A 40-year-old man has been arrested to assist investigations after a suspicious piece of luggage was found at a bus stop near Suria KLCC shopping centre along Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday night.
Dang Wangi district police chief Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Azwan Amin Nordin said police received information about the unattended luggage at 7.17pm.
Following the report, a team from the Bomb Disposal Unit, K9 Unit and Kuala Lumpur police forensic unit was dispatched to the scene to inspect the bag and secure the area.
“Checks confirmed that there was no bomb threat inside the luggage, and the suspect has been detained to assist investigations,” he said in a statement.
Earlier, several posts about the situation outside the shopping centre went viral on social media, including on Threads, showing the presence of police personnel and vehicles.
The posts also showed traffic congestion and road closures near the building’s main entrance, prompting concern among members of the public.
Ahmad Azwan advised the public against speculating or sharing unverified information to avoid disrupting the investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2146 0522, the Dang Wangi district police control centre at 03-2600 2222, or their nearest police station.
