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Weak Quake and Aftershock Hit Johor

Aug 24, 2025

No injuries or major damage have been reported, after a 4.1 magnitude earthquake, and a 2.8 magnitude aftershock struck Johor this morning.

The Menteri Besar says he’s already been in touch with the relevant agencies to monitor the situation…while also advising residents to avoid unstable structures for the time being.

Met Malaysia says tremors from the quake were felt across most of Johor, as well as parts of Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Pahang.

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A cabinet memorandum on the e-cigarette and vaping ban will be presented before the Cabinet by the end of the year at the latest.

The Health Ministry says the preliminary proposal report has already been submitted, as it continues working on the method, timing and approach of the ban.

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The new bill to regulate e-commerce will include clearer definitions of all the parties involved in the transactions.

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry says this is crucial to protect consumers, improve transparency among service providers, as well as promote accountability and a fairer marketplace.

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All Rapid KL rail lines will operate round the clock from August 30^th to 31^st in conjunction with Merdeka celebrations.

Prasarana says the extended service will also cover the BRT line, several bus routes, and selected Rapid on Demand zones.

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The Higher Education Ministry has rubbished claims that as many as ten thousand Bangladeshi students in the country will be given passes to work in Malaysia…calling the reports untrue and baseless.