city and state capital of Johor, Malaysia
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 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/17/two-tnb-workers-injured-in-substation-fire-that-triggered-jb-power-outage
Super El Nino forecast from March to May 2027, temperatures may break 40.1°C record
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/13/super-el-nino-forecast-from-march-to-may-2027-temperatures-may-break-401c-record
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 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/11/johor-schools-to-remain-closed-for-another-five-days
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 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/02/jb-singapore-rts-link-to-commence-operations-in-february-2027
57 arrested, 43 motorcycles seized in Iskandar Puteri anti-mat rempit blitz: ISKANDAR PUTERI: A total of 57 individuals have been detained in a joint operation ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/28/57-arrested-43-motorcycles-seized-in-iskandar-puteri-anti-mat-rempit-blitz
Jalan Jim Quee, near Johor Bahru checkpoint, will close to private vehicles in 2027
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/jalan-jim-quee-near-johor-bahru-checkpoint-will-close-to-private-vehicles-in-2027
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 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/09/johor-govt-to-cover-bills-for-girl-mauled-by-strays
Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: A sneak peek at Woodlands North station, now completed
straitstimes.com/singapore/johor-bahru-singapore-rts-link-a-sneak-peek-at-woodlands-north-station-now-completed
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 ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/jb-folk-feeling-the-pinch-of-food-prices-higher-than-in-kl
Key FactsResidents say Johor Baru food costs more than Kuala Lumpur
Aug 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thestar.com.my
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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.
RTS Link in final testing, fare and launch date to be announced soon: Malaysia Transport Minister
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/rts-link-in-final-testing-fare-and-launch-date-to-be-announced-soon-transport-minister-loke
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 ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singaporean-man-gets-14-days-jail-fined-rm7000-for-insulting-islam
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 ...
sbr.com.sg/transport-logistics/in-focus/casual-dining-faces-cuts-43-eye-johor-bahru-switch
askST: What next for lawyer Lim Tean after his deportation from Johor Bahru to Singapore?
straitstimes.com/singapore/askst-what-next-for-lawyer-lim-tean-after-his-deportation-from-johor-bahru-to-singapore
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 ...
sbr.com.sg/transport-logistics/in-focus/nine-in-10-shift-spending-johor-rts-link-nears
Dental 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 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/05/dental-nurse-living-in-fear-after-ex-leaks-nude-photos-makes-death-threats
Singapore spending in Johor Bahru could reach $2.1b after RTS: report: Singapore consumers could drive up to $2.1b in additional spending in Johor Bahru after ...
sbr.com.sg/in-focus/singapore-spending-in-johor-bahru-could-reach-21b-after-rts-report
Sheng Siong prepared to adjust pricing, product mix to stay competitive after RTS opens: CEO
asiaone.com/singapore/sheng-siong-supermarket-prices-rts-link-lim-hock-chee
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
RTS Link to spur S’poreans to spend $1 billion more in JB a year: Study: A new study projects Singaporeans will outspend Johor Bahru visitors by $294m once the ...
straitstimes.com/business/sporeans-to-outspend-jb-visitors-by-294m-once-rts-link-opens-study
JOHOR POLLS | Former premier Ismail Sabri Yaakob said any “rational” voter will eventually decide to return the coalition to power in Johor ... Show more
Signs of higher voter turnout in Johor state polls than in 2022 – what does this mean for contenders?
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/signs-of-higher-voter-turnout-in-johor-state-polls-than-2022-what-does-this-mean-for-contenders
JOHOR POLLS | Parti Bersama Malaysia’s Johor Jaya seat candidate Lau Yi Leong accused his DAP rival Lee Wern Yiing and the party of hypocrisy ... Show more
JOHOR POLLS | The cabinet has agreed to review the implementation of the e-invoicing system following BN’s concerns over its impact on businesses and the ... Show more
Onn Hafiz back at the helm: JOHOR BARU: Machap assemblyman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has been officially sworn in as Mentri Besar for a second term.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/13/onn-hafiz-back-at-the-helm
JOHOR POLLS | Having sat out the ongoing Johor polls, leaders and supporters of the “Reset Malaysia” movement gathered in Johor Bahru last night with a bigger ... Show more
10,000 PN 'ghost' voters will be kingmakers in JB's Malay-majority seat: JOHOR POLLS | Despite PAS' directive for supporters to vote BN, not everyone may do so.
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Paid articlePaywallJohor polls: Floods, Causeway jams top agenda for Pakatan's greater JB candidates
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/06/johor-polls-floods-causeway-jams-top-agenda-for-pakatan039s-greater-jb-candidates
Johor polls: Anwar wants to be remembered as a PM loved by all: JOHOR BARU: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants to be remembered as a Prime Minister who is loved by ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/04/johor-polls-anwar-wants-to-be-remembered-as-a-pm-loved-by-all
The usual election stunt of a mini party exodus has happened again.
This time, it's 200 PKR members in Iskandar Puteri joining MIC ... Show more
Couples arrested for allegedly assaulting maid in Johor Baru: JOHOR BARU: Two married couples have been arrested for allegedly physically assaulting their ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/06/14/couples-arrested-for-allegedly-assaulting-maid-in-johor-baru
CNA Jun 19
Johor booms, but uneven growth and housing costs loom over state polls: A North-South divide in wealth distribution means some Johoreans struggle to keep up with ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/johor-state-election-economy-income-housing-development-6187596
Barisan chooses not to work with DAP due to different political ideologies, says Onn Hafiz
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/06/18/barisan-chooses-not-to-work-with-dap-due-to-different-political-ideologies-says-onn-hafiz
New train service links Johor Bahru Sentral to Pasir Gudang, Kulai: The KTM Shuttle Selatan cuts travel time to JB Sentral to 30 minutes, compared with an hour ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/new-train-service-links-johor-bahru-sentral-to-pasir-gudang-kulai
JB buses struggle to attract commuters before RTS launch despite major investment
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/jb-is-spending-millions-on-buses-ahead-of-the-rts-so-why-are-so-few-people-riding-them
Motorcyclist on way to work in S’pore dies after being thrown off bridge in JB expressway accident
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/motorcyclist-on-way-to-work-in-spore-dies-after-being-thrown-off-bridge-in-jb-expressway-accident
Woman arrested after allegedly throwing newborn from 10th floor of JB flat: A 22-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly throwing her newborn child out of a ...
asiaone.com/malaysia/woman-arrested-throwing-newborn-baby-10th-floor-johor-bahru-flat
Malaysian actor Shaun Chen and wife unveil new two-storey home in JB: Chen and his wife Celine Chin showed the keys to their new home in JB in a social media ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2026/05/28/malaysian-actor-shaun-chen-and-wife-unveil-new-two-storey-home-in-jb
Shaun Chen's wife responds to hater over new JB home reveal: 'I really think you're quite pitiful'
asiaone.com/entertainment/shaun-chens-wife-celine-chin-hater-netizen-new-jb-home-pitiful
Systems restored after thousands stranded at Malaysia’s borders due to major tech glitch on May 28
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thousands-stranded-at-malaysias-borders-after-major-tech-glitch
RTS set to start in 2027, but JB residents are bracing themselves for ‘years’ of congestion
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/rts-set-to-start-in-2027-but-jb-residents-are-bracing-themselves-for-years-of-congestion
Gardenia retrenches 141 employees in Singapore: Gardenia Foods announces 141 employee retrenchments in Singapore as it shifts bakery production to Malaysia for ...
straitstimes.com/business/gardenia-retrenches-141-employees-as-it-shifts-production-from-singapore-to-malaysia
Cross-border taxi bookings start on Grab app; fares vary based on time of day, distance
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/cross-border-taxi-bookings-start-on-grab-app-fares-vary-based-on-time-of-day-distance
Diesel supply temporarily disrupted in Johor: JOHOR BARU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has confirmed a temporary diesel supply disruption at ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/19/diesel-supply-temporarily-disrupted-in-johor
First of 5 Singaporeans nabbed for littering in Johor Bahru to be charged on April 1
asiaone.com/malaysia/johor-bahru-littering-first-singaporean-charged
Woman found dead with multiple stab wounds in JB hotel room: JOHOR BARU: A woman was found dead in a hotel room with multiple stab wounds on her body ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/11/woman-found-dead-with-multiple-stab-wounds-in-jb-hotel-room
Malaysian police draw gun in stand-off with Singapore car driving wrong way at checkpoint
scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3343044/malaysian-police-draw-gun-stand-singapore-car-driving-wrong-way-checkpoint
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JB driver who sexually harassed passenger loses e-hailing licence: A video shows the driver reaching towards the rear passenger seat while asking the woman for ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/transport-ministry-cancels-licence-of-e-hailing-driver-who-sexually-harassed-passenger
JB e-hailing driver remanded in probe of sexual harassment viral video: He already had his public service licence cancelled. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/jb-e-hailing-driver-remanded-in-probe-of-sexual-harassment-viral-video
Doctor to be charged with murder of wife and son in JB on New Year’s Eve: Checks showed the doctor had no prior criminal record and tested negative for drugs ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/doctor-to-be-charged-with-murdering-wife-and-son-in-jb-on-new-years-eve
JB crane operator dies 45m above ground, Bomba deploys specialised tools to retrieve body
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/23/jb-crane-operator-dies-45m-above-ground-bomba-deploys-specialised-tools-to-retrieve-body
S’porean woman, Malaysian motorcyclist die after being run over by trailer in Johor Bahru
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singaporean-woman-pillion-27-and-malaysian-rider-die-after-being-run-over-by-trailer-in-johor-bahru
JB prepares for influx of Singaporean shoppers ahead of Chinese New Year: Johor Bahru businesses prepare for an expected influx of Singaporean shoppers ahead of ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/jb-prepares-for-influx-of-singaporean-shoppers-ahead-of-chinese-new-year
Johor Bahru to launch free shuttle bus service to major tourist hot spots: When launched, the bus will carry passengers from 8am-8pm daily. Read more at ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/johor-bahru-to-launch-free-shuttle-bus-to-major-tourist-hotspots
Caught littering in Malaysia? This is what community service punishment will look like
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/caught-littering-in-malaysia-this-is-what-community-service-punishment-will-look-like
A heart-stopping incident happened in Johor Bahru on Wednesday (Jan 14) morning when a boy got out of a car and ran into oncoming traffic ... Show more
Visit Malaysia 2026 tests country’s upgrade from ageing border control system: Malaysia's ageing border control system faces challenges during its upgrade ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/visit-malaysia-2026-tests-countrys-upgrade-from-ageing-border-control-system
The off-duty policeman is seen on dashcam footage rushing towards the motorcyclist, pushing his motorcycle and slapping him ... Show more
CNA Jan 07
3 Singaporeans face mandatory community service in Johor after being caught littering under stricter law
channelnewsasia.com/asia/singaporeans-face-community-service-littering-in-malaysia-5836081
Johor’s checkpoint autogate glitch resolved, normal operations resume: Malaysian official
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/johors-checkpoint-autogate-glitch-resolved-normal-operations-resume
System failure at Malaysia-Singapore border strands thousands of travellers: Intermittent faults had plagued the system for days before a total crash caused ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339433/system-failure-malaysia-singapore-strands-thousands-travellers
2 killed, 4 injured in high-speed crash in JB involving Nissan GTR: Two men died in Johor Bahru after an accident involving four cars including a high-speed ...
asiaone.com/malaysia/2-killed-died-high-speed-gtr-crash-jb-driver
JB businesses with ground-floor units must now install at least 3 CCTVs as part of safety push
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/jb-businesses-with-ground-floor-units-must-now-install-at-least-3-cctvs-as-part-of-safety-push
Adam Chen left F&B industry after learning of upcoming RTS service to Johor Bahru
asiaone.com/entertainment/adam-chen-left-fb-industry-johor-bahru-singapore-rts
Malaysia begins mandatory community service for littering; Singaporean in JB among offenders caught
asiaone.com/malaysia/mandatory-community-service-littering-singaporean-among-offenders-jb
Two Singaporeans arrested in JB after fighting in police station: The fight broke out after one of the suspects' wife called out the other suspect for spilling ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-singaporeans-arrested-for-fighting-in-jb-police-station
13 people arrested over armed fight at restaurant in JB’s Taman Mount Austin: Six of the suspects also tested positive for ketamine. Read more at straitstimes ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/13-people-arrested-over-armed-fight-at-restaurant-in-jbs-taman-mount-austin
