A pipe bomb threat was made via email claiming a bomb had been planted at Centrepoint South Tower, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur, on July 29, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4]. The building’s security manager reported the threat to police at about 8:17 p.m., prompting an immediate evacuation. Assistant Commissioner Hoo Chang Hook said, "The building was immediately evacuated as a precautionary measure" [2].
Police Bomb Disposal Unit and K9 Unit conducted a thorough search of the building starting around 10:30 p.m. [1, 2, 3, 4]. The inspection found no explosives, suspicious objects or bomb-related devices. Assistant Commissioner Hoo noted, "The inspection found no explosives, suspicious objects or bomb-related devices at the scene" [2].
Preliminary investigations revealed the bomb threat email was a hoax sent by an irresponsible party aiming to cause fear and disrupt public safety [1, 2, 3, 4]. Authorities are investigating the case under Section 507 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation by anonymous communication and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 concerning false or menacing online communication [1, 2, 3, 4].
The police continue to probe the source of the email and the motive behind the threat. No suspects have been publicly named yet. The authorities have urged the public to remain calm and report any suspicious activity immediately.
The situation at Centrepoint South Tower was resolved without incident following the all-clear after the police search. Security and law enforcement agencies remain on alert as the investigation progresses.
