Bomb threat in Malaysia, 1,000 people evacuated

(Baonghean.vn) - On September 30, about 1,000 people had to evacuate after a phone call threatened a bomb explosion at the headquarters of the Malaysian Stock Exchange (Bursa Malaysia) and a temple also in the capital Kuala Lumpur.

Police cordon off the area around a Hindu temple near Bursa Malaysia. Photo: Reuters.

Bernama news agency quoted Dang Wangi Police Chief Zainol Samah as saying that police had evacuated the Bursa Malaysia headquarters, nearby buildings, as well as the temple management board on Pudu Lama Road. After more than three hours of searching with the help of sniffer dogs, Kuala Lumpur police found no bombs at the two locations. The area was later reopened.

However, police officials advise people to remain vigilant and report to security immediately if they detect anything unusual.

Earlier, at around 12 noon on September 30, an unknown man called Bursa Malaysia's security department, warning that bombs would explode at the two locations after the evening prayer. Bursa Malaysia's security staff reported to their leaders, who then quickly notified the police. Malaysian police are actively searching for the person who made the call, based on information provided by Bursa Malaysia's security department.

Lan Ha

(According to Malay Mail Online)