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Johor shopping mall bomb threat declared false alarm
Police in Johor Bahru have confirmed that a bomb scare at Mid Valley Southkey shopping centre was a hoax after examination of suspicious objects found at the premises revealed no explosive materials.
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Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad said officers conducted a thorough inspection of the items discovered at the mall and determined they posed no threat to public safety. The suspicious objects were identified and cleared following standard security protocols. The all-clear was given after authorities completed their assessment of the scene. Mid Valley Southkey, a major retail destination in Johor Bahru, was secured during the initial response to the threat report. The incident highlights the importance of public vigilance in reporting suspicious activity, though in this case the alarm proved unfounded. Police did not disclose further details regarding the nature of the objects or the circumstances under which they were discovered.