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Johor schools to remain closed for another five days: JOHOR BARU: All schools and educational institutions in Johor will remain closed from tomorrow until Friday ...
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Exercise freedom on social media with respect, courtesy, says King: SHAH ALAM: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has reminded the public that freedom ...
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Two TNB workers injured in substation fire that triggered JB power outage: JOHOR BARU: Two Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) employees were injured following a fire at ...
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Pasir Gudang records highest API reading at 191 as of 10am: KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 26 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings ...
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Haze in Malaysia: Johor worst hit as air quality in 22 areas nationwide record unhealthy levels
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No CCTV at spot where Yong Peng student was killed, says Fadhlina: KUALA LUMPUR: CCTV cameras at the Yong Peng school where Form Four student Irene Sofiya Mohd ...
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Super El Nino forecast from March to May 2027, temperatures may break 40.1°C record
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Haze eases as 32 areas record unhealthy API, Johor still worst hit
King attends second day of 273rd conference of rulers: KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Thursday (Oct 15) attended the second day ...
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Unhealthy air across 27 areas as of 10am with Pasir Gudang worst at 177: PETALING JAYA: A total of 27 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index ...
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Syed Saddiq and Bella are newlyweds: PETALING JAYA: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and singer-actress Bella Astillah are now husband and wife.
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Haze: Situation improves, 14 areas with unhealthy API as at 10am: PETALING JAYA: A total of 14 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) ...
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Johor siblings who insisted on going to school despite haze closure killed in road accident
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Two days after tying the knot, newlywed Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was back to work in the Dewan Rakyat today as lawmakers debated Budget 2027 ... Show more
Three siblings killed in Johor crash en route to closed school: PETALING JAYA: Three siblings were killed Thursday morning (Oct 8) when the motorcycle they were ...
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Haze: 200 schools, kindergartens and nurseries to close in Batu Pahat: BATU PAHAT: A total of 200 schools, kindergartens and nurseries in the Batu Pahat district ...
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Syed Saddiq, Bella Astillah to hold wedding receptions in Muar & Kota Kinabalu, public invited to 'Kenduri Rakyat'
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A legacy of grace and service: PETALING JAYA: The nation mourned the loss of one of its pioneering women doctors and a respected public figure ...
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Queen’s assurance to seek justice: BATU PAHAT: The father of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya says he draws comfort from Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah ...
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Haze: 35 areas record unhealthy air, Batu Pahat with highest API as of 8am: PETALING JAYA: A total of 35 areas recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at an ...
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King attends F1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit: SEPANG: The return of Formula 1 to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) after a nine-year ...
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JB-Singapore RTS Link to commence operations in February 2027: PETALING JAYA: The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link service is expected to ...
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I want justice for my daughter, says father of girl found dead in Johor school: The father of a 16-year-old girl found dead in a Johor school seeks justice as ...
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Johor's golden bachelor exco Ting Han ties the knot with partner Mei Yee: JOHOR BARU: Congratulations poured in for Johor state executive councillor Lee Ting Han ...
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Kluang centenarian credits longevity to clean eating, regular meal times: At 102, Saimah Sajiman continues to follow the simple routines that include regular ...
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Third earthquake strikes Johor’s Batu Pahat since June, no tsunami threat: The weak 4.4-magnitude quake struck about 27km south-west of Batu Pahat ...
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Keep Loke in Cabinet to see major projects through, PKR MP urges Anwar: PASIR GUDANG: The Prime Minister should persuade Anthony Loke to stay on as Transport ...
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Jalan Jim Quee, near Johor Bahru checkpoint, will close to private vehicles in 2027
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Four-day cloud seeding operation launched across Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan: PETALING JAYA: A four-day Cloud Seeding Operation (OPA) has been launched across ...
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Large-scale op to capture stray dogs launched in Batu Pahat following child attack
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Marina Ibrahim lands new role as Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor special officer: ISKANDAR PUTERI: Former DAP assemblyman Marina Ibrahim has been appointed as a ...
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Johor govt to cover bills for girl mauled by strays: JOHOR BARU: The road to recovery will be a long one for two-year-old Nur Haira Wafiqah Mohammad Hamizi ...
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Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: A sneak peek at Woodlands North station, now completed
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JB folk feeling the pinch of food prices ‘higher than in KL’: Food prices in Johor Bahru are rising, making eating out more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur and ...
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Key FactsResidents say Johor Baru food costs more than Kuala Lumpur
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- Syazwani Faizulbahri says comparable nasi campur lunches cost RM15 to RM19; she spends RM10 total on breakfast and lunch.
- Irene Wong and her husband spend RM30 daily on breakfast and RM20 on lunch featuring rice and vegetables.
- Social media users and Kuala Lumpur relatives said eating out in Johor Baru was costlier than in the capital.
- S. Vinoshen claimed chicken rice costs S$4 to S$5 in Singapore but RM8 to RM10 in Johor Baru; average monthly rent near the Causeway is RM2,400 for a two-room apartment.
"Food prices in Johor Baru will rise over time, and residents, including new arrivals, must accept this reality," said Syazwani Faizulbahri, 31.— Syazwani Faizulbahri, 31, a project engineer who works in downtown Johor Bahru, commenting on rising food costs.
Another earthquake detected off Johor's Batu Pahat coast in 2 months, no tsunami threat
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RTS Link in final testing, fare and launch date to be announced soon: Malaysia Transport Minister
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Singaporean man gets 14 days’ jail, fined $2.2k for insulting Islam in JB: A video involving the Singaporean man allegedly insulting Islam in an e-hailing car ...
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Two nabbed in Kulai for putting up Jalur Gemilang, Johor flag upside down: KULAI: Two people have been arrested in connection with a case of putting up the ...
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'Mee pok' mistaken for pork, Johor kopitiam mulls legal action against FB page: Accusation has impacted our reputation and business, shop says.
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How to watch Johor Darul Ta'zim vs Chelsea – TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
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The remand of five men suspected of murdering a businessman whose bound and weighted body was found in a Batu Pahat river has been extended until Aug 17 ... Show more
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Casual dining faces cuts as 43% eye Johor Bahru switch: Forty-three percent of respondents expect to spend less on casual dining, cafés, and takeaway in ...
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askST: What next for lawyer Lim Tean after his deportation from Johor Bahru to Singapore?
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SNAPSHOT | End ties with BN, Puad urges PM; Johor DAP backs embattled Loke : What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm and 9pm.
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Paid articlePaywallDental nurse living in fear after ex leaks nude photos, makes death threats: JOHOR BARU: A 29-year-old dental nurse working in Singapore has been left living in ...
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Nine in 10 to shift spending to Johor as RTS Link nears: Nearly 90% of respondents plan to spend money in Johor Bahru monthly once the Rapid Transit System Link ...
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Two men to be charged after allegedly conspiring to help Lim Tean escape to Johor
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No need to rush GE16, govt should complete term, says MP: JOHOR BARU: The Madani government should not rush into holding the 16th General Election (GE16) but ...
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N SEMBILAN POLLS | Newly appointed Johor deputy exco Chan San San has drawn criticism after describing Bahau in Negeri Sembilan as "a place where birds do ... Show more
Rafizi Ramli has claimed vindication following the release of a royal commission of inquiry’s report on Tabung Haji, which he said has cleared his name of ... Show more
Deputy exco appointments to strengthen administration: Johor MB: Onn says the deputies are not members of the executive council.
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Malaysia's resource anxiety tests Asia's fastest data center build-out: Malaysia's resource anxiety tests Asia's fastest data center ...
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Sheng Siong prepared to adjust pricing, product mix to stay competitive after RTS opens: CEO
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Johor MB announces appointment of 10 deputy state exco members: ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has appointed 10 deputy state executive councillors ...
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BN extends control over Johor with 'extraordinary' victory. Will general election await next?
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Johor govt grilled over deputy exco picks amid legal, cost concerns: State Harapan reps urge MB and legal adviser to look into the matter.
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Onn Hafiz calls for urgent action over staff shortage at Johor hospitals: JOHOR BARU: Johor has urged the Health Ministry to urgently fill over 2 ...
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I want to focus on building a family first, says Syed Saddiq: MUAR: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abd Rahman announced he is shifting his focus toward starting a ...
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PARLIAMENT | A DAP lawmaker appeared to put Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the spot by asking whether Pakatan Harapan should revisit its long-standing pledge ... Show more
JOHOR POLLS | Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all citizens to stop extreme racism and the politics of hatred, and instead prioritise the spirit of unity ... Show more
Harapan blames PN voter shift for defeat, says Johor polls not referendum on Anwar
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Paid articlePaywall MCA Youth sec-gen dismayed by BN-PAS pact, ask if beating DAP trumps principles: Saw says she campaigned against PAS in the recent Johor state election.
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Paid articlePaywallUmno, Barisan are not ‘traitors’, says Onn Hafiz: KUALA PILAH: Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has rejected claims that Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) ...
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Ghost city, true believers and an Israeli row: Inside Network School, the tech commune dividing Johor
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Johor polls result challenge assumptions: JOHOR BARU: The Johor election has challenged three long-held assumptions about the way Malaysian voters choose ...
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EC deputy chief clarifies dress code after Skudai voter in shorts allegedly barred
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Network School in Forest City told to shut down, Johor chief minister says: Inspections found that the company was operating from two premises but held only one ...
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N Sembilan polls: PAS in talks with Umno, can Johor results be replicated?: Islamist party plans to make way for Umno in 14 seats it holds.
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Paid articlePaywall JOHOR POLLS | Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has accused Pakatan Harapan of running an “Islamophobic” campaign by warning Johor voters that ... Show more