What's happening around Johor Baru Johor
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Foreign masseuse dies in fall from fourth floor fleeing MBJB raid
A 36-year-old foreign masseuse died after falling from the fourth floor of a shop house in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Masai, Johor Bahru, while trying to flee an inspection by the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB). Her body was sent to Hospital Sultan Ismail for a post-mortem, which found the cause of death to be head injuries and broken ribs. Police have classified the case as sudden death.
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68-year-old man injured after bus brakes suddenly along Woodlands Avenue 7
A 68-year-old man was injured on Sep. 1 when Bus 858 braked suddenly along Woodlands Avenue 7, throwing him from his seat. He suffered a head injury, a fractured rib, and a displaced cataract, and was hospitalised again on Sep. 3. His family expressed disappointment with bus operator Tower Transit's handling of the incident.
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AEON Malaysia marks 42nd anniversary with nationwide Japanese cultural events and promotions
AEON is celebrating its 42nd anniversary in Malaysia with a campaign themed around Japanese culture, running from September to October. Key activities include a nationwide Kimono gathering at 27 malls, Japanese cultural booths at several locations, and a contest offering flight tickets to Japan.
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Man gets 2 years' jail, caning for selling Kpods and illicit drugs
A 24-year-old man, Basil Wang Zhuang Zhen, was sentenced on Sept 4 to two years' jail and two strokes of the cane for trafficking Kpods and other drugs. He was caught after ICA officers found a vape in his car at Woodlands Checkpoint, leading to a search of his home where authorities found thousands of tablets and other illicit items. He is the first person convicted for Kpod trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
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RTS Link Woodlands North station completed, on track for 2027 opening
Singapore's Land Transport Authority announced the completion of the RTS Link Woodlands North station on Sept 4. The 4km cross-border link between Singapore and Malaysia is on track to begin operations in 2027, with a projected daily ridership of 40,000.
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BDS Malaysia claims containers bound for Israel are at Tanjung Pelepas Port
BDS Malaysia claims that some of 71 containers bound for Israel are now at the Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP) in Johor. Its chairman, Prof Nazari Ismail, lodged a police report and urged the government to seize all containers destined for Israel at Malaysian ports.
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Johor Hospital Probes Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Anaesthesiologist
Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru Hospital (HSAJB) has launched an internal investigation into a workplace sexual harassment complaint made by a female medical officer against a male consultant anaesthesiologist. The hospital's director confirmed a probe was conducted on August 28, and responded to allegations that the complainant was pressured to withdraw her report. Nurses have also reportedly complained about the consultant's unprofessional conduct.
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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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Malaysian jailed 15 weeks for smuggling 1,050 etomidate-laced pods through Woodlands Checkpoint
A 42-year-old Malaysian man, Ji Saow Hua, was sentenced to 15 weeks' jail on Sept 3 for importing 1,050 etomidate-laced e-cigarette pods worth $73,500. He was caught at the Woodlands Checkpoint on July 4, 2025, after an auxiliary police officer found the pods in his motorcycle's rear carriage box. Ji had previously been fined for a similar offence in 2024.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.