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Tanjung Lompat Beach Incident: Two Survivors Still Receiving Treatment at Hospital - Exco
Two teenagers who survived a drowning incident at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Kota Tinggi, Johor, are still receiving treatment at Hospital Kota Tinggi and psychological support. Two others have been found dead, and two more are still missing.
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Schools urged to support students affected by Pantai Tanjung Lompat tragedy
Following the drowning tragedy at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Kota Tinggi, Johor, schools have been directed to provide psychosocial support to affected students and families. Two teenagers have been confirmed dead, two were rescued, and two remain missing after getting into difficulty while swimming.
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Vivian visits Johor, officiates new Singapore Consulate-General building
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan visited Johor on 3 September to officiate the new Singapore Consulate-General building in Johor Bahru. He also attended the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Championship and met with Malaysian leaders.
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Epicon To Appeal High Court Decision On Mareva Injunction In Ibrahim & Son Dispute
Epicon Berhad will appeal a Johor Bahru High Court decision that ruled in favour of defendants in a dispute over a Mareva injunction. The court delivered its decision on Sept 2, and Epicon plans to apply for a stay.
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Singapore, Brazil, Japan, Paraguay friendly matches
Singapore will host a four-team friendly football tournament at the National Stadium in Kallang from November 13 to 17, featuring Singapore, Brazil, Japan and Paraguay. The matches serve as preparation for the Asian Cup in January.
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Search for two missing victims at Tanjung Lompat Beach continues
The search continues for two missing teenagers after a drowning incident at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Kota Tinggi, Johor. Two of the six teenagers involved are still receiving treatment at Hospital Kota Tinggi, while two others were found dead. The state education committee chairman has promised support for the victims' families and students.
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Vivian Balakrishnan officiates opening of Singapore's new consulate in JB; meets Malaysia's King
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan visited Johor Bahru on Sept 3 to officiate the opening of Singapore's new consulate at Mid Valley Southkey, and also attended the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament where he met Johor's Regent and Malaysia's King.
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Unstoppable JDT eye five-star rampage
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) host Brunei's DPMM at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri on Friday, aiming for a fifth consecutive home win. The fixture is part of an updated Super League schedule due to haze conditions in Sarawak and Brunei.
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Tanker that drifted near Sungai Johor Bridge successfully moved
A tanker that drifted and ran aground near the Sungai Johor Bridge in Kota Tinggi was successfully moved to a designated anchorage. The bridge operator confirmed the structure is safe and traffic was unaffected. The Johor Port Authority is investigating the incident.
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Family of three with no choice, forced to live in fire-damaged rental home
A family in Taman Desa Rakyat Perdana, Pasir Gudang, is living in their fire-damaged rental house as they have no other options. The fire, which occurred on August 23, destroyed their belongings, but neighbours helped extinguish it. They received donations from a supermarket and a charity.
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Tragedy of 4 children drowning: Penawar assemblyman says area is prohibited for swimming despite no warning signs
Four children drowned at Tanjong Lombat beach in Kota Tinggi, Johor. Penawar assemblyman Fauziah Misri clarified that the beach is not a public bathing area but a fishing zone, and expressed condolences as the search for three missing children continues.
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Tanjung Lompat Beach not open for public use - Penawar ADUN
Penawar assemblyman Fauziah Misri says Tanjung Lompat Beach is unmaintained and not open for public recreation, following a drowning incident. She called for warning signs and urged the public not to speculate.
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JLM investigates tanker collision with Sungai Johor Bridge
The Marine Department Malaysia is investigating an incident where a tanker drifted and struck the Sungai Johor Bridge after launch, causing minor damage. The bridge remains safe and open to traffic.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.