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Johor police clear Mid Valley Southkey mall after bomb threat email
Authorities in Johor Bahru have declared The Mall at Mid Valley Southkey safe following a precautionary sweep after receiving a bomb threat via email. Police responded swiftly to secure the premises and conduct thorough checks.
LSN Malaysia ·
JOHOR BAHRU — Police in Johor have completed a security sweep of The Mall at Mid Valley Southkey after the business premises received a threatening email on Saturday, subsequently declaring the area safe for public access.
Responding to the electronic threat, authorities initiated immediate safety protocols and cordoned off sections of the shopping centre while uniformed and specialist officers conducted comprehensive searches of the premises. The operation was carried out with standard procedures for handling such incidents.
Following the completion of their investigation and sweep operations, police confirmed that no suspicious items or devices were discovered during the inspection. Officials declared the mall secure and advised the public that normal operations could resume.
The incident comes as Malaysian authorities continue to maintain vigilance against threats, with emergency response teams trained to handle such situations with appropriate caution. Police investigations into the source of the email threat remain ongoing.