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Johor floods

‘Teh tarik’-like: floods hit roads around Johor’s BSI checkpoint

Water levels appear to be receding by 3pm but Kota Tinggi police say 88 people have been evacuated as heavy rain hits several locations in state

Kota Tinggi residents told to prepare for flood evacuation this weekend

Residents here have been told to be ready to evacuate in case of flooding, following predictions of heavy rain in Johor this weekend.

Johor floods: number of victims almost doubles overnight, reaching over 6,500

The number of flood victims in Johor continued to rise to 6,564 people as of 8am today, compared to 3,322 people recorded at 8pm yesterday.

Johor floods: religious schools’ second term exams postponed for affected areas

The examinations, which began on January 3, were scheduled to end on January 18. 

Three Johor schools to close tomorrow due to worsening floods

State Education, Information and Communications Committee chairman Norlizah Noh was reported by Bernama announcing the affected schools SK Kg Maju Jaya, ⁠SK Bukit Mutiara and SK Sg Tiram.

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