Unattended bag sparks bomb scare at MAS Building

SINGAPORE - It was not business as usual down at the MAS Building in Shenton Way after an apparent bomb scare led to parts of the building being cordoned off.

An unattended bag had been found on the ground floor of the building as most office workers were having their lunch break.

As a safety precaution, the Monetary Authority of Singapore alerted police, who investigated the bag before giving the building the all clear at 3pm.

Eyewitnesses told Channel NewsAsia several police cars and army

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