Autogate glitch exposes system weaknesses
There is dire need for contingencies, better SOP to prevent similar incidences.
Anxiety over assessment tax crackdown in Johor
Instead of coming down hard on ratepayers, local councils should offer incentives to boost payment
Crises call for clear messages
Johor's water woes highlight disaster management gaps, need for timely updates.
Ensure infrastructure properly maintained
DURING an early morning drive to send my children to school, I was shocked to find a row of flickering street lamps as I was passing the Hospital Sultan Ismail entrance.
Key challenges to Johor-S’pore SEZ
THE Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has spurred excitement in the business community, with many companies considering relocating or forming partnerships with local firms.
JB can spearhead stray animal welfare issue
Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) has of late come under intense scrutiny about the way its enforcement officers catch and house stray dogs.
Lessons from our neighbour
While Singapore sets its roadmap for the next decade, are we prepared for our golden years?
Dark realities behind promise
Johor’s infrastructure woes cast shadow on development dreams.
Third route badly needed
Reopening pedestrian shortcut an alternative for traffic woes in JB.
Beware fake profiles on social media
IN my 25 years as a journalist, I have covered many stories involving scams.
Call for better border clearance
SINCE last year, Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has made more than 70 official and unofficial visits to the two land checkpoints between Malaysia and Singapore.
Spot checks by Johor MB producing desired results
WHEN Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi took office in March this year, he started carrying out spot checks along major roads in Johor Baru, Pasir Gudang, Kulai and other areas to find out about the problems faced by the rakyat.
