Kluang council shuts down LED screens after obscene video appears in suspected hack

KLUANG, October 30 — The Kluang Municipal Council (MPK) is investigating an incident where its public message LED display system in multiple locations was hacked, causing obscene videos to be displayed last night. The council immediately reported the matter to the police to aid further investigation. They are collaborating with the screen's vendor to determine the root cause, along with implementing security enhancements and conducting remedial measures. The MPK expressed regret over any inconvenience caused to the Kluang community due to the incident.

Johor Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor reported receiving a statement about the incident. He disclosed that the MPK's LED system had been hacked and all LED screens under its jurisdiction have been shut down as a precautionary measure. Earlier, footage of the offensive incident was posted on Facebook but has since been removed.

The video bore a watermark from the Leakers.Gov cyber hacking group. The offensive display drew public concern. Reports also emerged of similar embarrassing incidents with MPK's LED screens at Dataran Tasik Kluang, Taman Intan, and the route towards Kahang.