37 people still at PPS in Segamat
On the weather this morning, it is cloudy in Mersing, while in other districts, it is reported to be fine.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Johor flood victims remain at 74
They have yet to return home because of the stagnant floodwater in their village, Vidyananthan said.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Number of flood victims drops to 705 in Johor
Bright weather has been reported throughout the state, including in the districts still affected by floods, Vidyananthan said.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Flood victims in Johor, Melaka continue to decrease
Vidyananthan said four districts were still affected by the floods with Muar recording the highest number of victims at 547.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Number of evacuees in Johor drops, unchanged in Pahang, Melaka
Vidyananthan said that the number of flood victims in Johor has dropped to 3,714.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Flood situation in three states improves, increase in Johor evacuees
The flood situation in flood-hit areas in Sabah, Pahang and Melaka has improved.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Couple who returned from umrah is Johor's two earliest cases of Omicron variant
The couple left the country last Dec 4 to perform the umrah and returned to Malaysia via the KLIA on Dec 16, Vidyananthan said.
Sun Dec 26 2021
18 pregnant women in Johor died of COVID-19 since start of 2021 - Vidyananthan
Vidyananthan said they are continuously monitoring pregnant women and encouraging them to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Walk-in vaccinations at 21 PPVs in Johor until Sept 13 - Exco
Vidyananthan said that the move was part of a 'mopping up' effort before it is fully opened to foreigners in the industrial sector.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Non-compliance with SOP among causes of spike in COVID-19 cases
Non-compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) is among the causes of the spike in COVID-19 cases in several states.
Tue Aug 24 2021
JKNJ introduces VCAC system to manage COVID-19 patients
Johor State Health Department (JKNJ) has implemented a Virtual COVID-19 Assessment Centre (VCAC) to facilitate the management of coronavirus positive patients and contact tracing in the state.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Johor floods: Number of evacuees rises to 731
The victims comprising members of 186 families were evacuated to 11 temporary relief centres in three districts namely Muar, Batu Pahat and Pontian.
Tue Jun 23 2020
Johor government conducts study on manpower rationalisation plan
State Unity and Human Resource Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said the plan would reduce the dependence on foreign workers and would provide more jobs to the local population.
Thu May 25 2017
No state Deepavali celebration as mark of respect for HSA victims
Chairman of the Johor Unity and Human Resources Committee R. Vidyananthan said the state government and public were still mourning the incident and wanted to show respect to the victims.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Johor announces compensation to kins of hospital fire victims
The Johor state government has decided to give compensation to the next of kins and victims of the fire at the Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) yesterday, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled No
Wed Oct 26 2016
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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