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Johor Bahru

As the ringgit strengthens, what will it take for Malaysians working in Singapore to return home?

Analysts expect the ringgit to trade between RM3.20 and RM3.30 per Sing dollar by the end of 2025, before strengthening further in 2026.
Analysts expect the ringgit to trade between RM3.20 and RM3.30 per Sing dollar by the end of 2025, before strengthening further in 2026.

Dry taps, empty pockets days after Johor river contamination

Efforts were being made to get all four water treatment plants located along Sungai Johor operational again.
Efforts were being made to get all four water treatment plants located along Sungai Johor operational again.

JB-Singapore driving touts are back at Larkin Sentral

Currently, Malaysian taxis are only allowed to send passengers from Larkin Terminal to Ban San Street taxi stand across the border.
Currently, Malaysian taxis are only allowed to send passengers from Larkin Terminal to Ban San Street taxi stand across the border.

Cross-border RTS Link construction on track at 65% completion

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the project remains on schedule for completion by Dec 31, 2026, ahead of the January 2027 launch.
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the project remains on schedule for completion by Dec 31, 2026, ahead of the January 2027 launch.

JB City Square mall undergoing revamp to include hotel apartments, health and wellness hub

An artist's impression of the refreshed City Square facing the checkpoint along Jalan Tun Abdul Razak.
An artist's impression of the refreshed City Square facing the checkpoint along Jalan Tun Abdul Razak.

Backyard cafes in JB give their owners hope to extend land lease, preserve kampung heritage

Ruma Tengah is an alfresco cafe set up at the front porch of a 70-year-old house in Kampung Melayu Majidee.
Ruma Tengah is an alfresco cafe set up at the front porch of a 70-year-old house in Kampung Melayu Majidee.

Nearly 800,000 in Johor hit by water cuts due to Johor River pollution

A Ranhill SAJ spokesman said the company is in the midst of restoring water supply in the affected areas and advised the public to save water.
A Ranhill SAJ spokesman said the company is in the midst of restoring water supply in the affected areas and advised the public to save water.

S’pore vehicles barred from leaving Malaysia if VEP fines not paid; enforcement to go beyond Johor

On Oct 21, Malaysian media reported that there were 3,910 writs of summons issued - which each cost RM300 - across three locations in Johor Bahru.
On Oct 21, Malaysian media reported that there were 3,910 writs of summons issued - which each cost RM300 - across three locations in Johor Bahru.

Enlivening S’pore’s north, helping shops digitalise among ideas being studied by RTS Link task force

The upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will be ready by the end of 2026.
The upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link will be ready by the end of 2026.

Almost 4,000 Singapore drivers fined $360,000 in total for entering Johor without VEP tag

Drivers who were fined for lacking a VEP were told to pay them on the spot, said an official.
Drivers who were fined for lacking a VEP were told to pay them on the spot, said an official.

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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.