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Johor Bahru

Singaporean man among two nabbed in Johor raids on syndicate peddling drug-laced vapes

Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad (centre) said the first suspect acted as a distributor, while the second was believed to manage the syndicate’s finances.
Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad (centre) said the first suspect acted as a distributor, while the second was believed to manage the syndicate’s finances.

JB-Singapore RTS Link to feature 100 immigration e-gates at Bukit Chagar complex

Work taking place at Bukit Chagar station (red roof) on the JB-Singapore RTS Link in Johor Bahru on Feb 26, 2025.
Work taking place at Bukit Chagar station (red roof) on the JB-Singapore RTS Link in Johor Bahru on Feb 26, 2025.

Better work-life balance: S’porean mum runs baking business from JB rental home

Ms Nur Syafawani, 30, is a mother of three young kids aged 12, 9 and 3, and small bakery business owner.
Ms Nur Syafawani, 30, is a mother of three young kids aged 12, 9 and 3, and small bakery business owner.

Playbook launched for Singapore manufacturers looking to expand into Johor

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone playbook was launched by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) president Lennon Tan (fourth from left) and Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (fourth from right) at the SMF manufacturing day summit on Jan 30.
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone playbook was launched by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) president Lennon Tan (fourth from left) and Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang (fourth from right) at the SMF manufacturing day summit on Jan 30.

JB police seek info on S’porean man seriously injured in accident involving Malaysian cop, driver

The damaged minivan driven by a Singaporean driver after it was hit by a local driver in Johor Bahru.
The damaged minivan driven by a Singaporean driver after it was hit by a local driver in Johor Bahru.

JB condos now scam bases targeting overseas victims, say Malaysian police

Scam syndicate victims comprise wealthy folk who like investing in stocks and ordinary job seekers.
Scam syndicate victims comprise wealthy folk who like investing in stocks and ordinary job seekers.

‘Dry and strong winds may reignite peat fire’: Firefighters continue battle in haze-hit Johor

Firefighters working to snuff out a peat fire in Pengerang, Johor, on Jan 28.
Firefighters working to snuff out a peat fire in Pengerang, Johor, on Jan 28.

Bush fire in Johor Bahru damages 18 vehicles parked next to mosque

Nine firefighters with two vehicles were involved in the firefighting operation.
Nine firefighters with two vehicles were involved in the firefighting operation.

Johor firefighters battle spreading Pengerang peat fire as haze hits Singapore

Firefighters working to extinguish a peatland fire in Pengerang on Jan 26.
Firefighters working to extinguish a peatland fire in Pengerang on Jan 26.

S’porean woman, Malaysian motorcyclist die after being run over by trailer in JB

The pair were riding towards Johor Bahru city centre when the accident occurred near the 2.8km mark of Malaysia’s North-South Expressway.
The pair were riding towards Johor Bahru city centre when the accident occurred near the 2.8km mark of Malaysia’s North-South Expressway.

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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.