Johor

Fire at JB power facility causes major blackout; two workers electrocuted

Two contractors electrocuted in the incident were in stable condition and receiving treatment.

Haze in Malaysia: Air quality in Johor’s Pasir Gudang hits ‘very unhealthy’ levels

A total of 33 other areas in Malaysia recorded unhealthy or worse readings, the same as at 7pm on Oct 15.

Capital World’s ability to keep operating depends on completing Mustafa mall deal, auditor says

Catalist-listed Capital World announced in April that fit-out and renovation works had begun for Mustafa’s JB outlet, which is targeted to open before the first quarter of 2027.

Malaysian King buys stake in miner expanding into rare earths

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar bought 2.25% of the firm’s issued shares from its managing director Pek Kok Sam at $0.425 per share.

Haze in Malaysia: Johor worst hit as air quality in 22 areas nationwide record unhealthy levels

Kota Tinggi in Johor recorded the worst air quality with an API reading of 170.

Football games, night markets carry on in Johor amid haze and school closures

Johor Bahru records among the highest air pollutant index readings in the state. after Pasir Gudang.

Malaysia budget 2027: More tourism spending, investment perks and plans to ease Johor congestion

Malaysia is seeking to ease congestion in Johor ahead of the planned February 2027 launch of the RTS Link between Singapore and Malaysia.

Johor police say jealousy and revenge behind murder of 16-year-old girl in Yong Peng

The victim, identified as 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, was found dead in a school hall on Oct 3.

Johor siblings who insisted on going to school despite haze closure killed in road accident

The accident happened about 200m from the siblings’ home while they were on their way back from school.

How a one-month buffer and JB transport upgrades will prepare commuters for the RTS Link

A view of the Bukit Chagar RTS station.

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