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Ex-property consultant jailed 10 years, fined RM228mil for graft
The Court of Appeal in Johor Bahru sentenced former real estate consultant Amir Shariffuddin Abd Raub to 10 years in jail and a fine of nearly RM228 million. The court overturned his earlier acquittal on 33 corruption and four money laundering charges. The bench found that his claim the money was consultancy fees was unsupported by evidence.
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Police respond to noise complaint at Yishun getai, first in event's 23-year history
Police arrived at a getai dinner in Yishun on Sep. 4 following an alleged noise complaint from a resident. The organiser said it was the first such complaint in the event's 23-year history. The show continued after officers spoke to the organisers.
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Over one hectare of grassland burns near condo in Johor Bahru
A fire broke out in over one hectare of lalang grass near a condominium at Lido Beach Country Garden in Johor Bahru last night. Firefighters extinguished the blaze completely, and no injuries were reported.
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Court orders YTL Construction to pay RM180,000 for Johor surau flooding
The High Court in Johor Bahru has ordered YTL Construction to pay RM180,000 in damages for negligence and private nuisance. The company's temporary culvert works caused repeated flooding at Surau Ar Rahman and adjoining land from November 2020 to April 2022.
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Man fined S$560,000 for evading duty on over 28,000 bottles of beer in Singapore
A 47-year-old Chinese national, Han Xiaoyang, was fined S$560,000 in a Singapore court for evading over S$60,000 in customs duty on 28,236 bottles of beer. The scheme involved falsely declaring the beer as other goods. As he did not pay the fine, he will serve 164 days in jail. The case was reported by Singapore Customs after an operation in November 2025.
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Johor Regent scores six as Royal Johor wins inaugural polo title
Tunku Mahkota Ismail of Johor scored six goals to lead Royal Johor to a 10-7 victory over Temasek in the final of the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament. The match was held at the Royal Johor Polo Club in Istana Pasir Pelangi, Johor Baru. The Regent was also named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
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Sultanah Aminah Hospital forms committee to probe harassment claim against specialist
Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Baru has launched an internal investigation into sexual harassment allegations against a medical specialist in its anaesthesiology department. The Johor Health Department confirmed a special committee was set up after a report was received on Aug 28, and the hospital has vowed not to tolerate any attempts to suppress such reports.
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Lifelong learning event for all ages held at Yishun Town Square
Senior Parliamentary Secretary Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi attended the Raikan Ilmu@Heartlands (Nee Soon) event at Yishun Town Square on September 5. The two-day event, organised by Yayasan MENDAKI, aims to promote lifelong learning for all ages.
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Royal Johor reach polo final; Tunku Mahkota Ismail to lead title charge
Korea Polo beat JCorp 5-4 to finish third in the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament at the Royal Johor Polo Club in Johor Baru. Royal Johor, led by Tunku Mahkota Ismail, will face Temasek in the final after a 9-5 semi-final win over JCorp.
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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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68-year-old man injured after bus brakes suddenly along Woodlands Avenue 7
A 68-year-old man was injured on Sep. 1 when Bus 858 braked suddenly along Woodlands Avenue 7, throwing him from his seat. He suffered a head injury, a fractured rib, and a displaced cataract, and was hospitalised again on Sep. 3. His family expressed disappointment with bus operator Tower Transit's handling of the incident.
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Man fined S$560,000 for evading duty on nearly 30,000 bottles of beer
A 47-year-old Chinese national, Han Xiaoyang, was fined S$560,000 in Singapore for masterminding a scheme to evade duty and GST on imported beer. He pleaded guilty to seven charges involving the evasion of about S$60,127 in duty on 28,236 bottles of beer. As he did not pay the fine, he will serve 164 days in jail.
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Man gets 2 years' jail, caning for selling Kpods and illicit drugs
A 24-year-old man, Basil Wang Zhuang Zhen, was sentenced on Sept 4 to two years' jail and two strokes of the cane for trafficking Kpods and other drugs. He was caught after ICA officers found a vape in his car at Woodlands Checkpoint, leading to a search of his home where authorities found thousands of tablets and other illicit items. He is the first person convicted for Kpod trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
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RTS Link Woodlands North station completed, on track for 2027 opening
Singapore's Land Transport Authority announced the completion of the RTS Link Woodlands North station on Sept 4. The 4km cross-border link between Singapore and Malaysia is on track to begin operations in 2027, with a projected daily ridership of 40,000.
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Johor Hospital Probes Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Anaesthesiologist
Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru Hospital (HSAJB) has launched an internal investigation into a workplace sexual harassment complaint made by a female medical officer against a male consultant anaesthesiologist. The hospital's director confirmed a probe was conducted on August 28, and responded to allegations that the complainant was pressured to withdraw her report. Nurses have also reportedly complained about the consultant's unprofessional conduct.
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Vivian visits Johor, officiates new Singapore Consulate-General building
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan visited Johor on 3 September to officiate the new Singapore Consulate-General building in Johor Bahru. He also attended the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Championship and met with Malaysian leaders.
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Singapore's F-35 fleet to cost US$4.06b; eight jets to be based at Tengah, rest in US
A US Department of War report has disclosed that Singapore's acquisition of 20 F-35 stealth fighters and related equipment cost US$4.06 billion. Eight of the jets, the F-35As, will be based at Tengah Air Base in Singapore, while the twelve F-35Bs will be permanently stationed at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas, US. The first jets are expected to be delivered to the US at the end of 2026, with Singapore housing them locally only in 2029.
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Malaysian jailed 15 weeks for smuggling 1,050 etomidate-laced pods through Woodlands Checkpoint
A 42-year-old Malaysian man, Ji Saow Hua, was sentenced to 15 weeks' jail on Sept 3 for importing 1,050 etomidate-laced e-cigarette pods worth $73,500. He was caught at the Woodlands Checkpoint on July 4, 2025, after an auxiliary police officer found the pods in his motorcycle's rear carriage box. Ji had previously been fined for a similar offence in 2024.
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Man, 59, arrested for alleged loanshark harassment at Choa Chu Kang flat
A 59-year-old man was arrested on Sep. 1 for allegedly harassing a resident by scattering shoes and leaving a bicycle lock at a flat along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 5. Police identified him through camera images. He will be charged in court on Sep. 3 under the Moneylenders Act.
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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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King Grants Audience To Singapore Foreign Minister Balakrishnan
The King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, granted an audience to Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the Istana Pasir Pelangi Polo Grounds in Johor Bahru. Singapore's High Commissioner and Consul-General were also present at the meeting.
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Kai Kai and Jia Jia's birthday events at River Wonders run until Sept 14
Mandai Wildlife Group announced panda-themed birthday celebrations for Kai Kai and Jia Jia at River Wonders in Singapore. The events, running until Sept 14, include ice cake feedings and an immersive exhibition, as the pandas are set to return to China in 2027.
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Asian Federation of Biotechnology Malaysia Chapter International Symposium 2026 (AFOBMCIS 2026)
Asian Federation of Biotechnology Malaysia Chapter International Symposium 2026 (AFOBMCIS 2026). 6 September to 9 September 2026, at Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre.
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Yishun 10 cinema to close in March 2027, redeveloped into mixed-use project with 110 homes
Singapore's first multiplex cinema, Yishun 10, will cease operations on 2 March 2027. Owner Frasers Property will redevelop the site into a mixed-use building with about 110 residential units, shops and a landscaped facility deck, expected to be completed by mid-2031.