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Johor

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Johor elections in spotlight as reforms see youth voter influx

Political parties are fielding younger candidates, promising jobs, digital connectivity and help for businesses, in a bid to woo new voters in Johor, where reforms lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 and allowing automatic voter registration have expanded the local electorate by a third.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Six undocumented Indonesians drown off Malaysia coast

Their bodies were found Tuesday afternoon after the boat carrying 13 undocumented Indonesians coming from the archipelago's Batam island ran into trouble off Malaysia's southern Johor state.

Sports 5 years ago

Oil-rich Malaysian prince puts Valencia in his sights

Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, crown prince of the oil-rich state of Johor, said Valencia needs someone who is "hungry for success", adding that he was motivated by "creating history".

SE Asia 5 years ago

Indonesians found dead after reportedly trying to enter Malaysia illegally

Six people -- five of whom have been identified as Indonesian nationals -- were found dead in Johor, Malaysia, after a boat they used to illegally enter the country was reportedly involved in an accident.

SE Asia 5 years ago

Johor Sultan tells restaurants to stop serving exotic meat

"You will face the full brunt of the law if you are caught, " says Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

Business 6 years ago

AirAsia to resume flights from Surabaya to two major Malaysian cities

AirAsia Indonesia has decided to reopen flights from Surabaya to the Malaysian cities of Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru on May 8, following a decline in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the neighboring country

People 7 years ago

Stories circulating on social media about Johor Princess' marriage 'malicious, untrue'

Recent stories circulating on social media claiming Johor Princess Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim's marriage was on the rocks have been described as "malicious and untrue".

Business 7 years ago

Batam authority ready to vouch for foreigners wanting to buy homes on island

BIFZA has submitted a proposal to the Law and Human Rights Ministry to be the guarantor for foreigners visiting Batam on a social visit visa.

Business 7 years ago

Johor to boost tourism, eyes Indonesian travelers

Indonesia is the second-largest contributor of tourists to Johor, Malaysia, and the state is aiming to attract more visitors from the archipelago, according to Johor Tourism Board steering head Abdul Malik Ismail.