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Johor Bahru

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.

Malaysian cops hunting for motorist who drove recklessly through JB checkpoint

A car with a Malaysian registration number was seen entering the heavy vehicle lane at Gate C.
A car with a Malaysian registration number was seen entering the heavy vehicle lane at Gate C.

Proposed RTS Link fare of $5 to $7 ‘affordable’ for many Malaysians, but may still be steep for some

RTS Link will provide a direct, five-minute connection from Bukit Chagar in downtown Johor Bahru to Singapore’s Woodlands North MRT station.
RTS Link will provide a direct, five-minute connection from Bukit Chagar in downtown Johor Bahru to Singapore’s Woodlands North MRT station.

Singapore retailer Mustafa said to be facing challenges in opening Johor Bahru store

Johoreans say JB is now ‘Singapore-priced’. This CNY, they’re shopping on the outskirts

Business has been slow at Chinese New Year bazaars in Johor Bahru, with more locals spending elsewhere.
Business has been slow at Chinese New Year bazaars in Johor Bahru, with more locals spending elsewhere.

TB situation under control: Johor government

Lung with virus, rsv infection, long covid, world tuberculois day, air pollution and cancer concept
Lung with virus, rsv infection, long covid, world tuberculois day, air pollution and cancer concept

Fire breaks out in Orang Asli village in Johor, damaging 30 houses

The view of the fire from Sembawang Park at about 6.50am.
The view of the fire from Sembawang Park at about 6.50am.

Field Notes from Pahang

In Malaysia’s ‘jungle railway’, a colonial-era train signalling ritual still survives

Kuala Krau station master Mohd Akmal Jamal (left), 31, hands a key token to the driver of an incoming train.
Kuala Krau station master Mohd Akmal Jamal (left), 31, hands a key token to the driver of an incoming train.

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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.