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Johor woman loses RM320,000 to scam callers posing as police, insurer
A 51-year-old woman in Johor Bahru lost RM320,900 after falling for a scam. She was first told she had an insurance claim, then was contacted by fake police who accused her of money laundering and instructed her to transfer money. She realized she was scammed after discovering unauthorized transfers from her account.
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Jalan Jim Quee in Johor Bahru to close to private vehicles from next year
Jalan Jim Quee in Johor Bahru will be fully closed to private vehicles from next year following the operation of the RTS Link. The road will be reserved for buses, taxis and officials on duty at the CIQ, while e-hailing services will be moved to Jalan Tun Razak. Pedestrian bridges to support the RTS Link are expected to be fully completed by 2027.
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Most Johor Bahru city pedestrian bridges to be ready this year
Most of the pedestrian overhead bridges (POB) around the Johor Bahru city center are expected to be completed this year to support the RTS Link service at Bukit Chagar station. The remaining construction will continue until 2027. Jalan Jim Quee has also been closed to private vehicles to ease congestion.
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Contractor fined RM20,000 for using forged documents in Felda project bids
A contractor was fined RM20,000 by the Johor Baru Sessions Court after pleading guilty to using forged documents to secure RM5 million worth of Felda road and drainage projects. The offences were committed in Muar in February 2023, and the projects were located in Gua Musang, Kelantan and Batu Pahat.
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Royal Johor wins inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament 10-7
Royal Johor defeated Temasek 10-7 in the final of the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament at the Royal Polo Grounds, Istana Pasir Pelangi, Johor Bahru. Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim scored six goals despite a hand injury and was named Most Valuable Player.
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Cancer survivor given 30 days to live in 2018 now runs Yishun noodle stall with wife
Chen Yongseng, 48, was diagnosed with terminal nose cancer in 2018 and given 30 days to live. After 37 rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, his cancer went into remission, and he now runs Xiao Wen Ban Mian noodle stall at Block 504 Yishun Street 51 with his wife, Awen.
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Man, 51, pleads guilty to raping teen daughter, surrendering after spotting her at police post
A 51-year-old Singaporean man pleaded guilty on Sep. 7 to raping his 15-year-old daughter in their Choa Chu Kang flat. The victim reported the assault at a neighbourhood police centre, and her father later surrendered there. He also faces charges for misappropriating S$23,000 from his employer.
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Vegetation fire near Gali Batu Depot in Woodlands extinguished, no injuries
A vegetation fire measuring about 200m by 200m broke out near the Gali Batu Depot in Woodlands on Sept 7. The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted at about 6.50pm and extinguished the blaze using three water jets, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Ex-property consultant jailed 10 years, fined RM228mil for graft
The Court of Appeal in Johor Bahru sentenced former real estate consultant Amir Shariffuddin Abd Raub to 10 years in jail and a fine of nearly RM228 million. The court overturned his earlier acquittal on 33 corruption and four money laundering charges. The bench found that his claim the money was consultancy fees was unsupported by evidence.
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Police respond to noise complaint at Yishun getai, first in event's 23-year history
Police arrived at a getai dinner in Yishun on Sep. 4 following an alleged noise complaint from a resident. The organiser said it was the first such complaint in the event's 23-year history. The show continued after officers spoke to the organisers.
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Over one hectare of grassland burns near condo in Johor Bahru
A fire broke out in over one hectare of lalang grass near a condominium at Lido Beach Country Garden in Johor Bahru last night. Firefighters extinguished the blaze completely, and no injuries were reported.
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Court orders YTL Construction to pay RM180,000 for Johor surau flooding
The High Court in Johor Bahru has ordered YTL Construction to pay RM180,000 in damages for negligence and private nuisance. The company's temporary culvert works caused repeated flooding at Surau Ar Rahman and adjoining land from November 2020 to April 2022.
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Johor Regent scores six as Royal Johor wins inaugural polo title
Tunku Mahkota Ismail of Johor scored six goals to lead Royal Johor to a 10-7 victory over Temasek in the final of the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament. The match was held at the Royal Johor Polo Club in Istana Pasir Pelangi, Johor Baru. The Regent was also named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
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Sultanah Aminah Hospital forms committee to probe harassment claim against specialist
Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru has launched an internal investigation into sexual harassment allegations against a medical specialist in its anaesthesiology department. The Johor Health Department confirmed a special committee was set up after a report was received on Aug 28, and the hospital has vowed not to tolerate any attempts to suppress such reports.
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Lifelong learning event for all ages held at Yishun Town Square
Senior Parliamentary Secretary Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi attended the Raikan Ilmu@Heartlands (Nee Soon) event at Yishun Town Square on September 5. The two-day event, organised by Yayasan MENDAKI, aims to promote lifelong learning for all ages.
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Royal Johor reach polo final; Tunku Mahkota Ismail to lead title charge
Korea Polo beat JCorp 5-4 to finish third in the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament at the Royal Johor Polo Club in Johor Baru. Royal Johor, led by Tunku Mahkota Ismail, will face Temasek in the final after a 9-5 semi-final win over JCorp.
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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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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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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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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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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.