KOTA KINABALU: Police here warned the people from spreading rumours about suicide bombers being placed by the Abu Sayyaf group in various locations across the city.
City Police chief Assistant Commissioner M Chandra said action will be taken against those who post such rumours to spread fear in the social media such as Facebook and chat application Whatsapp.
"Public safety is our priority," he stressed adding action can be taken under the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.