GE15: Hasni wins in Simpang Renggam, Ahmad Maslan remains in Pontian
UMNO's Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad won with a majority of 1,821 votes in the Simpang Renggam parliamentary constituency.
Sat Nov 19 2022
DAP gets to contest Pontian seat - Anthony Loke
DAP gets the Pontian seat from PKR to contest in the GE15 after further negotiation between the two parties last Saturday.
Wed Nov 02 2022
PPS in Pontian closed, only one still open in Kluang
The PPS at SK Melayu Raya, Pontian was closed at 3 pm today after the flood in several villages began to recede.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Flood situation in Pontian improves, last shelter closed
The last remaining temporary flood relief centre (PPS) in the Pontian district was closed this evening after the floodwaters receded.
Fri May 06 2022
Number of flash flood victims in Pontian district drops to 51
The number of flash flood victims in the Pontian district has dropped to 51 individuals from 11 families as at 8 am after a relief centre was closed yesterday.
Fri May 06 2022
Flash flood victims continue to rise in Pontian
The number of flash flood victims in Pontian continues to increase, reaching 168 individuals from 31 families, with two more relief centres opened.
Thu May 05 2022
Gloomy Aidilfitri for Pontian flood victims
It was a gloomy Aidilfitri for residents of Kampung Sri Gambut when they were forced to take shelter at a temporary relief centre due to floods following heavy rain that started at 3.30 this morning.
Wed May 04 2022
Flooding forces evacuation of two families in Pontian
Eleven people from two families in Kampung Sri Gambut in Pontian were evacuated to a relief centre today after their houses were flooded.
Wed May 04 2022
PM Ismail Sabri opens career carnival in Pontian
The career carnival was held as an effort to offer employment opportunities directly to the public, especially in the Pontian district.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Johor polls: BN confident of attracting Chinese voters - Ahmad Maslan
Ahmad Maslan said this was based on his observations and experience as a Pontian Member of Parliament.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Six Indonesian illegal immigrants drown after boat capsizes off Pontian
Six Indonesian illegal immigrants drowned while seven others were rescued after their boat capsized about 4.2 nautical miles off Pontian at midnight last night.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Boat capsize: Six illegal immigrants rescued, seven still missing
Nurul Hizam said based on information from the survivors, the boat was carrying 13 people, including the skipper.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Three barter trade boats capsize in bad weather near Pontian, all crew safe
Three barter trade boats capsized with one nearly sinking due to bad weather in the waters off Pulau Pisang, near Pontian, yesterday morning.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Ahmad Maslan withdraws nomination for Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker's post
Pontian MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan today withdrew his nomination for the post of Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker.
Thu Oct 07 2021
PGA5 seizes 1,661 cartons of contraband cigarettes in Pontian, Johor
Police said the man was arrested for his alleged involvement in the smuggling of the cigarettes in an operation yesterday.
Sat Sep 04 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024