News near Kota Tinggi
5 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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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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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.