News near Pontian Johor
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Malayan tiger Yong Choh released into Tasik Kenyir
A female Malayan tiger named Yong Choh was released back into its natural habitat at Taman Negara Terengganu, Tasik Kenyir on 6 September after rehabilitation at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai. It was captured in Kampung Choh, Sungai Siput, Perak on 22 July 2026 following human-wildlife conflict. The article also discusses post-release monitoring challenges and lessons from tiger conservation programmes in Russia and India.
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AME Elite buys 176 acres in Pontian for i-Park project
AME Elite Consortium Bhd is acquiring 176.45 acres of freehold agricultural land in Jeram Batu, Pontian, Johor, for RM199.8 million from Hak Soon Seng Plantation (M). RHB Research maintained its BUY call and raised its target price to RM2.33, saying the site could become another i-Park industrial development benefiting from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. The acquisition, funded internally, is expected to complete in the first half of 2027.
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AME Elite to buy 176.5 acres in Pontian for RM199.8m
AME Elite Consortium Bhd is acquiring 176.5 acres of freehold land in Mukim Jeram Batu, Pontian, Johor, for RM199.8 million cash to expand its industrial land bank within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. The purchase, made through two wholly owned subsidiaries, is targeted for completion in the first half of 2027 and follows a separate 31.8-acre buy in Senai.
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Malayan Tiger Yong Choh Released into Wild at Terengganu National Park
A female Malayan tiger named Yong Choh, captured in Kampung Choh, Sungai Siput, Perak on July 22, has been released into its natural habitat at Taman Negara Terengganu, Tasik Kenyir, Hulu Terengganu. The release was conducted scientifically after rehabilitation at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre (NWRC) in Sungkai, Perak.
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Two Singaporeans among 38 foreigners repatriated from Johor immigration depot
Two Singaporeans were among 38 detainees repatriated from the Pekan Nenas Immigration depot in Johor. The repatriation, which also involved 36 Indonesians, was carried out through the Stulang Laut ferry terminal and Sultan Iskandar Building. All detainees have been blacklisted from re-entering Malaysia for up to five years.