Infrastructure news in Pontian Johor

1. Tanjung Pelepas Port hit by cyberattack, terminal operations suspended

   8 hours ago New Straits Times Tanjung Pelepas Port, Johor Baru, Johor 34 km

   Tanjung Pelepas Port in Johor suspended terminal operations after a cyberattack disrupted its systems on Sept 9. The port began a controlled resumption on Sept 10 and is conducting a clean sweep of its systems, while a ransomware group's claim remains unverified.

2. North-South Corridor enters toughest phase as hard rock and tight tunnels slow work

   15 hours ago The Independent Singapore Novena, Singapore 42 km

   Singapore's North-South Corridor has entered its most technically demanding construction phase, with hard rock, groundwater and tight spaces slowing progress. At Novena, tunnelling passes within about 1m of the North-South Line, requiring smaller excavation sections and extra ground support. The 20km project includes an 8.8km viaduct and 12.3km tunnel, with the viaduct expected to open from 2027.

3. Works Ministry: Cameron Highlands bypass not yet built, flood link inaccurate

   1 day ago Malay Mail Padang Awam 13.1 km

   The Works Ministry says the Cameron Highlands Bypass is still at the design and assessment stage, with no physical construction on site, so claims linking it to recent flash floods are inaccurate. JKR said the flooding in Taman MARDI and Padang Awam in Tanah Rata hit secondary roads outside the project alignment, while a small landslide on Jalan Tengkolok was cleared under routine maintenance.

4. Burst underground pipe in Bukit Batok disrupts water supply to 3 blocks

   2 days ago The Straits Times Block 639 Bukit Batok Central, Bukit Batok, Singapore 32.6 km

   A burst underground pipe in Bukit Batok early on Sept 12 temporarily cut water supply to three blocks, including a home and 11 shophouse units. The town council isolated the pipe, restored supply to the home, and installed a temporary surface pipe for commercial units. Repairs are expected to take two to three days.

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6. LTA: North-South Corridor works hit hard rock and water seepage at Novena, Thomson

   2 days ago The Straits Times Novena, Singapore 42 km

   Singapore's Land Transport Authority said tunnelling for the North-South Corridor has run into unexpected ground conditions at Novena and Thomson, including hard rock and underground water seepage. At Novena crews are digging the northbound tunnel section by section just 1m below the operating North-South MRT line, while in Thomson harder rock was found about 10m closer to the surface than expected. LTA said it is monitoring progress and will update the completion timeline later; the corridor was previously slated to open in phases from 2027.

7. TP opens new operations centre in Johor Bahru, creating nearshore hub for Singapore

   4 days ago The Sun - Business Johor Bahru, Johor 29.8 km

   TP has opened a new operations centre in Johor Bahru, expanding its Malaysian footprint beyond Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The site, located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, will serve Singapore-based businesses and create opportunities for local talent in digital services.

8. Data centre boom spills into construction, power and tech supply chain

   4 days ago New Straits Times Iskandar Puteri, Johor 13.8 km

   Malaysia's data centre capacity could reach eight to nine gigawatts by 2030, opening an RM128 billion to RM162 billion market for mechanical and electrical works, analysts say. About 3.8GW is already under construction or backed by signed power agreements, with contractors such as Kerjaya Prospek, Gamuda and IJM Corp among those winning work, including an RM858 million fit-out contract in Iskandar Puteri.

9. HDB playground design guidelines take effect, Woodlands upgrades under way

   4 days ago The Straits Times 628 Woodlands Ring Road, Woodlands, Singapore 33.9 km

   Singapore's Housing Board released playground design guidelines in December 2025 setting mandatory features for playgrounds in new Build-To-Order estates and those being redesigned or upgraded, including HDB public parks. The rules group play into physical, creative and social categories, and the first playground built to them, the Kingfisher, is coming to 628 Woodlands Ring Road as part of an estate upgrade. Other Woodlands playgrounds, including a chicken-themed one at 619 Woodlands Drive 52 and a crab tower at 631 Woodlands Ring Road, are also planned.

10. Most Johor Bahru city pedestrian bridges to be ready this year

    6 days ago Berita Harian Johor Bahru, Johor 29.8 km

    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.