{
  "id": 10627187,
  "title": "Nanta: New Johor Bahru court complex among 11 judicial projects worth RM736m nationwide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/nanta-new-johor-bahru-court-complex-among-11-judicial-projects-worth",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:58:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/29/nanta-new-johor-bahru-court-complex-among-11-judicial-projects-worth-rm736m-nationwide/236982"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor Bahru, Malaysia - The new court complex in Kota Iskandar is among 11 judicial infrastructure projects nationwide, valued at RM736 million, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Other projects nearing completion are in Temerloh, Pahang; Sri Aman, Sarawak; and Ipoh, Perak. The Johor Bahru project was approved by the Economic Planning Unit in 2018, and the design-and-build approach cost RM200 million. Construction began on February 8, 2023, and was completed on time and within budget. The architectural design incorporates Malay and local cultural elements, featuring gambir and pepper motifs, and kerawang elements. The 6.88-hectare complex houses 24 courtrooms, including a Special Court, seven High Courts, eight Sessions Courts, and eight Magistrates Courts. It also includes modern amenities such as judges chambers, administrative suites, an auditorium, legal library, and secure holding cells. The complex is set to open early next year, while the vacated city center court will be returned to the state government, awaiting royal approval for opening.",
  "summary": "ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 29 — The new Johor Bahru court complex in Kota Iskandar is among 11 judicial infrastructure...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Johor Bahru Court Complex To Begin Operations In January 2027 - Azalina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/general-johor-bahru-court-complex-to-begin-operations-in-january-2027",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:38:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Nanta: New Johor Bahru court complex among 11 judicial projects worth RM736m nationwide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/nanta-new-johor-bahru-court-complex-among-11-judicial-projects-worth-10643110",
        "published": "2026-09-29T05:58:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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