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Johor has formed a multi-agency task force to investigate claims that construction waste from Singapore was dumped at multiple sites in the Pontian district, marking a significant environmental enforcement action.
Johor has launched the Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to encourage evening congregational prayers at mosques statewide, positioning it as part of broader efforts to revitalise Islamic community spaces and knowledge dissemination.
A Pakistani perfume salesman has been charged in Batu Pahat magistrate's court with outraging the modesty of a woman he met recently. The alleged incident occurred inside a parked vehicle earlier this month.
Two men have been arrested following an incident near Senai Airport where one allegedly brandished a machete during a confrontation with another driver over vehicle high-beams. The confrontation resulted in damage to the motorist's vehicle.
The Malaysian Army has finished its internal investigation into a serious injury sustained by a commando at a Johor military facility in March. Dismissals of personnel implicated in the incident are now proceeding.
A group of 159 Chinese nationals have been brought before three magistrate's courts in Johor Baru, facing criminal conspiracy charges related to an alleged cryptocurrency investment scheme. The alleged scam took place approximately two weeks prior to their court appearance.
Authorities have charged 159 Chinese nationals in connection with a fraud operation linked to the Forest City development, with additional charges for illegal entry into Malaysia.
Malaysia's Karnival Alam Kita 2026 carnival in Johor aims to translate environmental sustainability from abstract concepts into practical daily actions, launching youth ambassador programmes and waste collection initiatives.
A fatal road accident near Muar, Johor claimed the lives of an elderly woman and her adult daughter when their Perodua Myvi collided with a lorry on Wednesday morning.
The Iskandar Puteri City Council has issued enforcement notices against Network School in Forest City for operating without proper business licences and misusing premises licensed for office use.
Johor police have arrested 11 people, including a foreign worker's employer, following the death of a worker from head injuries in Johor Bahru on July 16.
An integrated drug enforcement operation in Johor has identified 16 drivers testing positive for illegal substances, with authorities also uncovering thousands of traffic and vehicle regulation breaches.
Forest City's developer has committed to full cooperation with Malaysian authorities investigating the Network School operation, which reportedly involved Israeli citizens using alternative passports.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated an investigation into operational matters at Network School within the Forest City development in Johor, signalling regulatory scrutiny of educational institutions in the controversial waterfront project.
Johor's Road Transport Department has issued investigation notices to motorcycle riders found without helmets during the state's recent election campaign, highlighting enforcement efforts amid heightened political activity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia and Singapore will soon complete the master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, following discussions with visiting Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Malaysia's communications regulator documented 29 complaints involving false information, divisive speech, and deceptive content circulated during the Johor state election, highlighting persistent challenges with digital misinformation in regional political campaigns.
KFC Malaysia and Yayasan JCorp have graduated 37 skilled workers through their ADI vocational programme, bringing cumulative graduate numbers to 60. The initiative combines classroom learning with hands-on restaurant training.
A determined grandmother from Segamat rode a motorcycle through rural Johor to help her nine-year-old grandson meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at a Felda event, an encounter that has become a cherished childhood memory.
KTMB is ramping up Electric Train Service capacity on its southern corridor by 7,464 seats this weekend. The national rail operator is also offering a 20% discount to eligible voters participating in the Johor state election.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has warned of severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds expected across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and eight states until 4 pm, affecting major population centres and rural districts.
Johor UMNO Youth chief Noor Azleen Ambros cautions the Barisan Nasional coalition that appealing to sentiment won't resonate with younger voters who demand substantive policy addressing employment, wages, and affordable housing.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected suggestions that any state has been overlooked in national development programmes, emphasising that Johor remains a key economic priority alongside broader nationwide expansion efforts.
Malaysia will launch the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan during the Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat in Q4 2024, signalling commitment to bilateral economic cooperation and reinforcing investor confidence in the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that Malaysia's federal government carries an annual debt burden of nearly RM1 billion from Felda, attributing the crisis to administrative failures under previous leadership.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticised political parties for using Malay supremacy as campaign rhetoric without demonstrating genuine commitment through transparent policies and concrete actions to defend Malay interests.
Authorities in Johor have apprehended 80 undocumented foreign workers and a Malaysian human resources officer following coordinated enforcement operations at two industrial facilities in the Larkin area.
Former Umno Youth leader Khairy Jamaluddin has challenged Johorean voters to support authentic policies rather than imitations, claiming the opposition's manifesto largely mirrors Barisan Nasional's established pledges.
The proposed relocation of SJKT Ladang Sungai Muar in Segamat has reached the land ownership phase, with the Education Ministry and Segamat MP backing the initiative to address safety and infrastructure concerns.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is progressing according to schedule, urging political figures to refrain from politicising the bilateral project as it unfolds.