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1. King Grants Audience To Singapore Foreign Minister Balakrishnan

   1 week ago Bernama Istana Pasir Pelangi Polo Grounds, Johor Bahru 3.6 km

   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.

2. Kai Kai and Jia Jia's birthday events at River Wonders run until Sept 14

   1 week ago The Straits Times River Wonders, Singapore 5.2 km

   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.

3. Asian Federation of Biotechnology Malaysia Chapter International Symposium 2026 (AFOBMCIS 2026)

   6 Sep – 9 Sep MyCEB Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre 2.8 km

   Asian Federation of Biotechnology Malaysia Chapter International Symposium 2026 (AFOBMCIS 2026). 6 September to 9 September 2026, at Novotel Johor Bahru City Centre.

4. Yishun 10 cinema to close in March 2027, redeveloped into mixed-use project with 110 homes

   2 weeks ago Berita Harian Singapura Yishun 10, Yishun Central, Singapore 6.5 km

   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.

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6. Two hospitalised after kitchen fire in Yew Tee HDB flat; 20 evacuated

   2 weeks ago The Straits Times Block 684D, Choa Chu Kang Crescent, Yew Tee, Singapore 6.5 km

   Two people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a 14th-floor HDB flat at Block 684D Choa Chu Kang Crescent on Sept 2. About 20 residents were evacuated as a precaution, and the Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the blaze with one water jet.

7. Tunku Ismail leads Royal Johor to flying start at Johor Super Crown

   2 weeks ago New Straits Times Royal Polo Grounds, Istana Pasir Pelangi, Johor Baru 3.6 km

   Royal Johor defeated Temasek 11-7 in the opening match of the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament at the Royal Polo Grounds, Istana Pasir Pelangi in Johor Baru. Tunku Ismail, Regent of Johor, scored five goals despite a hand injury, and the tournament aims to elevate Johor's polo infrastructure.

8. Oriental Kopi KSL City Mall Opening Day: 15% Off Storewide on 4 September 2026

   Fri 4 Sep EverydayOnSales KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru 4.8 km

   Oriental Kopi's new outlet at KSL City Mall in Johor Bahru celebrates its opening on 4 September 2026 with a 15% storewide discount on dine-in, takeaway, and retail items. Breakfast sets start from RM6.90 between 9 AM and 11 AM.

9. JB commercial areas are short of parking due to Singapore workers. Can a new paid system solve this?

   2 weeks ago The Straits Times Jalan Geroda, Larkin, Johor Bahru 7.2 km

   Johor Bahru has installed a new paid parking gantry system at Jalan Geroda to free up spaces long occupied by residents working in Singapore. The system, which started on Aug 21, has been welcomed by locals and businesses, and similar gantries are planned for Dataran Larkin and Larkin Perdana as part of efforts to ease traffic ahead of the RTS Link launch in 2027.