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Police record statements after bomb hoax targets tourism minister

Authorities question Tiong King Sing, several witnesses as they continue efforts to locate the suspect

7:32 PM MYT

 

PUTRAJAYA – Police have recorded statements from several individuals, including Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, to assist in investigations into a recent bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax.

Putrajaya police chief A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said the incident at the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry building is still under investigation.

“So far, the statements of the minister and several witnesses have been taken. Efforts to locate the suspect are ongoing,” he said in a statement today.

Previously, police confirmed that a package allegedly containing a bomb and addressed to Tiong last Wednesday was a hoax. 

Asmadi said the package, received at 11.19am and sent using a delivery service from Sg Buloh, contained a PVC pipe and a timer resembling a bomb. – June 7, 2024

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