search
The body of a 16-year-old boy who went missing after drowning at Tanjung Lompat beach was found on rocks about 5.5 km from the incident site. He was the last of four teenagers who drowned while swimming on Wednesday; the search and rescue operation has now concluded.
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Mother of teen drowned in Desaru recalls son's unusual behavior before incident
The mother of a teenager who drowned at Tanjung Lompat Beach in Desaru, Kota Tinggi, recalled her son's unusual behavior of not kissing her hand before the incident. His body was found floating about five kilometers from the scene. The Pengerang MP urged authorities to install warning signs and red flags at the beach.
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Azalina urges red flags, warning signs at Desaru beaches after teen drownings
Pengerang MP Azalina Othman Said has called for red flags and warning signs at coastal areas in Desaru, including Pantai Tanjung Lompat, following the drowning of three teenagers on Wednesday. She made the proposal to local authorities, citing strong currents and the upcoming school holidays. The search for a fourth missing victim is ongoing.
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Third teen's body found after drowning at Tanjung Lompat beach
The body of Muhammad Adib Hafiy Kamal, 16, was found floating about five kilometers from the scene at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, at 11.15 am. The search continues for another missing victim, Mohamad Haiman Fitri Supian, 16. The incident involved six teenagers swimming at the beach, with two others rescued by the public.
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'Drain' in the beach, waves pulling to sea feared cause of four students feared drowned
Four students are feared drowned at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor. The beach's topography, which has a drain-like channel, along with rough waves and strong winds, are believed to be among the contributing factors.
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Two drones search for three missing teenagers feared drowned
The search and rescue operation for three teenagers missing after drowning at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, has been expanded to two nautical miles. The body of a fourth victim was found yesterday, and authorities are using drones and boats to search for the remaining boys.
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Monsoon Current Tragedy: Three Drowning Incidents at Kota Tinggi Beaches in Four Days
Three separate drowning incidents occurred at beaches in Kota Tinggi, Johor, within four days during the school holidays. In the latest incident, four teenagers were reported missing at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Desaru, with one body found and three still missing. Police have advised the public to stop beach activities due to rough seas and strong winds as the region transitions to the Northeast Monsoon.
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'They tried to save Muhammad Thaqif who was floundering' - Friend
A 16-year-old boy drowned while bathing at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi. His friends tried to save him but were also swept away by strong currents, leaving three others missing. Search and rescue efforts are underway.
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'We are prepared for any outcome, hope our son's body is found' - father of drowning victim
A 16-year-old boy, Muhammad Thaqif Rayyan, is feared drowned while bathing with friends at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor. His father expressed the family's hope that his body will be found. As of 1:25 pm, one of the four victims has been found, while three others are still missing.
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Two rescued after being caught in currents at Pengarang, four feared missing
Six people from a group of 15 camping at Pantai Tanjung Lombat beach near Pengarang, Penawar, got into difficulty while swimming. Two were rescued by the public, while four teenagers are feared missing and a search and rescue operation is underway.