Crime & Safety news in Tanjung Lompat Johor
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Tanjung Lompat drowning: Body of last missing teenager found after 4-day search
The body of a 16-year-old boy who went missing after drowning at Tanjung Lompat beach was found on rocks about 5.5 km from the incident site. He was the last of four teenagers who drowned while swimming on Wednesday; the search and rescue operation has now concluded.
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Fire at Kovan house forces evacuation of 30, one person taken to hospital
A fire broke out at a two-storey house on Simon Lane in Kovan on Sept 5, prompting the evacuation of about 30 people from neighbouring units. The Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the blaze, which partially damaged a neighbouring house. One person was assessed for smoke inhalation and taken to Singapore General Hospital.
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Johor waters: Over 600 vape cartridges suspected to contain drugs seized
Malaysian maritime authorities seized more than 600 vape cartridges suspected to contain drugs near Sungai Rengit, Johor. The contraband, valued at over RM160,000, was found in a black bag left in a rocky coastal area during a patrol on Friday. The items were taken to the Batu Pahat maritime headquarters for investigation.
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Foreign masseuse dies in fall from fourth floor fleeing MBJB raid
A 36-year-old foreign masseuse died after falling from the fourth floor of a shop house in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Masai, Johor Bahru, while trying to flee an inspection by the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB). Her body was sent to Hospital Sultan Ismail for a post-mortem, which found the cause of death to be head injuries and broken ribs. Police have classified the case as sudden death.
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Man, 77, allegedly steals S$200 from donation bowl at Changi temple
A 77-year-old man allegedly stole about S$200 from a donation bowl at Hoon Sian Keng Temple on Changi Road on Aug. 28. CCTV footage shows him taking the money and bowing to the statue before leaving. The police are investigating.
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Mother of teen drowned in Desaru recalls son's unusual behavior before incident
The mother of a teenager who drowned at Tanjung Lompat Beach in Desaru, Kota Tinggi, recalled her son's unusual behavior of not kissing her hand before the incident. His body was found floating about five kilometers from the scene. The Pengerang MP urged authorities to install warning signs and red flags at the beach.
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Vegetation fire at Seletar West Road extinguished by SCDF
A fire broke out at an open grass patch near a heavy vehicle park on Seletar West Road 1 on Sept 4. The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted at about 9.50am and extinguished the blaze, which involved vegetation measuring about 150m by 50m, using three water jets. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
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Man who stopped voyeur at Sengkang MRT among five honoured for catching offenders
Kwok Yen Ming, 36, was at Sengkang MRT station on July 8 when he noticed a man filming a female commuter on an escalator. He confronted the man and, with the station manager, detained him until police arrived. On Sept 4, Kwok and four others were recognised at the Public Transport Security Command Community Roadshow at Punggol Coast MRT station.
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Azalina urges red flags, warning signs at Desaru beaches after teen drownings
Pengerang MP Azalina Othman Said has called for red flags and warning signs at coastal areas in Desaru, including Pantai Tanjung Lompat, following the drowning of three teenagers on Wednesday. She made the proposal to local authorities, citing strong currents and the upcoming school holidays. The search for a fourth missing victim is ongoing.
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Third teen's body found after drowning at Tanjung Lompat beach
The body of Muhammad Adib Hafiy Kamal, 16, was found floating about five kilometers from the scene at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, at 11.15 am. The search continues for another missing victim, Mohamad Haiman Fitri Supian, 16. The incident involved six teenagers swimming at the beach, with two others rescued by the public.
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Tahfiz students continue azan, prayers to help find two missing teens at Tanjung Lompat beach
Students from Madrasah Tahfiz Al-Quran Ar-Redha in Bandar Penawar have resumed their efforts to find two teenagers still missing after a drowning incident at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Kota Tinggi. They performed the azan, Duha prayers, and recited Surah Yasin. So far, two victims have been found dead, while two others remain missing and two were rescued.
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NEA fines for ground littering drop to 5,300 in first half of 2026
Singapore's National Environment Agency reported a drop in fines for ground littering and corrective work orders in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The agency credited targeted enforcement and surveillance, including a pilot with town councils that improved the catch rate for high-rise littering. One hotspot at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 saw a 54 per cent drop in litter count.
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Schools urged to support students affected by Pantai Tanjung Lompat tragedy
Following the drowning tragedy at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Kota Tinggi, Johor, schools have been directed to provide psychosocial support to affected students and families. Two teenagers have been confirmed dead, two were rescued, and two remain missing after getting into difficulty while swimming.
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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 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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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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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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Australian man jailed for stealing perfume at Changi Airport
An Australian man was sentenced to four days in jail on September 1 for stealing two bottles of perfume worth over S$400 from a shop at Changi Airport in November last year. He was arrested when he tried to re-enter Singapore in August.
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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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Van driver jailed 14 years for running over fellow contraband dealer in Kaki Bukit
A 51-year-old Singaporean van driver, Toh Sze Ee, was sentenced to 14 years' jail on Wednesday for causing grievous hurt to a cyclist in Kaki Bukit Avenue 5. The victim, a Bangladeshi man, later died in Bangladesh. The charge was downgraded from attempted murder during the trial.
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20 evacuated after fire at Tampines HDB block; cause under investigation
Twenty people were evacuated from Block 477 Tampines Street 43 in Singapore after a fire broke out at a ground-floor unit on Sept 3. The Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the blaze, which involved an electrical distribution box. One person from a neighbouring unit was assessed for shortness of breath but declined hospital care.
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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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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.