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Johor

‘Grateful’: Singapore man who lost and found bag containing $4.7k thanks Malaysian immigration officers

Singaporean Tan Zheng Guang (centre) with the immigration officers who helped him return his bag.
Singaporean Tan Zheng Guang (centre) with the immigration officers who helped him return his bag.

Malaysian motorcyclist who dodged passport check at JB checkpoint in viral images turns himself in

The incident allegedly took place at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (BSI) in Johor Bahru on Nov 11.
The incident allegedly took place at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (BSI) in Johor Bahru on Nov 11.

2,916 foreign drivers fined in Johor over VEP issues

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that Malaysia conducts routine inspections on foreign vehicles entering and leaving the country.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that Malaysia conducts routine inspections on foreign vehicles entering and leaving the country.

Malaysia’s data centre hub tightens approvals on water worries

An AI-generated picture of a data centre. Tier 1 and Tier 2 data centres use vast amounts of water, up to 50 million litres a day.
An AI-generated picture of a data centre. Tier 1 and Tier 2 data centres use vast amounts of water, up to 50 million litres a day.

Johor traders issued $210k in compounds for not displaying price tags, unethical practices

Johor's cost of living director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo (right) showing the price tags for different types of fish on Nov 26.
Johor's cost of living director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo (right) showing the price tags for different types of fish on Nov 26.

Total of 11 active earthquake fault zones mapped nationwide, says Malaysian minister

Plantation and Commodities Minister Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said six active faults were identified in the peninsula.
Plantation and Commodities Minister Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said six active faults were identified in the peninsula.

Singapore and Malaysia reaffirm commitment to setting effective frameworks for JS-SEZ

sfsez25 - The Malaysia–Singapore Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia
(JMCIM) held its 17th meeting on 25 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur.

credit to MND
sfsez25 - The Malaysia–Singapore Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia
(JMCIM) held its 17th meeting on 25 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur.

credit to MND

Businesses bet on bigger, refreshed malls in Johor to capture RTS Link footfall

Construction of the Coronation Square Mall, which will be connected to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, begins in 2026 and is slated to be completed in 2029.
Construction of the Coronation Square Mall, which will be connected to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, begins in 2026 and is slated to be completed in 2029.

Metal detectors to be used at all exam centres in Johor to tighten security

School employees using a scanner on students at a Johor secondary school, checking for prohibited devices ahead of exams.
School employees using a scanner on students at a Johor secondary school, checking for prohibited devices ahead of exams.

Ringgit gains yet to curb S’poreans’ spending in Malaysia, but more Malaysians could head south

Firmer ringgit makes it more expensive to shop, spend and buy properties in Johor.
Firmer ringgit makes it more expensive to shop, spend and buy properties in Johor.

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