News near Johor Bahru Johor
10 stories within reach of Johor Bahru Johor, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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JB commercial areas short of parking due to Singapore workers; new paid system proposed
Johor Bahru's commercial areas are facing a parking shortage partly due to Singaporean workers, prompting a new paid parking system as part of efforts to ease traffic ahead of the RTS Link launch.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2027 to be held in Singapore
Singapore will host the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship in 2027, announced at the closing of the 2026 event in Tokyo. The tournament will bring top players from around the world, with details yet to be announced.
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Buloh Kasap rep Zahari Sarip sworn in as Johor state assembly Speaker
Buloh Kasap assemblyman Datuk Zahari Sarip was sworn in as the Speaker of the Johor state assembly in Iskandar Puteri, marking a new leadership role in the state legislature.
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Teo Nie Ching denies social media gang links, lodges police report
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has lodged a police report over social media claims linking her to gang activity, calling the allegations 'false and baseless'. The report was made in Kulai, Johor, where she is the MP.
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Kulai crash death reclassified as murder; 13 suspects arrested including minors
Police in Johor have arrested 13 individuals, including minors, in connection with a fatal crash in Kulai that has been reclassified as murder. The suspects are being held to assist in the investigation.
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Two mechanics, including PwD, charged over reckless riding in Second Link illegal race
Two mechanics, including a Person with Disabilities, were charged in a Malaysian court over reckless riding during an illegal race on the Second Link. Both pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Father held child's leg tightly, never let go... finally went together
A father and his son drowned at a Kota Tinggi beach after being swept away by waves. The father continued to hold his child's leg even during rescue efforts, and both eventually died.
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Kota Tinggi brawl: 12 nabbed after pre-dawn police raid, baseball bat and stick seized
Police in Kota Tinggi arrested 12 men following a pre-dawn raid linked to a brawl involving weapons. A baseball bat and a stick were seized during the operation.
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Three die after Toyota Vios and Honda City collide on JB-Mersing road
Three people died in a two-vehicle collision between a Toyota Vios and a Honda City at KM 80 of the Johor Bahru–Mersing Road in Kota Tinggi, Johor. The accident occurred on August 26, and authorities are investigating the cause.
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Hot weather and strong winds complicate firefighting as 51‑hectare Kota Tinggi peat blaze rages
A 51.4-hectare peat fire in Kota Tinggi is raging, with hot weather and strong winds hampering firefighting efforts. Authorities are working to control the blaze, which poses environmental and safety risks.