Accidents & Safety Incidents news in Sungai Johor Bridge Johor
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JLM investigates tanker collision with Sungai Johor Bridge
The Marine Department Malaysia is investigating an incident where a tanker drifted and struck the Sungai Johor Bridge after launch, causing minor damage. The bridge remains safe and open to traffic.
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SDEB refutes viral claims of Sungai Johor Bridge closure, says safe to cross despite vessel strike
Senai-Desaru Expressway Berhad (SDEB) has refuted viral claims that the Sungai Johor Bridge was closed after a vessel struck it, stating that inspections found the structure safe. The vessel was moved at 3:16 pm, and the bridge remains open to traffic.
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Tanker that drifted near Sungai Johor Bridge successfully moved
A tanker that drifted and ran aground near the Sungai Johor Bridge in Kota Tinggi was successfully moved to a designated anchorage. The bridge operator confirmed the structure is safe and traffic was unaffected. The Johor Port Authority is investigating the incident.
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Family of three with no choice, forced to live in fire-damaged rental home
A family in Taman Desa Rakyat Perdana, Pasir Gudang, is living in their fire-damaged rental house as they have no other options. The fire, which occurred on August 23, destroyed their belongings, but neighbours helped extinguish it. They received donations from a supermarket and a charity.
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Two rescued after being caught in currents at Pengarang, four feared missing
Six people from a group of 15 camping at Pantai Tanjung Lombat beach near Pengarang, Penawar, got into difficulty while swimming. Two were rescued by the public, while four teenagers are feared missing and a search and rescue operation is underway.
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Two drones deployed, SAR for three teenagers feared drowned at Tanjung Lompat Beach expanded
The search and rescue operation for three teenagers feared drowned at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Tanjung Balau, Penawar, has been expanded to two nautical miles. The operation, now in its second day, involves 41 personnel and two drones. One teenager was found dead yesterday, while two others were rescued.
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Police advise halting beach activities after three tragedies at Kota Tinggi beaches in four days
Police in Kota Tinggi, Johor, have advised the public to temporarily stop beach activities following three drowning tragedies in the district within four days. The latest incident occurred at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Desaru, where four 16-year-olds were feared drowned, with one body found and three still missing. The incidents happened during the school holidays, and authorities noted rough seas and strong winds due to the transition to the Northeast Monsoon.
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Search for two missing victims at Tanjung Lompat Beach continues
The search continues for two missing teenagers after a drowning incident at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Kota Tinggi, Johor. Two of the six teenagers involved are still receiving treatment at Hospital Kota Tinggi, while two others were found dead. The state education committee chairman has promised support for the victims' families and students.
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Tanjung Lompat Beach not open for public use - Penawar ADUN
Penawar assemblyman Fauziah Misri says Tanjung Lompat Beach is unmaintained and not open for public recreation, following a drowning incident. She called for warning signs and urged the public not to speculate.
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Seven tahfiz students recite azan, perform hajat prayers to aid SAR for three drowning victims
Seven tahfiz students from Madrasatul Quran Ar-Redha recited the azan and performed hajat prayers at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Kota Tinggi, to aid the search for three students still missing after drowning. Penawar assemblyman Fauziah Misri also attended and promised to discuss installing warning signs at the beach.
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Tragedy of 4 children drowning: Penawar assemblyman says area is prohibited for swimming despite no warning signs
Four children drowned at Tanjong Lombat beach in Kota Tinggi, Johor. Penawar assemblyman Fauziah Misri clarified that the beach is not a public bathing area but a fishing zone, and expressed condolences as the search for three missing children continues.
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'We just want to bring him home' - Brother of Tanjung Lompat beach victim
The family of a 16-year-old boy feared drowned at Tanjung Lompat beach in Bandar Penawar is hoping his body will be found. The boy was one of four teenagers who went missing after swimming at the beach. A search and rescue operation is ongoing for the three missing victims.
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'Drain' in the beach, waves pulling to sea feared cause of four students feared drowned
Four students are feared drowned at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor. The beach's topography, which has a drain-like channel, along with rough waves and strong winds, are believed to be among the contributing factors.
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Search expanded for 3 teenagers missing off Johor coast
Rescuers have expanded the search for three teenagers feared drowned at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor. The body of a fourth teenager was found on Wednesday, and the search now covers a two-nautical-mile area.
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Search for 3 missing teenagers at Tanjung Lompat Beach expanded
The search and rescue operation for three teenagers missing after drowning at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, has been expanded to two nautical miles from the incident location. One of the four teenagers initially reported missing was found dead, and the search for the remaining three resumed with 41 personnel from various agencies.
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Two drones search for three missing teenagers feared drowned
The search and rescue operation for three teenagers missing after drowning at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, has been expanded to two nautical miles. The body of a fourth victim was found yesterday, and authorities are using drones and boats to search for the remaining boys.
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'We pray our brother's body is found today, in whatever condition'
The family of a missing teenager feared drowned at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, hopes his body will be found today. The search and rescue operation for him and two other missing 16-year-olds continues.
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Monsoon Current Tragedy: Three Drowning Incidents at Kota Tinggi Beaches in Four Days
Three separate drowning incidents occurred at beaches in Kota Tinggi, Johor, within four days during the school holidays. In the latest incident, four teenagers were reported missing at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Desaru, with one body found and three still missing. Police have advised the public to stop beach activities due to rough seas and strong winds as the region transitions to the Northeast Monsoon.
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'If he is gone, we hope his body is found' - Father of student feared drowned
A 16-year-old boy, Muhammad Thaqif Rayyan, is feared drowned while swimming with friends at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor. He is one of four teenagers reported missing in the incident, and search and rescue operations are ongoing. His father expressed the family's hope that his body will be found if he has not survived.
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SAR area expanded to two nautical miles in search for three missing teenagers in Tanjung Lompat
The search and rescue operation for three teenagers missing at Tanjung Lompat in Bandar Penawar has been expanded to two nautical miles of coastal waters. The operation resumed with 41 personnel and drones, hampered by rough weather, after the body of one of four missing boys was found yesterday.