Police Investigating Bomb Threats Made At 9 International Schools Around Klang Valley
The schools in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur received the threats this morning, 21 November.
By May Vin Ang — 21 Nov 2023, 04:17 PM
Police have confirmed that multiple international schools in the Klang Valley received bomb threats this morning, 21 November
Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan confirmed to the New Straits Times that police have received reports from seven international schools in Selangor, with two each in Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam, and one each in Kajang, Subang Jaya, and Kuala Langat.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur police chief Allaudeen Abdul Majid said two international schools in Wangsa Maju also received bomb threats today.
Both police chiefs said they are currently investigating the matter.
A message from one of the international schools, alerting parents about the bomb threats, had gone viral on social media
According to Sinar Daily, the school said it had received an anonymous email about a bomb threat between 9.30am and 10.15am.
The police are currently determining the credibility of the threats, while its bomb disposal unit is conducting inspections at the schools.
"Investigations are still ongoing and it is believed that it is just a false threat," said Hussein Omar.
