JOHOR BAHRU: Under a pilot initiative launching in June, Malaysians travelling to Singapore on factory buses will be able to clear immigration through QR codes at both of Johor’s land checkpoints. The scheme, spearheaded by Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, follows the successful response to the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)’s move to roll out … Read more
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Sembrong Dam in Kluang is expected to be upgraded to accommodate the rising need for water supply around the area, says Johor executive councillor Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh. The state works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman said that currently, the dam was being used mainly for flood mitigation and water catchment. … Read more
JOHOR BARU: The Johor government has expressed regret that water disruptions are still happening in parts of the state. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said water disruptions were a yearly occurrence, which affected the people’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. The state had previously urged Ranhill SAJ to make the necessary preparations and actions … Read more
PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, paid his zakat amounting to RM10mil for the year. The cheque was presented by His Majesty to Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAINJ) chief executive Nasri Md Ali. It was witnessed by the Johor Mufti Datuk Yahya Ahmad on Sunday (April 7) in Johor Baru. Read original … Read more
JOHOR BARU: Measures such as contra-flow lanes and a quick response team (QRT) will be activated to address the traffic congestion expected at Johor’s two land checkpoints during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri season. Johor Immigration Department director Baharuddin Tahir said the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) checkpoint at the Causeway and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB) … Read more
BATU PAHAT, Johor: Two Singaporean men were killed while four others were seriously injured after a container lorry crashed into their motorcycle convoy along Malaysia’s North-South Expressway early on Saturday (Mar 23). The accident took place at the 111.4km mark on the northbound highway near the town of Yong Peng in Johor. Batu Pahat District … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: It is a joy to see people of different races coming together to celebrate Chinese New Year, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said that this is a norm in Malaysia for people to celebrate each other’s festivals and holidays, adding that this is not a strange sight in … Read more
JOHOR BARU: A total of 119,491 Indonesians living in Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Pahang are expected to cast their votes for the republic’s general election here. Indonesian Consul-General in Johor Baru overseas election committee chief Ardiyanshah Syahrom said from the number, some 90,666 of them are from Johor alone. “Indonesian citizens living in the … Read more
IPOH: Action has been taken to ensure smoother traffic flow at the Johor Causeway over the Chinese New Year period, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said although some congestion can be expected at the Causeway, traffic flow had been improved. He said it used to take a few hours for traffic congestion to clear. … Read more
JOHOR BARU: A total of 18 schools in Johor have been identified as temporary relief centres for floods throughout the duration of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2023 examination. Education Ministry deputy director general (school operation sector) Azman Adnan said the 18 schools involved 21 examination centres. He added that the 18 schools were located … Read more
