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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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HDB gets 430 responses on Long Island preparatory works; parkgoers seek to keep East Coast Park recreation
Singapore's Housing Board received 430 responses to an environmental study for preparatory works ahead of the Long Island reclamation off East Coast Park. Parkgoers asked that recreational spots such as Bedok Jetty and a surfing area known as Longkang Point stay usable, and that marine life including sea turtles and horseshoe crabs be protected. HDB said works will start at least 130m from the shoreline in phases west of Bedok Jetty, with monitoring of water quality, sediment, noise and dust.
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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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Jalan Besar Stadium to add 1,500 seats as FAS donations hit S$12.35m
Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore will get 1,500 extra seats through a new South Stand, the Football Association of Singapore said in its annual report published on Wednesday. FAS president Forrest Li said the move responds to stronger fan support after the Lions' first AFC Asian Cup qualification, and donations to the association rose to S$12.35 million in the year to March 31, 2026.
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Man charged with vandalism over shattered glass door at Police Cantonment Complex
A 44-year-old man was charged with vandalism on Sept 17 after a glass door at the main entrance of the Police Cantonment Complex in Singapore was shattered around 11pm on Sept 15. Saravanan Arulanandan Pillay, who was said to be drunk at the time, was ordered to be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for a medical examination. His case will be mentioned again in court on Oct 1.
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G-Dragon's Peaceminusone and Toy Story pop-up to open at Clarke Quay in October
A pop-up collaboration between G-Dragon's fashion label Peaceminusone and Disney/Pixar's Toy Story will make its Southeast Asian debut at Clarke Quay, Singapore, from Oct 16 to Nov 11. The event, titled Toy Story | Peaceminusone: The First Fan, is being brought in with local collectibles company Mighty Jaxx and will feature exclusive merchandise and interactive elements. It follows previous editions in Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taipei.
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NUS-OceanX expedition maps 6,050 sq km of Indian Ocean, finds 20 possible new species
A 24-day deep-sea expedition co-led by the National University of Singapore and OceanX mapped 6,050 sq km of the eastern Indian Ocean and brought back over 2,000 specimens. Researchers say at least 20 species could be new to science, with 100 to 200 species documented in all. The OceanXplorer explored the Monsoon Rise, a largely uncharted seamount chain.
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Evo Singapore 2027 to debut at Marina Bay Sands in January
Evo, the international fighting game tournament series, will hold its first Southeast Asian event at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from Jan 15 to 17, 2027. Five titles will be contested with a US$125,000 guaranteed prize pool, and the Tekken World Tour 2026 Global Finals will conclude there with a separate US$300,000 pool. Tickets are on sale via Trip.com.
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71-year-old man jailed 21 years for sexually abusing 11 girls over three decades
A 71-year-old man in Singapore was sentenced to 21 years' jail on Sept 17 for sexually abusing 11 girls, including his daughter, granddaughters and nieces, between 1990 and 2023. The High Court rejected his ill health as a mitigating factor, calling the offences heinous.
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Malaysia seizes three more Israel-bound containers at Tanjung Pelepas
Three containers headed for Ashdod Port in Israel were detained at Tanjung Pelepas port in Johor in mid-August and remain unreleased. The seizures follow an earlier detention of a container from the Philippines suspected of carrying weapons for Elbit Systems. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will not be a conduit for trade supporting Israel.
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UN launches Global Heat Resilience Roadmap at Singapore cooling forum
The United Nations announced a Global Heat Resilience Roadmap on Sept 17 at a forum held at Parkroyal on Beach Road hotel in Singapore, setting out ways to protect water, food, schools, hospitals and power grids during heatwaves. The UN Environment Programme convened more than 60 countries at the inaugural Global Cooling Pledge Assembly to cut emissions from air-conditioning, which accounts for about 20 per cent of global electricity use. Singapore is among the signatory countries of the Intergovernmental Committee on Cooling.
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Festival of Thrills 2026 at RWS: four Halloween experiences for the family
Resorts World Sentosa is running Festival of Thrills 2026 with four Halloween-themed experiences. These include Trick or Thrills at Universal Studios Singapore, Into the Glowcean at the Singapore Oceanarium, and two mystery experiences at Adventure Cove Waterpark, running from 1 September to 1 November 2026.
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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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Police confirm teen, 14, crashed into two cars in Taman Chai Leng, Perai
A 14-year-old boy driving a car crashed into two vehicles at two separate locations in Taman Chai Leng, Perai, on Monday afternoon. Police said the teenager first hit a parked car on Lorong Kurau 23 before driving the wrong way down a one-way road at Lebuh Kurau 5 and hitting another car. No injuries were reported and the case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
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Tamil oratory groups mark 20 and 25 years with joint event
Singapore's Narpani Tamil Speakers' Circle and Singapore Tamil Solvendhar Circle are holding a joint anniversary event with Tamil Murasu. It runs on 20 September, 9am to 1pm, at the People's Association Headquarters, 9 King George's Avenue. A debate, Tamil word games and lunch are planned; admission is free but registration is required.
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NTUC members get free Sentosa entry twice a month
All NTUC members can now enter Sentosa island free twice a month. The offer was announced by NTUC assistant secretary-general Melvin Yong on Facebook on Wednesday (Sept 16). Members must be Sentosa Islander members on the MySentosa app to enjoy it.
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Biryani and groceries distributed to 300 families in Eunos
At the Eunos Cultural Centre on Sunday (Sept 13), 300 families living in one- and two-room flats in the Eunos area received packets of biryani and bags of groceries. The food distribution, organised by the Indian Muslim Social Service Association and the FairPrice Foundation, was welcomed by residents who said it brought comfort amid rising prices.
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Singapore GP team works year-round to stage Marina Bay F1 race
Singapore GP's 70 full-time staff spend 362 days a year preparing for the three-day Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, from ticketing and crowd planning to tearing down the track within four and a half hours after the race. This year's race runs from Oct 9 to Oct 11, the latest date in the event's history, under a contract that runs until 2028.
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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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Singapore National Day debate held at Pek Kio Community Club
A debate on whether innovation or traditional values are needed for Singapore's next phase of growth was held at Pek Kio Community Club on September 12, marking Singapore's 61st National Day. Organised by the Tamil Debate Arts Academy and the Pek Kio Community Club Indian welfare committee, the event saw adjudicator Yusof Rawther Rajid rule that Singapore's uniqueness lies in its traditional values.
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Three men jailed for assaulting club patron who poured away beer
Three men assaulted a 50-year-old stranger at GG KTV Nite Club in Singapore on July 30, 2025, after he poured away a beer they offered him. Toh Soon Heng, 63, pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt on Sep 16 and was jailed eight weeks; his two accomplices had earlier been jailed three months and six weeks. The victim suffered facial and head injuries and was given a 34-day medical certificate.
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UEM Sunrise's Gerbang Nusajaya, Puteri Harbour drive Iskandar Puteri growth
UEM Sunrise is positioning its Gerbang Nusajaya and Puteri Harbour developments in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, as key growth nodes as West Johor enters a new phase of economic links with Singapore. The Gerbang Nusajaya Interchange, opened in December 2025, gives the township direct access to the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Expressway, strengthening its role as a gateway for cross-border activity under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.