Wanted man nabbed for trying to jump off four-storey building in Johor

KLUANG: A 29-year-old wanted man was arrested for trying to jump off a four-storey building at Jalan Dato Haji Hassan, here. Kluang OCPD Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh said that the incident occurred on Monday (Jan 13) at 6.55pm. “A police team were notified about the incident of a man who was trying to jump off from...

Continuous rain across Johor today, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast continuous rain in six Johor districts on Monday (Jan 13). Based on a weather alert issued at 8.30 am, the affected areas are Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, and Johor Bahru. The public is advised to stay updated on the latest weather information through MetMalaysia's official website,...

Single mum fears for eldest daughter’s safety after months of no contact

JOHOR BARU: A single mother here has been having sleepless nights over her 21-year-old daughter, whom she has not seen for over five months. Former beautician Pau Yiew Ping, 47, said the last time she saw Liew Jia Yee was in August last year after the latter went to Singapore for a new job. "My daughter was...

Johor MACC nabs four for forging land title grants

JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in a syndicate that forges land title grants. According to sources, the four men aged between 49 and 53 are directors and secretaries of a private company. They were arrested at Johor MACC headquarters here at about 11pm on Thursday (Jan 9). It is...

Continuous heavy rain warning for Pahang and Johor

PETALING JAYA: A continuous heavy rain warning has been issued for parts of Pahang and Johor, with severe conditions expected. Issued at 11.35am on Friday (Jan 10), the warning predicts very heavy rain in Rompin, Pahang, as well as several areas in Johor, including Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru, until...

Johor to collaborate with Qatar to boost state tourism sector, says MB

JOHOR BARU: The Johor government has announced efforts to strengthen the state's tourism sector through strategic collaboration with Qatar during a two-day working visit to the country. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that the visit, inspired by the vision of Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, aimed to align with the state’s development...

Senior citizen drowns while setting nets in JB pond

JOHOR BARU: A 63-year-old man drowned while setting fishing nets in a pond on Jalan Cendana 6 in Taman Cendana here. Pasir Gudang fire station operations commander Sharol Suboh said they received an emergency call at 6.33pm on Monday (Dec 16). “A team was dispatched to the scene, about 7km away, and arrived at 6.40pm. “Upon arrival, the...

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warnings for eight states.

PETALING JAYA: Several Malaysian states, including Selangor, Johor and Sabah, are forecast for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, according to the Malaysia Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). The weather warning was issued on Monday, Dec 16 and is effective until 6pm. Based on the warning, adverse weather conditions are expected in Perak (Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar and Batang...

Singaporean woman killed in accident on NSE

KULAI: A female Singaporean has been killed and her boyfriend badly injured after the motorcycle they were on crashed along the North-South Expressway near Sedenak here. Kulai OCPD Asst Comm Tan Seng Lee said police were notified about the fatal accident at around 9.15am on Tuesday (Dec 10). "The high-powered motorcycle, driven by a 23-year-old Singaporean man...

S’pore PM down with Covid-19, JS-SEZ signing delayed until January, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced the postponement of the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement, initially scheduled for Dec 9, to January 2025. Anwar, who also serves as the Finance Minister, said the delay was due to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong testing positive for Covid-19. "Last night, the...