IN THE early years of World War II, Peninsular Malaysia experienced some of the most intense battles between the Allies and the Axis. Because of this, although the war ended 77 years ago, unexploded ordnance, such as bombs, can still be found today.
Recently, news went viral online that factory workers in Kinarut found a live WWII bomb in Kinarut, Sabah.
Is this true?
Verdict:
TRUE
On Tuesday (Feb 25), a man operating heavy machinery at a construction site near a factory in Kinarut discovered an old bomb thought to be from World War II, reported Sinar Harian.
Papar police chief Supt Kamaruddin Ambo Sakka confirmed that a 42-year-old man reported the discovery of the bomb at the Kinarut Police Station at 1.30pm the same day.
"Investigating officers went to the location together with the bomb disposal unit from the Papar police headquarters and the Sabah headquarters for further inspection and found that the bomb was still active.
"The explosives are believed to be a bomb left over from the Second World War," he said when contacted by Sinar Harian on Wednesday (Feb 26).
He said the police returned to the scene at 8am on Wednesday to prepare to detonate the bomb.
"Several roads will be closed to prevent users from passing through the area.
"The Sabah State Railways Department has also been informed to halt operations temporarily (for the bomb disposal) and an announcement has also been made to local residents not to approach the area," he said.
Kamaruddin said agencies such as the Environment Department, the Aviation Department, Sabah Electricity and the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department have also been notified.
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