News near Istana Pasir Pelangi Polo Grounds Johor Bahru
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King Grants Audience To Singapore Foreign Minister Balakrishnan
The King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, granted an audience to Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the Istana Pasir Pelangi Polo Grounds in Johor Bahru. Singapore's High Commissioner and Consul-General were also present at the meeting.
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Tunku Ismail leads Royal Johor to flying start at Johor Super Crown
Royal Johor defeated Temasek 11-7 in the opening match of the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament at the Royal Polo Grounds, Istana Pasir Pelangi in Johor Baru. Tunku Ismail, Regent of Johor, scored five goals despite a hand injury, and the tournament aims to elevate Johor's polo infrastructure.
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Oriental Kopi KSL City Mall Opening Day: 15% Off Storewide on 4 September 2026
Oriental Kopi's new outlet at KSL City Mall in Johor Bahru celebrates its opening on 4 September 2026 with a 15% storewide discount on dine-in, takeaway, and retail items. Breakfast sets start from RM6.90 between 9 AM and 11 AM.
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Asian Federation of Biotechnology Malaysia Chapter International Symposium 2026 (AFOBMCIS 2026)
Asian Federation of Biotechnology Malaysia Chapter International Symposium 2026 (AFOBMCIS 2026). 6 September to 9 September 2026, at Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre.
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JB commercial areas are short of parking due to Singapore workers. Can a new paid system solve this?
Johor Bahru has installed a new paid parking gantry system at Jalan Geroda to free up spaces long occupied by residents working in Singapore. The system, which started on Aug 21, has been welcomed by locals and businesses, and similar gantries are planned for Dataran Larkin and Larkin Perdana as part of efforts to ease traffic ahead of the RTS Link launch in 2027.
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JDT concede first goal of the season to a Liga A1 player
In a Malaysia FA Cup round of 16 first leg at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, UM-Damansara United's Muhammad Amirul Akmal Safarinizam became the first player to score against Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) this season. Despite the historic goal, JDT won the match 4-1.
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JDT begin FA Cup title defence with comfortable win
JDT started their FA Cup title defence with a 4-1 win over UM-Damansara United in the first leg of the round of 16 at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Iskandar Puteri.
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Sungai Johor Bridge Safe to Use After Drifting Ship Hits Structure
The Sungai Johor Bridge at Telok Sengat in Kota Tinggi is safe for all road users, according to Senai-Desaru Expressway Berhad (SDEB). This follows an incident where a drifting ship collided with the bridge structure, prompting a technical inspection that found the bridge safe. The ship was removed, and SDEB advised the public to follow road rules and safety instructions.
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Sungai Johor Bridge safe to use, drifting ship removed
The Sungai Johor Bridge in Telok Sengat, Kota Tinggi, has been declared safe for use after a drifting vessel that struck the bridge was fully removed. The highway operator SDEB confirmed the structure is safe and all lanes are open to traffic.
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Malaysian lorry driver arrested after 10,400 vapes, pods seized at Singapore checkpoint
A Malaysian lorry driver was arrested at Tuas Checkpoint in Singapore after authorities found over 10,400 vapes and pods hidden in his vehicle. The case has been referred to Singapore's Health Sciences Authority.
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SDEB refutes viral claims of Sungai Johor Bridge closure, says safe to cross despite vessel strike
Senai-Desaru Expressway Berhad (SDEB) has refuted viral claims that the Sungai Johor Bridge was closed after a vessel struck it, stating that inspections found the structure safe. The vessel was moved at 3:16 pm, and the bridge remains open to traffic.
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Dialog bags Aster's crude oil storage tanks job at Singapore's Pulau Bukom
Dialog Group Bhd's unit has won a contract from Aster Port & Terminals to expand crude oil storage tanks at Pulau Bukom in Singapore, increasing capacity by over 1.3 million barrels.
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Two Singaporeans among 38 foreigners repatriated from Johor immigration depot
Two Singaporeans were among 38 detainees repatriated from the Pekan Nenas Immigration depot in Johor. The repatriation, which also involved 36 Indonesians, was carried out through the Stulang Laut ferry terminal and Sultan Iskandar Building. All detainees have been blacklisted from re-entering Malaysia for up to five years.
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Maritime Malaysia detains two vessels, seizure including oil worth RM260 million
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two vessels suspected of conducting unauthorized ship-to-ship activities in national waters off Kota Tinggi, Johor. The seizure, including the vessels and their oil cargo, is estimated to be worth RM260 million. The case is being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 and the Customs Act 1967.
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MMEA detains tugboat and dredger over suspected ship-to-ship transfer; RM260m oil cargo seized off Tanjung Buai
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained two Malaysian-registered vessels off Tanjung Buai for suspected unauthorized ship-to-ship transfer of oil cargo valued at RM260 million. The case is investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance and Customs Act.
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MMEA detains two vessels, seizure worth RM260 million
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two vessels suspected of unauthorized ship-to-ship activities in Malaysian waters off Tanjung Buai, near Kota Tinggi, Johor, early yesterday morning. The seizure includes an estimated RM260 million worth of oil cargo, and the vessels and crew are being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 and the Customs Act 1967.
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Two vessels detained, seizure estimated at RM260 million
Two vessels suspected of unauthorized ship-to-ship activities were detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) at 1.4 nautical miles northwest of Tanjung Buai, Kota Tinggi. The vessels, a tugboat and a dredger, along with an estimated RM260 million worth of oil cargo, were seized for further investigation.
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Police advise halting beach activities after three tragedies at Kota Tinggi beaches in four days
Police in Kota Tinggi, Johor, have advised the public to temporarily stop beach activities following three drowning tragedies in the district within four days. The latest incident occurred at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Desaru, where four 16-year-olds were feared drowned, with one body found and three still missing. The incidents happened during the school holidays, and authorities noted rough seas and strong winds due to the transition to the Northeast Monsoon.
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Body of teenager discovered, search for two more in Tanjung Lompat continues
The body of 16-year-old Muhammad Thaqif Rayyan Rumainoor was found at Tanjung Lompat Beach, Kota Tinggi, as search operations continue for two other missing teenagers. The victims were part of a group camping in the area, and the search radius has been extended to seven nautical miles.
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Seven tahfiz students recite azan, perform hajat prayers to aid SAR for three drowning victims
Seven tahfiz students from Madrasatul Quran Ar-Redha recited the azan and performed hajat prayers at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Kota Tinggi, to aid the search for three students still missing after drowning. Penawar assemblyman Fauziah Misri also attended and promised to discuss installing warning signs at the beach.
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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.
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Two drones deployed, SAR for three teenagers feared drowned at Tanjung Lompat Beach expanded
The search and rescue operation for three teenagers feared drowned at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Tanjung Balau, Penawar, has been expanded to two nautical miles. The operation, now in its second day, involves 41 personnel and two drones. One teenager was found dead yesterday, while two others were rescued.