[UPDATED] Armed robbers strike goldsmith shop at Genting Highlands mall

At 11:40 AM today, armed robbers targeted a goldsmith shop within a shopping mall at the renowned Genting Highlands resort. According to Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob, the acting Pahang police chief, law enforcement officials from the state Criminal Investigation Department, Bentong district police station, and Genting Highlands auxiliary police are currently on-site.

Initial inquiries have identified a minimum of three suspects who were reportedly armed with an axe and crowbars. Police are continuing their investigation and will provide further updates as the situation unfolds.

Social media was rife with videos circulating, alleging a robbery at a goldsmith store located in a shopping mall situated in Genting Highlands. Numerous videos and posts suggested that vehicles departing the highlands underwent stringent security checks, leading to congested and slow-moving traffic. One video captured a man in a black outfit, wearing a cap and carrying a sack, running inside the shopping complex while pedestrians walked past without alarm.