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Johor Bahru

Malaysia border agency nabs 17, including 2 S’poreans, at JB checkpoint over immigration offences

Cars entering Johor from Singapore at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex.
Cars entering Johor from Singapore at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex.

Johor police nab 5 suspects, including 4 S’poreans, over fatal stabbing

The first suspect was arrested at around 12.15am on March 18 while attempting to flee to Singapore.
The first suspect was arrested at around 12.15am on March 18 while attempting to flee to Singapore.

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.

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Sky park, waterfront, and an RTS stop at your door: The JB address that makes two cities feel like one

New Casa Suites, a new residential development within R&F Princess Cove, is expected to add more than 4,300 homes to the waterfront township upon completion in 2029.
New Casa Suites, a new residential development within R&F Princess Cove, is expected to add more than 4,300 homes to the waterfront township upon completion in 2029.

JB to become zero-waste zone with 24-hour cleaning teams, upgraded infrastructure

Enforcement efforts would be stepped up through regular patrols and monitoring.
Enforcement efforts would be stepped up through regular patrols and monitoring.

Woman found dead with multiple stab wounds in Johor Bahru hotel room

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.

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.

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.

Network maintenance during off-peak hours at JB checkpoint to affect border crossers from Feb 27

Network system maintenance at the BSI checkpoint is expected from Feb 27 to March 14.
Network system maintenance at the BSI checkpoint is expected from Feb 27 to March 14.

Malaysian driver, passenger arrested after driving recklessly at Tuas Checkpoint; drugs found in car

The driver was also not in possession of a valid travel document at the time.
The driver was also not in possession of a valid travel document at the time.

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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.