IPOH: The Klebang AEON Mall will operate as usual from 10 am today (Aug 24) after getting a clearance from the authorities regarding the safety of the premises following a call that is believed to be a bomb threat earlier yesterday.
The AEON Co. (M) Bhd management said this through a statement uploaded to its Facebook page last night.
“After the confirmation from the authorities regarding the safety of the premises, AEON will resume its services. We will operate as usual tomorrow, Thursday (Aug 24, 2023) at 10 am.
“We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and continued support,” the statement added.
The shopping mall had to be evacuated following a call believed to be that of a bomb threat.
Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said a police team, with the assistance of the Fire and Rescue Department, inspected the premises.
He said a worker at the premises received a call suspected to a bomb threat.
Meanwhile, according to a mall employee who was identified only as Aishah, 20, the alarm was triggered at about 5.30 pm and the staff and customers were ordered to evacuate the four-storey building.
She added that auxiliary police personnel also said that the mall would cease operations for today.
A Bernama survey of the location found the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) bomb disposal unit from the Perak police contingent headquarters carrying out a thorough inspection of the location. The premises had also been evacuated. – BERNAMA
