People lined both sides of Persiaran Southkey 1 as they waited for the all clear to return, as many still had their vehicles parked inside the building. There were groups of families, many with young children.
CNA has contacted the local authorities for more information.
X user mybeautish said the fire and rescue department had dispatched its K-9 unit to the scene.
Another user, tiqazlkfl, said that she had been in a store when she heard police shouting for everyone to evacuate due to a “bomb”.
The mall, which is also connected to a hotel, is also a popular shopping destination for tourists.
The Singapore Consulate-General in Johor Bahru said that it was aware of reports that visitors to the mall and St Giles Hotel in Johor Bahru were asked to “evacuate temporarily due to alleged security and safety concerns”.
“Singaporeans in the vicinity are advised to exercise caution, monitor the local news, and heed the instructions of the local authorities,” it added in a Facebook post.
Source: CNA
