SERI ALAM: A posting on Facebook alleging a child had been abducted from a petrol station in Masai, Johor, is untrue, and misleading.
District police chief Superintendent Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the now-deleted posting on 'Komuniti Bandar Seri Alam' occurred on Nov 19 last year, and was not an abduction.
He said the child had voluntarily boarded a vehicle with a friend, without informing his parents, and returned home safely at 4pm, the same day.
Sohaimi urged the public to refrain from spreading rumours or speculation that could cause unnecessary panic and misunderstanding within the community.
"The irresponsible posting sparked concern among the residents, and action can be taken against those who circulate fake news," he said when contacted today.
He also reminded the public to always verify before sharing anything on social media to prevent the spread of misinformation.