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Sep 19, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 19, 2026 · NELSON BENJAMIN

    Cops bust four syndicates behind overseas scams (opens the original)

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    JOHOR BARU: Dozens of Chinese, Thai and Singaporeans have been duped in a series of scams run by at least four different syndicates operating in the city. Among the scams uncovered are love scams, crypto scams, online e-commerce scams and fake gambling scams. Police uncovered their activities in a series of raids targeting different syndicates, resulting in the arrest of about 25 people, including 14 Chinese nationals, over the past few days. A police official, who asked to remain anonymous, sai

  2. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · NELSON BENJAMIN

    Open fires surge dramatically nationwide this year (opens the original)

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    JOHOR BARU: In just the first eight months of this year, nationwide open fires have almost surpassed the combined total recor­ded over the past two years, says Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad. The Fire and Rescue Depart­ment director-general attributed the sharp increase to the ongoing dry spell, continued open bur­ning and other preventable burning activities involving rubbish disposal, vegetation clearing and fires in bush areas. He said 20,927 cases involving forest, bush and wild grass fires

  3. Article · Jul 13, 2026 · NELSON BENJAMIN

    Barisan reps urged to stay humble (opens the original)

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    JOHOR BARU: Less than 24 hours after the state election results were announced, winning candidates from both sides of the political divide were on the ground, reconnecting with constituents. The newly-elected representatives were seen in public places taking advan­tage of the weekend to personally meet and greet the people with some opting to upload ­videos on social media to thank their voters. The mood in Barisan Nasional has been upbeat after the coalition won 48 out of the 56 state seats. Ob

  4. Article · Jul 13, 2026 · NELSON BENJAMIN

    Onn Hafiz back at the helm (opens the original)

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    JOHOR BARU: Machap assemblyman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has been officially sworn in as Mentri Besar for a second term. According to a post on The Royal Johor Facebook page, Onn Hafiz, who is state Barisan Nasional chairman, received the appointment letter and took the oath of office before Johor Regent, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, in a ceremony held at Istana Bukit Serene. The ceremony commenced with the reading of the Mentri Besar’s letter of appointment by state secretary Datuk Mohammed Ridha A

  5. Article · Jul 12, 2026 · Nelson Benjamin

    Onn Hafiz sworn in as Johor Mentri Besar (opens the original)

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    JOHOR BARU: Machap assemblyman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has been officially sworn in as the Johor Mentri Besar for a second term at Istana Bukit Serene here on Sunday (July 12). He expressed his appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for consenting to his reappointment. "My appreciation to Johor Regent Tuanku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim for having the trust in me to continue to serve as Mentri Besar for another term," he said in a Facebook post. Onn Hafiz said that he was aware tha

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