JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 8 -- Johor police are investigating a viral video showing an alleged bullying incident involving a group of children at Jalan Mewah, Kampung Melayu Majidee in the state capital yesterday.

Johor Bahru Selatan police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat said authorities detected the viral recording on social media, but no official police report has been received so far, Malay news outlet BH reported.

"Preliminary investigations are being carried out to verify the authenticity of the viral footage and to identify the individuals involved.

"Police are also working to locate witnesses at the scene," he was quoted as saying.

Raub urged the victim, guardians, or anyone with information about the incident to come forwar...