CORONAVIRUS | GM Klang wholesale city management today denied the occurrence of the 2019 novel coronavirus infection at its shopping mall as viralled on social media.

A statement issued by its Corporate Communication and Public Relations Department today stated that the rumour was believed triggered following an announcement by the customer service division advising its patrons to take preventive measures, as recommended by the Ministry of Health (MOH), against the disease.

“The good intention was misunderstood by some people who thought the announcement was made because of a coronavirus case in GM Klang.

“The false information that was created and disseminated by irresponsible parties has caused anxiety and fear among many people," it said.

It said the GM management viewed seriously the dissemination of such false information as it tarnished its credibility and disrupted business activities at the mall.

It said a report had been lodged with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for action to be taken against those responsible for spreading the fake news.

We urge members of the public to exercise good judgment and caution prior to sharing any news that has not been verified, it added.

- Bernama