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Three face trafficking charges over MDMA-laced vape liquid in Batu Pahat

A woman and two brothers have been charged at Batu Pahat magistrate's court with trafficking vape liquid containing MDMA and possessing ketamine, facing serious drug offences.

By Rajesh Kumar · 15 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Forest City Developer Pledges Full Cooperation in Network School Investigation

Forest City's developer has pledged complete cooperation with Malaysian authorities investigating an alleged educational programme involving Israeli citizens at the Johor development.

By Aisyah Razak · 15 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Bersatu May Need Fresh Coalition Strategy to Secure Muhyiddin's Pagoh Seat

Bersatu may require a new coalition arrangement to protect Muhyiddin Yassin's Pagoh seat, according to political observers who note his previous electoral success depended on partnerships with PH and PAS.

By Aisyah Razak · 15 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Home Ministry Opens Formal Inquiry Into Forest City Network School Over Operational Concerns

Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated an investigation into the operations of Network School located within Forest City development in Johor, citing various operational irregularities requiring official scrutiny.

By Rajesh Kumar · 14 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Johor RTD Cracks Down on Helmetless Campaign Riders, Issues Investigation Notices

Johor's Road Transport Department has intensified enforcement against helmetless motorcycle riders observed during the state's recent election campaign, issuing formal investigation notices to offenders.

By Rajesh Kumar · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Johor's New Menteri Besar Set for Bukit Serene Swearing-In as Palace Maintains Secrecy

The Johor palace prepared for the swearing-in of a new Menteri Besar at Istana Bukit Serene on July 12, though the identity of the appointee remained undisclosed until the ceremonial proceedings began.

By Aisyah Razak · 12 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

A Brief Handshake Leaves Lasting Impression: Anwar Moved by Boy's Journey Through Palm Oil Fields

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been deeply moved by an encounter with nine-year-old Muhammad Afif Ikhwan, who travelled through an oil palm plantation with his grandmother to meet him at a Segamat event. Anwar subsequently sent a bicycle as a gift.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Grandmother's Motorcycle Journey Through Oil Palm Estate Helps Grandson Fulfill Dream of Meeting PM

A determined grandmother from Segamat rode a motorcycle through an oil palm estate with her nine-year-old grandson to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, resulting in an unforgettable encounter that the child now cherishes deeply.

By Aisyah Razak · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Communications Minister Praises Bernama's Professional Coverage of Johor Election

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has commended Malaysian National News Agency Bernama for its professional handling of election coverage during the Johor state polls, highlighting satisfactory facilities and coordination.

By Aisyah Razak · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Elections Cannot Be Used To Secure Release Of Prisoners, Says Azalina

UMNO information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has firmly stated that election victories cannot be leveraged to secure the release of individuals serving prison sentences, emphasizing that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong holds pardon authority.

By Aisyah Razak · 7 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Pledges End to 'Culture of Plunder' as Johor Rally Backs Clean Politics Drive

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia's era of systemic corruption must conclude, telling a Johor gathering that clean politics remains essential to national recovery and public trust restoration.

By Rajesh Kumar · 6 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Claims Opposition United Against Him Over Anti-Corruption Stance

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed the formation of opposition alliances to his administration's uncompromising stance on corruption, claiming political rivals have banded together specifically to counter his government's enforcement efforts.

By Aisyah Razak · 5 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar: No State Left Behind in Malaysia's Development Push

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed suggestions that any state has been overlooked in the government's national development agenda, emphasizing Johor's prominent role in the country's economic expansion strategy.

By Rajesh Kumar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Challenges Contradiction: Defending Malay Reserves While Claiming Supremacy

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticised parties claiming to champion Malay supremacy whilst failing to protect Malay reserve land from falling into other hands.

By Rajesh Kumar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

SJKT Ladang Sungai Muar Relocation Advances to Land Acquisition Phase

The proposed relocation of SJKT Ladang Sungai Muar in Segamat has progressed to the land acquisition phase, with the Segamat Land and Mines Office managing the process and Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek throwing her support behind the project.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Road Maintenance Demands Unified Effort From All Stakeholders, Says Deputy Works Minister

Malaysia's Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has stressed that effective road maintenance demands commitment from elected representatives, local authorities, and government agencies working in tandem to promptly tackle infrastructure defects.

By Aisyah Razak · 2 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Mother Elephant's Vigil: Johor Tragedy Echoes Gerik's Dark Chapter

A juvenile elephant was fatally hit by a vehicle in Mersing, Johor, as its mother stood vigil over the carcass for seven hours. The incident reignites concerns over escalating human-elephant conflicts across Malaysia.

By Aisyah Razak · 1 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Former Johor Assemblywoman Accuses DAP of Inconsistency Over Najib Pardon Stance

Former Skudai assemblywoman Marina Ibrahim has alleged that a DAP leader privately supported granting former prime minister Najib Razak a royal pardon and allowing him to serve his sentence under house arrest.

By Rajesh Kumar · 1 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Two brothers detained following MMEA's RM6.95 million drug seizure near Tanjung Piai

Malaysia's maritime enforcement agency has arrested two brothers after intercepting a RM6.95 million drug shipment near Tanjung Piai in Johor, marking another major seizure in ongoing efforts to combat seaborne trafficking.

By Aisyah Razak · 1 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MARA To Act On MRSM Bullying Case Once Police Complete Investigation

The Majlis Amanah Rakyat is waiting for police to complete their investigation into bullying allegations involving six junior college students in Johor before initiating any disciplinary action.

By Rajesh Kumar · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PAS Youth Clarifies Strategic Vote Shift to BN as Anti-PH Manoeuvre

PAS Youth has clarified that supporting Barisan Nasional candidates in constituencies where Perikatan Nasional is not standing represents a calculated political move designed to obstruct Pakatan Harapan's electoral prospects across Malaysia.

By Rajesh Kumar · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

MADANI Government Pledges Continued Focus on Balanced Development Across All States

The MADANI Government remains dedicated to fostering sustainable and inclusive development nationwide, with Johor serving as a focal point for large-scale infrastructure and healthcare initiatives under PM Anwar Ibrahim's administration.

By Aisyah Razak · 29 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

UKM's Johor Outreach Brings Campus Values to Nearly 1,000 Community Members

Nearly 1,000 residents joined Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Sentuhan Kasih community outreach programme across four Johor locations, with 78 university members delivering health screenings, gotong-royong activities and sports engagement.

By Aisyah Razak · 29 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MARA Chairman Pledges Zero Tolerance as Six MRSM Students Face Police Investigation

The chairman of MARA has vowed stringent action against wrongdoing, announcing a 'You Touch, You Go' policy as six MRSM students in Johor undergo police investigation.

By Aisyah Razak · 29 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Johor Clinches First Agong's Cup in Nine Years with Dramatic Victory Over Terengganu

Johor secured the Agong's Cup for the first time since 2017, overcoming Terengganu 34-26 in a comeback victory at the UiTM Stadium in Shah Alam on Thursday.

By Aisyah Razak · 28 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Onn Hafiz Defends PAS Strategy to Back BN in Non-Contested Seats

Johor's Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghani affirmed that political parties retain autonomy in crafting election strategies, defending PAS's recent directive urging members to support BN in constituencies where Perikatan Nasional is not fielding candidates.

By Rajesh Kumar · 28 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Six teenage boys arrested in connection with bullying case of younger student in Muar

Authorities in Johor have detained six 17-year-old boys for questioning regarding the bullying of a younger student in Muar, as school violence concerns mount across the region.

By Aisyah Razak · 28 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

New Telecoms Tower to End Internet Woes in Muar's Sungai Balang Darat by Q3

Malaysia's Communications Ministry plans to install a 45-metre telecommunications tower in Muar's Sungai Balang Darat by Q3 2024, addressing persistent internet connectivity problems affecting residents and surrounding areas.

By Aisyah Razak · 28 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Six MRSM Students Face Expulsion If Found Guilty of Bullying Fellow Student

Six MARA Junior Science College students in Johor face expulsion if found guilty of bullying a 14-year-old peer. MARA Chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has ordered immediate disciplinary hearings, reaffirming the institution's zero-tolerance stance.

By Aisyah Razak · 28 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

RM200 Million Invested in Non-Muslim Houses of Worship Maintenance Since 2023

Malaysia's Housing Ministry has channelled RM200 million into maintaining non-Muslim houses of worship since 2023, with nearly 1,500 applications approved. The initiative reflects government commitment to inclusive development across all communities.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MIPP enters electoral arena with five Johor seats in Perikatan Nasional alliance

The Malaysian Indian Political Party (MIPP) is contesting five Johor seats under the Perikatan Nasional coalition in its inaugural electoral outing, marking a significant institutional milestone for the newly-formed political entity.

By Aisyah Razak · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Wawasan to Skip Johor Election, Focus on Negri Sembilan Instead

Parti Wawasan Negara, formerly Parti Cinta Malaysia, will not field candidates in the Johor state election but has pledged support to Perikatan Nasional. The party's newly appointed president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin made the announcement.

By Aisyah Razak · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Government Raises Neighbourhood Watch Grants to RM10,000 Annually from 2027

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved raising the annual Neighbourhood Watch Area (KRT) grant to RM10,000 from RM6,000, effective January 1, 2027. The 67% increase comes after a decade without adjustment.

By Rajesh Kumar · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Parliament to Debate Water Security, Competition Rules, and Social Media Age Checks

The Dewan Rakyat convenes today to examine government strategies for expanding Johor's water infrastructure, strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission's market oversight role, and implementing age verification mechanisms for social media platforms.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

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