Crime & Safety news in Kota Tinggi
24 stories within reach of Kota Tinggi, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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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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Johor housewife charged with murdering 16-month-old step-granddaughter in Kota Tinggi
A 39-year-old housewife has been charged in a Malaysian court with the murder of her 16-month-old step-granddaughter in Kota Tinggi, Johor. The charge was read out in the Magistrate's Court, and the case highlights a tragic domestic incident.
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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.
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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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Singaporean biker killed, two fellow riders hurt in crash involving Toyota Vellfire on North-South Expressway near Kulai
A 56-year-old Singaporean motorcyclist was killed and two Malaysian riders were injured in a crash involving a Toyota Vellfire on the North-South Expressway near Kulai, Johor. The incident occurred on August 3 and is under investigation.
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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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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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Eight held after illegal race on Malaysia-Singapore link, including motoring influencer
Eight local men, including a motoring influencer, were remanded for four days after staging an illegal race on the Malaysia-Singapore link, causing the road to be shut down. The incident took place in Kulai, Johor, and police are investigating.
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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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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.