JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 2 — A Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) cargo train was partially damaged by a fire while travelling at Kilometre 4.75 near Taman Daya here today.

Tebrau Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Nor Azmi Maryono said the train was travelling from Kempas Baru station to Pasir Gudang station when the incident occurred.

He said the Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 1.26pm.

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire involving a Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) cargo train locomotive near Taman Daya in Johor Bahru on November 2, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department