@thesundaily: 11 Sept 2026: A brief scare broke out at Mall in Johor Bahru on September 7, 2026, around 2:00 PM, when a power bank inside a traveller's bag began heavily emitting smoke. The sudden smoke triggered the mall’s fire alarms, causing brief concern among shoppers. Fortunately, alert mall staff and nearby individuals responded instantly to suppress the smoking device and bring the situation under control. The mall management confirmed it was an isolated incident with no injuriesor property damage reported, allowing normal operations to resume shortly after. Following the scare, authorities are reminding everyone to handle portable batteries carefully and to stop using any devices that show signs of overheating or swelling. @thesundaily #theSun #theSunMY #JBNews #PowerbankSafety

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