The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Malaysian authorities arrested 226 migrants in a Johor raid, dismantling a passport fraud operation that had allowed illegal workers to maintain falsified travel documents for years.
A fisherman in Batu Pahat, Johor discovered a body wrapped in netting while attempting to film fishing content. Three men have been arrested to assist police investigations following the discovery linked to a missing person report filed on July 29.
Johor has approved RM1.5 million in funding for Mersing's development, targeting infrastructure, healthcare, and recreational facilities. Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz emphasises inclusive growth under the Johor Economic Transformation Plan.
Authorities have arrested three men as part of a murder investigation after a body was discovered in the Batu Pahat river with hands and feet bound with adhesive tape.
Malaysia's national rail operator KTMB is expanding its Southern Shuttle commuter service to Paloh from August 8, adding four new stations and operating 10 daily trips connecting central Johor to Singapore.
The Johor Talent Development Council has successfully matched 8,537 young professionals with jobs paying over RM4,000 monthly since its launch in November 2024, attracting workers back from Singapore with improved quality of life.
Police in Johor have arrested two men following a violent road rage incident near Senai airport, where one suspect allegedly used a machete to strike a vehicle during a dispute over vehicle headlights.
The Malaysian Army has completed its internal inquiry into a serious injury sustained by a commando at a Johor military installation in March. Dismissals of personnel are now proceeding as a result of the investigation.
A 40-year-old Johor Bahru man has been charged with murder in connection with an 18-month-old child's death initially classified differently three years ago. The case highlights delays in legal proceedings.
Authorities have apprehended a pair of 19-year-old college students in connection with the death of a newborn girl discovered in a Kluang house. The couple is assisting police investigations.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has initiated proceedings to revoke the Malaysia Digital status of NSO Malaysia Sdn Bhd, which operates Network School in Forest City. The action follows the Iskandar Puteri City Council's decision to cancel the operator's business licence over regulatory non-compliance.
The Immigration Department is searching for 19 of 430 foreign visitors connected to Forest City's Network School operations, which faces allegations involving Israeli nationals. Of the identified visitors, 210 remain in Malaysia while 201 have departed.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman says he is deferring any decision about returning to lead Muda, choosing instead to focus on his upcoming marriage and personal commitments first.
Malaysia's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment launched Karnival Alam Kita 2026 in Johor, bringing sustainability initiatives and environmental awareness programmes directly to communities.
Police in Johor have arrested 11 individuals, including the victim's employer, following the death of a foreign worker who sustained fatal head injuries. The arrests signal intensified scrutiny of workplace safety and labour practices in the state.
Two brothers and a woman appeared in Batu Pahat magistrate's court on charges of trafficking MDMA-infused vape liquid and possessing ketamine. The case underscores growing concerns over synthetic drug abuse across Malaysia.
Sixteen commercial and public transport drivers tested positive for illegal drugs during an integrated enforcement operation spanning July 1-10 across Johor, with authorities also documenting hundreds of traffic and vehicle compliance violations.
Forest City's developer Country Garden Pacificview has pledged complete cooperation with Malaysian authorities investigating Network School operations allegedly involving Israeli citizens, supporting the government's stance against unlawful activities.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has begun investigating operational concerns at Network School located within Forest City in Johor, signalling heightened scrutiny of private educational institutions.
The Johor Road Transport Department has begun issuing investigation notices to motorcycle riders discovered without helmets during the state's recent election campaign, signalling renewed enforcement of safety regulations.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to abandon extreme racism and divisive politics, urging citizens to work together as brothers and sisters under his government's inclusive policies.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans to build affordable housing for civil servants on idle government land. Implementation has already commenced in multiple states, with 1,700 units currently under construction in Johor.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed plans for a joint digital immigration system with Singapore, scheduled for January 2025. The initiative aims to streamline border crossings and reduce congestion at checkpoints between Johor Bahru and Singapore.
Johor Umno Youth chief Noor Azleen Ambros cautions that Barisan Nasional cannot win young voters through sentimental messaging alone, stressing they demand practical solutions on employment, salaries and housing.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed his dedication to building Malaysia into a thriving nation, emphasising his desire to leave a legacy rooted in fairness, integrity, and service to all citizens.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticised political parties that invoke Malay supremacy and Bumiputera principles during election campaigns while failing to protect Malay reserve land and assets once in power.
Malaysia's Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has stressed that effective road maintenance requires commitment from elected representatives, government agencies, and local authorities working in concert to address infrastructure concerns.
A young female elephant was fatally struck by a vehicle in Mersing, Johor, early today. The bereaved mother remained at the scene for seven hours, echoing a similar tragedy in Perak last year that sparked national concern.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has arrested two brothers suspected of attempting to smuggle drugs valued at RM6.85 million by sea from Johor Baru to a neighbouring country in a major cross-border trafficking operation.
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has arrested two brothers following the seizure of drugs valued at RM6.95 million during an operation near Tanjung Piai in Johor Bahru, marking a significant maritime interdiction.
Majlis Amanah Rakyat is holding back on disciplinary decisions regarding six junior science college students accused of bullying at a Johor campus until police complete their investigation and submit their full report.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi have conveyed birthday greetings to the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, with both leaders offering prayers for his continued health and wellbeing.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that he did not order the cancellation of a Johor Felda Settlers' Day event in Kluang, stating that only routine election-period restrictions on government machinery use were in effect.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the Housing and Local Government Ministry's announcement of a Johor project funded through Budget 2026, dismissing suggestions that the move violates election laws governing campaign spending.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia mobilised 78 student volunteers to conduct community outreach activities across four Johor neighbourhoods, engaging nearly 1,000 residents through health screenings, sports programmes and neighbourhood clean-ups.
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Authorities in Johor have detained six 17-year-old male students for their involvement in the bullying of a 14-year-old schoolmate in Muar, marking another troubling case of youth violence.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz says all political parties have the freedom to determine their election strategies, defending Pas' recent directive for members to support BN candidates in constituencies where Perikatan Nasional is not contesting.
A new 45-metre telecommunications tower will resolve persistent internet disruptions in Kampung Sungai Balang Darat by the third quarter of 2024, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil confirmed.
Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Ministry has allocated RM200 million since 2023 to maintain churches, temples, gurdwaras and other non-Muslim places of worship nationwide, with nearly 1,500 applications received totalling over RM279 million in requests.