News near Skudai
24 stories within reach of Skudai, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Six charged with kidnapping Singaporean man for S$20,000 ransom in Johor
Six individuals, including a woman, were charged in a Johor Bahru court with kidnapping a Singaporean man for a S$20,000 ransom. They pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case highlights cross-border crime in the region.
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Malaysia and Singapore to announce RTS Link fare soon, Loke says talks moving smoothly
Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that the fare for the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link will be announced soon, with negotiations progressing smoothly. The RTS Link is a rapid transit system connecting the two countries, expected to ease cross-border travel for thousands of daily commuters.
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Zahid chairs road safety panel, maps congestion fixes before Johor Bahru RTS January debut
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi chaired a road safety committee meeting in Putrajaya, where plans were discussed to ease traffic congestion in Johor Bahru city centre ahead of the RTS Link's debut in January. The committee also addressed road safety issues and mapped out congestion fixes for the area.
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Police arrest three after missing Johor man found dead in river
Police in Johor arrested three men in connection with the discovery of a missing man's body in a river. The victim was reported missing and later found dead. The suspects are being held to assist in the investigation.
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Buloh Kasap rep Zahari Sarip sworn in as Johor state assembly Speaker
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 27— Buloh Kasap assemblyman Datuk Zahari Sarip has been sworn in as the Johor state assembly Speake...
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Johor factory ordered shut after Jalur Gemilang, state flag flown upside down
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 20 — The Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) has ordered a factory located at the Southern In...
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Machete-wielding man allegedly strikes car in high-beam dispute near Senai airport, two arrested
Two men were arrested after one allegedly used a machete to strike another motorist's car during a dispute over high-beam headlights near Senai airport in Johor. Police confirmed the arrests and are investigating the case.
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Two drivers detained for allegedly blocking traffic to give way to supercar convoy
Police in Iskandar Puteri have detained two drivers suspected of blocking traffic to let a supercar convoy pass. The drivers are believed to have acted as unofficial marshals, and an investigation is underway.
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JB commercial areas short of parking due to Singapore workers; new paid system proposed
Johor Bahru's commercial areas are facing a parking shortage partly due to Singaporean workers, prompting a new paid parking system as part of efforts to ease traffic ahead of the RTS Link launch.
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Singaporean man jailed for insulting Islam during e-hailing trip in Johor Bahru
A 56-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 14 days' jail and fined RM7,000 after pleading guilty to insulting Islam during an e-hailing trip in Johor Bahru.
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Singaporean man and local youth claim trial over violent road rage brawl in Johor Bahru
A 46-year-old Singaporean man and a local youth claimed trial in a Johor Bahru court over a violent road rage brawl. The incident, which occurred in Johor Bahru, led to charges being filed against both individuals. The court proceedings are ongoing.
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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
Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that passports will be accepted for RTS Link travel, with a QR code system as an optional digital alternative. The assurance was given in Johor Bahru.
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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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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...
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If you have type O or AB blood, Johor’s Hospital Sultanah Aminah really needs you to come forward this weekend
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 13 — Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) has issued an urgent appeal for type O and AB blood donors as...
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Johor to add 5,000 smart CCTVs across Greater Johor Bahru in five years
PASIR GUDANG, Aug 13 – The Johor government plans to install 5,000 more smart closed-circuit television (CCTV) cam...
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Singapore fugitive flees to Johor, ends up kidnapped for S$80,000 ransom
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 12 — A 32-year-old Singaporean wanted man, who fled to Johor for refuge, was instead kidnapped an...
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Johor police bust drug syndicate supplying local market, seize RM8.49m worth of drugs
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 — Johor police have busted a drug trafficking syndicate following the arrest of two men...