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Johor

Johor-Singapore SEZ: Be careful the opportunity doesn’t become an oversell

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is beginning to capture meaningful investor attention..
The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is beginning to capture meaningful investor attention..

Body of infant boy found in rubbish bin at Yong Peng highway rest stop in Johor

The body has been taken to hospital for a post-mortem examination and further investigation.
The body has been taken to hospital for a post-mortem examination and further investigation.

With RTS Link set to open by the end of 2026, will it be a win-win for S’pore and Malaysia?

aljohor - Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru on Dec 17. 


ST PHOTO: ANNABELLE LIANG
aljohor - Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru on Dec 17. 


ST PHOTO: ANNABELLE LIANG

Mild earthquake hits Malaysia, with tremors felt across Johor and Melaka

The epicentre of the earthquake was located 16km south-west of Segamat, Johor, with a depth of 10km.
The epicentre of the earthquake was located 16km south-west of Segamat, Johor, with a depth of 10km.

S’pore-registered car crashes into several houses in JB; driver taken to hospital

The Johor police said the accident happened in Jalan Harimau, at about 5.15am on Nov 24.
The Johor police said the accident happened in Jalan Harimau, at about 5.15am on Nov 24.

In JB – Malaysia’s first ‘leading smart city’ – AI is used to ease jams and detect potholes

The Johor Bahru Integrated Operations Control Centre in uses AI to track traffic flow, detect potholes, and even catch litterbugs in real time.
The Johor Bahru Integrated Operations Control Centre in uses AI to track traffic flow, detect potholes, and even catch litterbugs in real time.

Malaysia to expand QR code clearance at Johor checkpoints

Malaysia said immediate and medium-term improvement measures will continue to enhance entry point infrastructure and automation systems.
Malaysia said immediate and medium-term improvement measures will continue to enhance entry point infrastructure and automation systems.

Down The Rabbit Hole

Did this ‘pineapple town’ in Johor fabricate modern, glitzy Singapore?

Once famed for its pineapple plantations, the Johor town Pekan Nanas is full of precast components that make its way across the Causeway to Singapore's glitzy buildings.
Once famed for its pineapple plantations, the Johor town Pekan Nanas is full of precast components that make its way across the Causeway to Singapore's glitzy buildings.

All aboard: Hundreds take electric train from JB to KL on first day of service

Passengers boarding the first ETS from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur on Dec 12.
Passengers boarding the first ETS from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur on Dec 12.

Free self-driving bus rides planned for Johor Bahru in 2026

Traffic on the Causeway between Singapore and Johor Bahru.
Traffic on the Causeway between Singapore and Johor Bahru.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.