The JB-Singapore RTS Link: What to Know About the Cross-Border Rail Project
The Rapid Transit System Link will connect Johor Bahru and Singapore by rail in just five minutes. Here is what to know about the project and its expected opening.
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Three arrested after missing Johor man discovered dead in river
Police in Johor Bahru have arrested three men for questioning after a missing person was found dead in a river. The arrests come as investigations intensify into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Johor Man Charged with Murder in Three-Year-Old Case of Toddler's Death
A Johor Bahru man has been charged with murder over an 18-month-old's death that authorities initially classified differently before reclassifying it three years later, raising questions about investigation procedures and timelines in Malaysia.
Fire Safety Crackdown Targets Johor Bahru's Overcrowded Bird-Nest Homes
Johor's Fire and Rescue Department conducted a coordinated enforcement sweep targeting nine converted rental properties in Johor Bahru, focusing on fire safety compliance in illegally modified premises housing low-income families.
Police Reclassify Toddler's Death as Murder After Nearly Three Years; Father to Face Charges
Police in Johor Bahru have reclassified the death of an 18-month-old child as murder following a lengthy investigation, with the biological father identified as the primary suspect to be charged.
159 Chinese nationals face charges in Forest City fraud syndicate bust
Authorities have charged 159 Chinese nationals in connection with an organised fraud operation centred on Forest City investments, while also prosecuting them for illegal entry into Malaysia.
Dozen arrested in Johor Bahru after World Cup final screening descends into violence
Johor police arrested 12 men, one aged 15, following a violent brawl that erupted during a World Cup final screening in Johor Bahru. The incident highlights escalating tensions at public sporting events.
Teen Among Eight Arrested in Johor Bahru Drug Syndicate Bust
Johor Bahru police have arrested eight people, including a teenager, in a raid targeting a synthetic drug ring. Authorities seized narcotics and an elderly man's vehicle used as a distribution hub.
Israel's Dual Citizenship Challenge: Why Malaysia's Entry Ban Proves Difficult to Enforce
Widespread dual citizenship among Israelis—with an estimated one million holding second passports—complicates Malaysia's ability to enforce restrictions on Israeli nationals, as exemplified by the Network School controversy in Johor Bahru.
Eleven arrested in Johor Bahru death inquiry as foreign worker succumbs to head injuries
Johor police have arrested eleven people, including a foreign worker's employer, following the death of a migrant worker from head injuries sustained in Johor Bahru.
Anwar Flags Sluggish Affordable Housing Roll-Out in Johor as Property Prices Soar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed frustration with the pace of affordable housing development in Johor, citing sharp property price increases that are pricing out young people and first-time homebuyers from the residential market.