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In an unexpected incident, residents in Kluang, Johor were left shocked after public LED display screens across the city were reportedly hacked and began showing explicit videos and images, according to Berita Harian.
The incident raised concerns among residents, with the footage circulating in social media posts and WhatsApp groups. Local authorities subsequently stepped in to address the unauthorised broadcast.
Cyberattack targets multiple public LED billboards across Kluang
According to Berita Harian, the explicit content was spotted by shocked onlookers at several locations across the district, including Dataran Tasik Kluang, Taman Intan in Kluang town, and along the main routes leading towards Kahang.
Johor Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor confirmed that reports of the incident had been received.
“For your information, MPK’s LED system was hacked, and MPK took immediate action by powering off all affected LED screens,” he told Berita Harian.
The incident soon gained attention online, with several locals sharing their experiences of witnessing the explicit content displayed on the public screens, including around the lake area.
Following the incident, residents called on MPK to conduct a thorough investigation and take action against those responsible.
“This needs to be thoroughly investigated and stern action must be taken against those involved. It is truly embarrassing for a town with the status of ‘Kluang Bahagia’,” one local netizen commented.
Local council shuts down all screens, launches police investigation
Following the incident, the Kluang Municipal Council (MPK) issued an official statement on Facebook, confirming that its LED display system had been subjected to a cyber intrusion.
“Majlis Perbandaran Kluang (MPK) would like to inform the public that MPK’s LED display system was subjected to a cyber intrusion (hacking) incident. Further investigations are currently underway in collaboration with our system vendor to identify the root cause, carry out recovery measures, and strengthen system security.”
MPK also apologised to the Kluang community for the concern caused by the incident, adding that it viewed the matter seriously and condemned the act.
The council further stated that it would take strict legal action against any parties found attempting to tarnish its name and reputation.
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MPK is currently working alongside vendor technical teams and local police to track down the hackers responsible for the security breach.
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