Bomb threat at popular Singaporean shopping spot Mid Valley Southkey in JB sparks police sweep
Authorities in Malaysia have declared shopping centers in Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur safe following bomb threats that were later determined to be hoaxes. Police conducted thorough sweeps of the premises after receiving email threats and reports of suspicious objects.
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Highlights the impact of security threats on public spaces and the rapid response protocols of regional law enforcement.
The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey in Johor Bahru has been declared safe after receiving a bomb threat on Sunday (Sept 13) night.
Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arshad told New Straits Times that police were alerted to the incident at 11.31pm on Sunday after the shopping mall's management received the threat via email.
The threat prompted the deployment of Bomb Disposal Unit (UPB) personnel from the Johor police contingent headquarters and the South Johor Baru district police headquarters to inspect the mall's interior and exterior premises.
"Several suspicious objects were discovered and examined by the UPB team, but none contained any explosive materials," said Arshad.
In a statement on Monday, Arshad reportedly said there was no bomb threat detected, and the area has been declared "completely safe".
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