Sarawak police deny issuing warning of chemical-doused facemasks

Sarawak police have denied issuing a warning about robbers handing out chemically-doused facemasks for free in order to commit robberies. 

Sarawak police commissioner Aidi Ismail today confirmed that the message which went viral on WhatsApp recently was false.

"The Sarawak police also advises the public to contact any police station to verify the authenticity of news before sharing it on social media," he said in a statement today.

The viral message claiming to have originated from the authorities said there were individuals going door-to-door to distribute free face masks doused with chemicals to the public, with the alleged intention of robbing them.

- Bernama