3 stories within reach of Johor Bahru, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Johor orders Kempas scrap metal recycling premise to shut down over air pollution risk

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Johor Bahru

   JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 — The Johor government has ordered an illegal scrap metal recycling premise in Kampung M...

2. Johor sets up special team to probe claims of Singapore waste dumped in Pontian

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Pontian 29.8 km

   JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 — The Johor government has set up a special team to investigate claims that construction waste...

3. Hot weather and strong winds complicate firefighting as 51‑hectare Kota Tinggi peat blaze rages

   6 days ago Malay Mail Kota Tinggi 34.2 km

   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.