![GE15: Hasni wins in Simpang Renggam, Ahmad Maslan remains in Pontian GE15: Hasni wins in Simpang Renggam, Ahmad Maslan remains in Pontian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668868640_HasniMohammadAhm.jpg)
GE15: Hasni wins in Simpang Renggam, Ahmad Maslan remains in Pontian
UMNO's Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad won with a majority of 1,821 votes in the Simpang Renggam parliamentary constituency.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![PPS in Pontian closed, only one still open in Kluang PPS in Pontian closed, only one still open in Kluang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71664944932_MangsaBanjir.jpg)
PPS in Pontian closed, only one still open in Kluang
The PPS at SK Melayu Raya, Pontian was closed at 3 pm today after the flood in several villages began to recede.
Wed Oct 05 2022
![Flood situation in Pontian improves, last shelter closed Flood situation in Pontian improves, last shelter closed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651845102_BanjirJohor.jpg)
Flood situation in Pontian improves, last shelter closed
The last remaining temporary flood relief centre (PPS) in the Pontian district was closed this evening after the floodwaters receded.
Fri May 06 2022
![Number of flash flood victims in Pontian district drops to 51 Number of flash flood victims in Pontian district drops to 51](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41651807059_BanjirJohor.jpg)
Number of flash flood victims in Pontian district drops to 51
The number of flash flood victims in the Pontian district has dropped to 51 individuals from 11 families as at 8 am after a relief centre was closed yesterday.
Fri May 06 2022
![Flash flood victims continue to rise in Pontian Flash flood victims continue to rise in Pontian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651722843_BanjirkilatdiPont.jpg)
Flash flood victims continue to rise in Pontian
The number of flash flood victims in Pontian continues to increase, reaching 168 individuals from 31 families, with two more relief centres opened.
Thu May 05 2022
![Flooding forces evacuation of two families in Pontian Flooding forces evacuation of two families in Pontian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41651641036_TBBANJIRJOHORjpg.jpg)
Flooding forces evacuation of two families in Pontian
Eleven people from two families in Kampung Sri Gambut in Pontian were evacuated to a relief centre today after their houses were flooded.
Wed May 04 2022
![PM Ismail Sabri opens career carnival in Pontian PM Ismail Sabri opens career carnival in Pontian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646549787_TBPakMail.jpg)
PM Ismail Sabri opens career carnival in Pontian
The career carnival was held as an effort to offer employment opportunities directly to the public, especially in the Pontian district.
Sun Mar 06 2022
![PGA5 seizes 1,661 cartons of contraband cigarettes in Pontian, Johor PGA5 seizes 1,661 cartons of contraband cigarettes in Pontian, Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630736733_TBBATALION.jpg)
PGA5 seizes 1,661 cartons of contraband cigarettes in Pontian, Johor
Police said the man was arrested for his alleged involvement in the smuggling of the cigarettes in an operation yesterday.
Sat Sep 04 2021
![EMCO at detention block, quarters of Pekan Nenas Immigration Depot tomorrow EMCO at detention block, quarters of Pekan Nenas Immigration Depot tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611050458_IsmailSabri.jpg)
EMCO at detention block, quarters of Pekan Nenas Immigration Depot tomorrow
The detention block and quarters of the Pekan Nenas Immigration Depot in Pontian, Johor will come under Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from tomorrow until Feb 5.
Fri Jan 22 2021
![Parit Markom bridge in Pontian collapses after heavy rain Parit Markom bridge in Pontian collapses after heavy rain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41489920690_JambatanRuntuh.jpg)
Parit Markom bridge in Pontian collapses after heavy rain
The heavy downpour that occurred yesterday evening is believed to have caused a bridge crossing Sungai Pinggan in Kampung Parit Markom, near Pontian, to collapse this morning.
Sun Mar 19 2017
![RTD staff hacked to death in Pontian RTD staff hacked to death in Pontian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61485565651_JaimanSapar.jpg)
RTD staff hacked to death in Pontian
A Road Transport Department (RTD) staff was hacked to death in the vicinity of some bushes in front of his rented house in Pontian Friday afternoon.
Sat Jan 28 2017
![Woman, 62, die in house fire in Pontian Woman, 62, die in house fire in Pontian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51436617608_FIREBOMBFLAME.jpg)
Woman, 62, die in house fire in Pontian
The deceased has been identified as Rohani Abd Rahman, who had been suffering from bipolar disorder.
Mon Oct 03 2016
![61 flood victims evacuated in Pontian 61 flood victims evacuated in Pontian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81447592085_FLOOD.jpg)
61 flood victims evacuated in Pontian
The victims are currently being shelterd at Sekolah Kebangsaan Penerok, Permas and Kompleks Penghulu Benut.
Mon Dec 14 2015
![API in Pontianak reaches over 1,000 API in Pontianak reaches over 1,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51442400156_IndonesiaHaze.jpg)
API in Pontianak reaches over 1,000
The local authorities have yet to declare a state of emergency in that province, as they declared for Riau province.
Wed Sep 16 2015
!['Black-singlet' bully in viral video identified - Police 'Black-singlet' bully in viral video identified - Police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/71415118840_295x200.jpg)
'Black-singlet' bully in viral video identified - Police
The case happened in Pontian, Johor and the suspect had been expelled from his school in August 2011.
Fri Nov 07 2014