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Johor Bahru

Is it legal to walk across the Causeway? Newly installed sign reignites discussion

hzcauseway - 'No pedestrian’ signs installed on the Johor side of the Causeway, highlighting restrictions on walking along the land crossing.
Credit: Malaysian Highway Authority
hzcauseway - 'No pedestrian’ signs installed on the Johor side of the Causeway, highlighting restrictions on walking along the land crossing.
Credit: Malaysian Highway Authority

Littering in JB: Strict enforcement and mandatory community service lead to drop in cases

A Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation officer briefing three individuals before their community service in Johor Bahru.
A Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation officer briefing three individuals before their community service in Johor Bahru.

Singaporean artists build offshore networks in Malaysia and Indonesia, explore Nusantara links

Ubah Rumah Residency at Nikoi Island is created by Singaporean artists Alecia Neo and Ernest Goh and has hosted 30 South-east Asian artists to date.
Ubah Rumah Residency at Nikoi Island is created by Singaporean artists Alecia Neo and Ernest Goh and has hosted 30 South-east Asian artists to date.

How your JB mall experience will change when the RTS Link opens in end-2026

A network of walkways is being built in Johor Bahru connecting the RTS Link project terminus in Bukit Chagar to major developments in the city.
A network of walkways is being built in Johor Bahru connecting the RTS Link project terminus in Bukit Chagar to major developments in the city.

Malaysian authorities foil attempt to smuggle 888 bottles of liquor from Singapore

All seized items have been handed over to the Customs Department for further action.
All seized items have been handed over to the Customs Department for further action.

New laws to manage incidents on RTS Link trains, set out powers for Malaysian officers in Singapore

The Bill also outlines the powers that Malaysian immigration officers based in Singapore will have.
The Bill also outlines the powers that Malaysian immigration officers based in Singapore will have.

Singaporean man hit by car while crossing road in Johor Bahru

The accident occurred on April 3 at about 3.40pm on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in Johor Bahru, said the Malaysian police.
The accident occurred on April 3 at about 3.40pm on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in Johor Bahru, said the Malaysian police.

Proposed RTS Link fare to be presented to Malaysia, Singapore governments: Minister

Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru.
Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru.

Singaporean, Vietnamese and 5 others nabbed over drug distribution in Johor

Mr Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said they were involved in repackaging the drugs and selling them to regular customers at entertainment centres.
Mr Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said they were involved in repackaging the drugs and selling them to regular customers at entertainment centres.

Malaysia bans foreign cards at fuel pumps, but S’poreans still free to swipe for RON97

Motorists refuelling their vehicles at a Shell petrol station along Jalan Lingkaran Dalam in Johor Bahru on March 31.
Motorists refuelling their vehicles at a Shell petrol station along Jalan Lingkaran Dalam in Johor Bahru on March 31.

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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.