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, didn't let go... finally went together
A father and his child drowned at a beach in Kota Tinggi after being swept away by waves. The father continued to hold the child's leg tightly even during rescue attempts, 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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Hot weather and strong winds complicate firefighting as 51‑hectare Kota Tinggi peat blaze rages
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.
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Khaled Nordin seeks audience with Johor Regent to clarify MAF and Mindef management issues
KOTA TINGGI, Aug 23 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will have an audience with the Regent of J...
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Johor housewife charged with murdering 16-month-old step-granddaughter in Kota Tinggi
KOTA TINGGI, Aug 12 — A 39-year-old housewife was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with mu...
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Johor wants to give stray dogs a better shot at life, Netherlands-style
PASIR GUDANG, Aug 13 — The Johor government plans to adopt the Netherlands’ widely cited approach to managin...
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Two boys reported missing last night found drowned at Pasir Gudang dam after overnight search
PASIR GUDANG, Aug 10 — The bodies of two primary schoolboys, who had been reported missing since last night, were...
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Machete-wielding man allegedly strikes car in high-beam dispute near Senai airport, two arrested
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Two men have been arrested after one of them allegedly confronted another motorist with a ma...
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Teo Nie Ching: 99,693 scam posts removed as of July 15, surpassing 2025 figures
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 22 — A total of 99,693 pieces of scam-related content on social media platforms were removed as o...
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Six charged with kidnapping Singaporean man for S$20,000 ransom in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 21 — Six individuals including a woman pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a c...
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Singaporean man jailed for insulting Islam during e-hailing trip in Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 21 — A 56-year-old Singaporean man has been jailed for 14 days and fined RM7,000 after admitting...
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Singaporean man and local youth claim trial over violent road rage brawl in Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 20 — A 46-year-old Singaporean man claimed trial in the Sessions and Magistrates Court today on t...
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Johor police cripple drug ring, seize RM7.93m drugs from ‘repository’ homes
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 20 — A drug trafficking syndicate, believed to be using houses in secure gated residences as a st...
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MyBorderPass down at KSAB bus and motorcycle lanes, travellers advised to switch to Immigration counters or MyNIISe
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 20 — The MyBorderPass application is experiencing a system access disruption at the entry and exi...
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Johor police arrest five, open three investigation papers over upside-down flags
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 20 – Police have arrested five individuals, while three investigation papers opened following sev...
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Loke assures RTS Link travellers: Passports accepted, QR system offered as digital option
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — Passengers travelling on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link can still...
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Malaysia and Singapore to announce RTS Link fare soon, Loke says talks moving smoothly
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — An official announcement on the fare for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS...
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Transport Ministry greenlights RM60m bridge, giving Komuter passengers direct access to RTS station
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — The government will build a bridge between the Bukit Chagar RTS Link Station and KTMB Komute...
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RTS Link aims to fast track immigration clearance in a matter of seconds
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link service is expected to take only s...
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Zahid chairs road safety panel, maps congestion fixes before Johor Bahru RTS January debut
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 17 — Plans are being drawn up to ease traffic congestion in Johor Bahru city centre and prevent new...
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Onn Hafiz: Bangsa Johor rental deposit aid of RM1,000 to roll out next year
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 15 — The Johor government is expected to introduce the RM1,000 Bangsa Johor rental deposit assist...
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Married couple plead guilty to causing death of three-month-old baby under their care in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 14 — A husband and wife were charged in the Sessions Court here today with causing the death of a...
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In Johor, police probe claim of suspected Toyota Hilux following student walking home
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 14 — Police are investigating a report that a Toyota Hilux followed a food trader’s 12-year...