KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded statements from 12 individuals, including Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, over the bomb hoax incident at the ministry's building.
City police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the investigation into the incident was nearing completion.
He said police would release photos surrounding the incident soon.
"We have made significant progress and the investigation is nearly complete. However, we need a bit more time before we release the photos.
"The photos this time involve transactions at the office (of the courier service).
"While the individual was wearing a mask and the face cannot be seen, we can spot the shoes and clothes that were worn.
"We will share the photos once the investigation is completed by the Forensic Department," he said when met by reporters at the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters today.
He also advised the public to temporarily remove their facemasks while running errands at registration counters for safety and identification purposes.
"The purpose of face masks is for health reasons, but we appeal to all parties receiving customers to remove their facemasks temporarily.
"Even at airport check-ins, facemasks must be removed for safety and identification purposes."
was a hoax.
Putrajaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said the suspicious parcel, which contained a fake bomb, consisted of a timer, wires and a PVC pipe, which made it look like a bomb.
by anonymous communication.