Police Clear Klang Supermarket Following Hoax Bomb Threat Email

SHAH ALAM, Oct 17  – Police have cleared a supermarket along Jalan Kapar in Klang after an exhaustive three-hour inspection confirmed that no explosives or suspicious devices were placed on the premises.

North Klang District Police Chief ACP Ramsay Embol confirmed in a statement on Saturday night, October 17, 2026, that law enforcement received a formal report at 4:04 PM from the premise’s male store manager after he received a bomb threat via email.

Following the alert, police dispatched specialized units to secure the location and conduct a comprehensive sweep of the building alongside emergency responder agencies.

“After an inspection lasting nearly three hours, police and the assisting teams found no explosives or suspicious devices as claimed in the email,” ACP Ramsay stated, reassuring the surrounding community.

Inter-Agency Sweep, Penal Code Investigation, and Public Advisory

The incident prompted immediate joint emergency operations and public clarification from authorities:

• Joint Operational Response: The tactical search was executed by the North Klang District Police in coordination with the K9 Sniffer Dog Unit, the Bomb Disposal Unit from the Selangor Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK), the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), and the Klang Civil Defence Department (APM).
• Viral Social Media Claims Refuted: Authorities officially debunked viral social media posts circulating earlier in the day that falsely alleged an active bomb had been discovered inside the shopping center.
• Criminal Intimidation Investigation: Police have opened an investigation under Section 507 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation by anonymous communication, which carries a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment upon conviction.
• Warning Against Hoax Threats: ACP Ramsay advised the public against using email or online communication channels to spread false alerts, emphasizing that actions causing public distress and threatening public order will face strict legal action.
• Call For Public Information: Individuals with relevant details regarding the origin of the threat are urged to contact the North Klang IPD hotline at 03-3291 9614 or reach investigating officer Inspector Mohd Fazlan Rezza Mazlan at 011-1056 1017.

Regular commercial operations at the Jalan Kapar premise have resumed following the official safety clearance from law enforcement agencies.

–NMT