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Johor

Fuel frenzy across Causeway: Johor businesses expect more Singaporeans to shop, fill petrol

Singapore cars refuelling at a Shell petrol station in Johor Bahru.
Singapore cars refuelling at a Shell petrol station in Johor Bahru.

Major forest fire in Johor under control, say Malaysian authorities

A total of 35 firefighters have been deployed, as well as personnel from several agencies including the police, Civil Defence Force and Environment Department.
A total of 35 firefighters have been deployed, as well as personnel from several agencies including the police, Civil Defence Force and Environment Department.

S’pore ministers visit Johor royal family’s Hari Raya Open House, discuss ways to enhance cooperation

Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli (foreground, left) and Education Minister Desmond Lee (back, left), together with their spouses, were hosted to lunch by the Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail (foreground, right) and his wife Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor (back, second from left).
Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli (foreground, left) and Education Minister Desmond Lee (back, left), together with their spouses, were hosted to lunch by the Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail (foreground, right) and his wife Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor (back, second from left).

Johor transport body to monitor 33 accident ‘black spots’ during festive Hari Raya period

Enforcement will be on traffic offences such as speeding, cutting queues and using phones while driving.
Enforcement will be on traffic offences such as speeding, cutting queues and using phones while driving.

Bridging the ‘grey area’: Malaysian workers who commute to Singapore welcome new insurance scheme

A Johor-based NGO said it recorded 54 deaths in 2025 from accidents involving Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore.
A Johor-based NGO said it recorded 54 deaths in 2025 from accidents involving Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore.

JB police nab suspect over woman’s murder in hotel

The police were alerted to the death of a 37-year-old foreign woman at 5.30am on March 11.
The police were alerted to the death of a 37-year-old foreign woman at 5.30am on March 11.

‘Lesson’ for Johor: Data centres should not be sited too near homes, says assemblyman after outcry

A cement truck exiting the Zdata and NTT data centre construction site near Taman Nusa Bayu, Iskandar Puteri on Feb 23.
A cement truck exiting the Zdata and NTT data centre construction site near Taman Nusa Bayu, Iskandar Puteri on Feb 23.

Locals left asking what comes next after Johor’s data centre rush swallows their villages

Taman Nusa Bayu resident Mdm Gowri Dewi (left) showing fine construction dust in her home while Zainoor Annuar is using his drone to monitor the data centre construction activities near his home.
Taman Nusa Bayu resident Mdm Gowri Dewi (left) showing fine construction dust in her home while Zainoor Annuar is using his drone to monitor the data centre construction activities near his home.

JDT gain advantage over 10-man Hiroshima in Asian Champions League

Aggressive push to help firms internationalise; new district will connect Woodlands to JS-SEZ

Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.
Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.

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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.