Firecrackers or more? Police confirm investigation into Shah Alam "explosions"

The incident gained attention after a viral social media post claimed explosion sounds were heard in several areas of Shah Alam.

MUHAMMAD AMINNURALIFF MOHD ZOKI
By MUHAMMAD AMINNURALIFF MOHD ZOKI
21 May 2025 02:07pm
Loud, cannon-like sounds shook Shah Alam residents Tuesday night, sparking online chatter. Reports across Facebook from Section 2 to TTDI Jaya pointed to firecrackers near the Section 13 Ramadan bazaar, with the loudest heard at 11.31pm causing windows to rattle.
Loud, cannon-like sounds shook Shah Alam residents Tuesday night, sparking online chatter. Reports across Facebook from Section 2 to TTDI Jaya pointed to firecrackers near the Section 13 Ramadan bazaar, with the loudest heard at 11.31pm causing windows to rattle.

SHAH ALAM – Police are investigating reports of loud explosion-like sounds heard near Shah Alam Stadium on Tuesday.

Shah Alam district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said officers were sent to inspect the parking areas around the stadium following complaints from the public.

Iqbal
Iqbal

“The officers also spoke to food stall operators in the area, who reported that individuals were setting off firecrackers, causing explosions in the air near the Ramadan bazaar,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.

However, no suspicious individuals were found after conducting inspections at the site.

Iqbal also called on anyone with more information about the incident to come forward and report it to the nearest police station for further investigation.

The incident gained attention after a viral social media post claimed explosion sounds were heard in several areas of Shah Alam.

Witnesses reported hearing the noises around 11pm and in the early morning hours.

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