Crime & Safety news in Johor Bahru
16 stories within reach of Johor Bahru, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Singaporean man jailed for insulting Islam during e-hailing trip in Johor Bahru
A 56-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 14 days' jail and fined RM7,000 after pleading guilty to insulting Islam during an e-hailing trip in Johor Bahru.
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Singaporean man and local youth claim trial over violent road rage brawl in Johor Bahru
A 46-year-old Singaporean man and a local youth claimed trial in a Johor Bahru court over a violent road rage brawl. The incident, which occurred in Johor Bahru, led to charges being filed against both individuals. The court proceedings are ongoing.
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Singapore fugitive flees to Johor, ends up kidnapped for S$80,000 ransom
A 32-year-old Singaporean man wanted by police fled to Johor for refuge but was instead kidnapped and held for an S$80,000 ransom. The incident highlights cross-border crime issues between Singapore and Malaysia.
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Johor police bust drug syndicate supplying local market, seize RM8.49m worth of drugs
Johor police arrested two men and dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate, seizing drugs worth RM8.49 million that were intended for the local market. The arrests were made in a series of raids in Johor Bahru.
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Four-month-old baby girl’s death in Johor probed as murder, investigation papers sent to prosecution
Police in Johor have reclassified the death of a four-month-old baby girl in Taman Sri Saujana as murder. The investigation papers have been sent to the prosecution for further action.
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Anwar hails AKPS for seizing suspected Israel-bound shipment at Johor port
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised the Malaysian Border Security Agency (AKPS) for intercepting a shipment suspected to be headed for Israel at a Johor port. The seizure highlights Malaysia's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict and its enforcement of export controls.
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Six charged with kidnapping Singaporean man for S$20,000 ransom in Johor
Six individuals, including a woman, were charged in a Johor Bahru court with kidnapping a Singaporean man for a S$20,000 ransom. They pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case highlights cross-border crime in the region.
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Johor police cripple drug ring, seize RM7.93m drugs from 'repository' homes
Johor police dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate, seizing RM7.93 million worth of drugs from houses in gated residential areas. The operation targeted the syndicate's storage locations, crippling their distribution network.
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Johor police arrest five, open three investigation papers over upside-down flags
Johor police have arrested five individuals and opened three investigation papers in connection with the display of upside-down flags, which is considered an insult to the national emblem. The arrests were made following public outrage over the incident.
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Married couple plead guilty to causing death of three-month-old baby under their care in Johor
A married couple pleaded guilty in a Johor Bahru court to causing the death of a three-month-old baby under their care. The couple was charged under Malaysian law, and the case is ongoing.
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In Johor, police probe claim of suspected Toyota Hilux following student walking home
Police in Johor are investigating a report that a Toyota Hilux followed a 12-year-old student walking home. The incident was reported by the student's parent, a food trader, and authorities are looking into the claim.
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Johor police bust drug syndicate using vape cartridges, seize RM10.68m worth of drugs
Johor police dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate that concealed drugs in vape cartridges, seizing RM10.68 million worth of narcotics. The operation led to arrests and the confiscation of various drugs and assets.
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Police arrest three after missing Johor man found dead in river
Police in Johor arrested three men in connection with the discovery of a missing man's body in a river. The victim was reported missing and later found dead. The suspects are being held to assist in the investigation.
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Johor factory ordered shut after Jalur Gemilang, state flag flown upside down
The Iskandar Puteri City Council has ordered a factory in the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC) area to shut down after the Jalur Gemilang and the Johor state flag were found flown upside down at the premises. The action was taken following a complaint and inspection by the council.
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Two drivers detained for allegedly blocking traffic to give way to supercar convoy
Police in Iskandar Puteri have detained two drivers suspected of blocking traffic to let a supercar convoy pass. The drivers are believed to have acted as unofficial marshals, and an investigation is underway.
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Two boys reported missing last night found drowned at Pasir Gudang dam after overnight search
Two primary school boys who were reported missing last night were found drowned at a dam in Pasir Gudang after an overnight search. The bodies were recovered, and the case is being treated as sudden death.