9 stories within reach of Kulai, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
The Malaysian government will begin Phase Two of the Jendela national digital infrastructure project at 1,000 sites nationwide this year, including in Sabah and Sarawak, according to Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching. The initiative aims to expand connectivity and digital access across the country.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has lodged a police report denying social media claims that link her to gang activity, calling the allegations false and baseless. She urged the public not to spread the misinformation.
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.
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.
Buloh Kasap assemblyman Datuk Zahari Sarip was sworn in as the Speaker of the Johor state assembly in Iskandar Puteri, marking a new leadership role in the state legislature.
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.
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.
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.
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.