Since news of the viral bomb threat to international schools yesterday (21st November), the number of schools that received the threat has apparently gone up. Currently, police have reported over 27 schools from across the country being affected.
However, police have also revealed further information regarding the email sent out, and what their investigations have turned up so far. Surprisingly, it seems Malaysia isn’t the first country to have been sent these same bomb threats.
Police confirmed that, as of 9pm yesterday, a total of 27 schools, both private and international, from 8 states had received the same email with the same warning. “Among them, Selangor has the most schools with a total of 8, followed by Johor and Kuala Lumpur with six each, Perak and Penang with 2, and Kedah, Negeri Sembilan and Sarawak with one each,” Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin reported.
Unlike those in KL, a few states reportedly received their letters later during the day, allegedly from 11am to around 6pm. Following protocol, all schools had evacuated their premises upon receiving the threat, with many schools requesting parents come and collect their children. Police were quick to show up on scene to search the schools, however, like the others, police found nothing suspicious.
It was later revealed that the emails had been sent through two email addresses with the name “Taktstorer” which allegedly means “disruptor of order” in German. All emails dictated the same message: “Bahan Letupan Telah Ditanam Di Sekolah (Explosives have been planted in school)“. But, police claim its original content was in English and that it had translated to Malay via a translation app.
“According to a part of the email, the sender stated they were facing problems in life. They were hated by those around them, raped by their father since they were a child and humiliated at school,” police reportedly stated. Police also added that they believe the original email had actually been sent out on 12th November this year to 70 schools in Jamaica.
“Police will investigate whether the case in Malaysia is related to to the person in question,” Tan Sri Razarudin said. However, as previously stated, the police believe the threatening email is fake and have confirmed they, so far, have not found any evidence of a bomb threat in the schools. Still, they reassured that they are taking the bomb threats seriously and will still be investigating the issue.
The schools affected have been told to remain vigilant for the next three days. But, a few schools have reportedly closed temporarily to ensure the safety of their teachers and students. Thankfully, everyone has remained safe, but we do hope police will be able to resolve the bomb threat soon.
