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Can't own a car in Singapore? You can in Johor, and keep it for good too

JOHOR BARU, July 11 -- A new Johor-based business is giving Singaporeans the chance to own and store performance and luxury cars in Malaysia, minus the republic's sky-high costs and ownership restrict... Read More


Asman Shah appointed Johor state secretary after Azmi Rohani's move to Istana Negara

JOHOR BARU, July 7 -- Johor deputy state secretary (development) Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman has been appointed as the state's new state secretary, replacing Tan Sri Azmi Rohani. The appointment was ... Read More


From prison to tourism: Kota Jail offers rare glimpse into Johor's 142-year-old history behind bars

JOHOR BARU, July 4 -- Once a place to be feared, the former Ayer Molek Prison has been given a second life as Kota Jail - a new tourism attraction in the heart of Johor Baru. The 142-year-old prison,... Read More


Johor cops bust drug ring using WeChat to cut deals, seize RM2.95m in narcotics

JOHOR BARU, July 2 -- Johor police have arrested five individuals linked to a drug syndicate that used the WeChat mobile messaging app to coordinate deliveries to customers. Johor police chief Datuk ... Read More


Anwar: No RON95 price hike despite global oil surge, Iran-Israel conflict

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government would not raise the price of RON95 petrol following the increase in global oil prices and the ongoing conflict b... Read More


Govt to clarify expanded SST, won't burden M40 or lower-income groups, says PM Anwar

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will provide a more detailed explanation regarding the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which will take eff... Read More


Johor police seek NRD's help to trace teacher Lo Kwan Fong's next-of-kin

JOHOR BARU, June 18 -- Police are seeking the assistance of the National Registration Department (NRD) to locate the next-of-kin of teacher Lo Kwan Fong, whose decomposed body was discovered at her ho... Read More


New RM380m hospital in Pasir Gudang to open in July, specialist clinics coming later

JOHOR BARU, June 16 -- Hospital Pasir Gudang (HPG) will open to the public in phases starting next month, said Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon. He said the emergency an... Read More


Johor eyes vacant Health Ministry land in Kempas for affordable housing

JOHOR BARU, June 13 -- The Johor government plans to ask Putrajaya to return vacant federal land in Kempas to develop more affordable homes under the Johor Affordable Housing Scheme (RMMJ). Menteri B... Read More


Johor Customs foil drug syndicate's RM1m smuggling attempt via courier service

JOHOR BARU, June 12 -- The Johor Customs Department has uncovered an international drug syndicate's tactic of using courier services to smuggle narcotics from Hong Kong to Malaysia, seizing nearly RM1... Read More