WATCH: Second bomb at Bukit Bintang detonated by bomb disposal unit
Videos of the second bomb at Bukit Bintang being detonated by a bomb disposal unit have emerged online.
A first bomb had already exploded in the early hours at Bukit Bintang, killing one and injuring 13 others.
The incident is believed to be due to a business-related gang clash
In a report by The Malay Mail Online, Gan also added that the explosives used "were not locally made."
A Facebook page titled My Youth Public and Community Unit uploaded a video of the bomb disposal of the second explosive device, believed to be a grenade:
A closer view of the blast was also uploaded on YouTube by The Star Online:
According to Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, only one Singaporean was affected from the blasts.
However, they are still confirming if other Singaporeans were affected.
Another video was posted on YouTube as the Malaysian bomb squad asks the public in the vicinity to switch off their mobile phones and any other communication devices for their own safety before the detonation was carried out.
One victim succumbed to injuries and died in hospital. The deceased was reported to be a 36-year-old Malaysian car jockey named Tiong Kwang Yie.
Reports also revealed that the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code and Section 4 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act.
Sources: Facebook, The Malay Mail Online and YouTube.
Related reports:
Car jockey in Bukit Bintang grenade attack dies,
Blast in KL shopping area injures 14, including 2 S'porean tourists
Bukit Bintang blasts said to be business-related gang clash
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