PORN was reportedly shown on several public LED screens around Kluang on Oct 29.
Photos and videos of the screens have since gone viral on social media and WhatsApp groups.
So, were Kluang's public LED screens hacked to show porn?
Verdict:
TRUE
Yes, the Kluang Municipal Council (MPK) has confirmed that several of its LED display screens around the town were hacked to show obscene pictures and videos.
Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor confirmed the hacking.
"For your information, the MPK LED system was hacked and MPK has taken immediate action by shutting down all the LED screens," he said when contacted by Sinar Harian.
The screens were shut down to stop the indecent content from being shown to the public.
In an official notice on its Facebook page on Oct 29, the council said its LED display system had suffered a cyber intrusion incident.
"In this regard, further investigations are being carried out in cooperation with the vendor to identify the cause of the incident, as well as to take recovery measures and strengthen the system's security.
"MPK apologises for all the inconvenience and concern caused among the Kluang community following this incident," read the statement.
The council said it took a serious view of the incident and condemned it in the strongest terms.
A police report will also be lodged to allow for further investigations, according to Sinar Harian.
The council also warned that it would take legal action against any party trying to tarnish its good name and image.
The incident went viral on social media and WhatsApp groups after several of the council's LED screens were found showing indecent content.
Among the locations reportedly affected were Dataran Tasik Kluang, Taman Intan in Kluang town and the area along the road towards Kahang.
Several residents who were around the town and the lake area witnessed the incident, sparking concern within the community.
Many social media users have urged the authorities to carry out a thorough investigation and take action against those responsible.
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