Ku Nan And Commissioner Tajuddin Issue Contradicting Reports About Terror Threats In KL
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By Sadho Ram — 17 Jan 2016, 03:28 PM
Earlier today, 17 January, NST reported that Bangsar, Solaris and Bukit Bintang are among the locations targeted by terror groups to spread fear in Malaysia. It quoted Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor as saying that the authorities were aware of the threats and are on standby for any possibilities.
"The threats are there and we are very well aware of this, so we are on standby for any possible event. Among the places that they are targeting include the Kuala Lumpur city centre, Bukit Bintang, Publika, Solaris, Hartamas, Bangsar and The Curve. We will also consider engaging the help of the Defence Ministry to secure popular tourist and leisure hotspots if the need arises," Tengku Adnan said.
According to the Federal Territories Minister, the motive of these groups was to destabilise popular tourist countries and create fear, similar to the recent attack in Jakarta, NST further reported
However, amidst the claims of terror attacks made by the Federal Territories Minister, City Police Cheif Commissioner Tajuddin Isa has come forward, advising the public to go about their daily activities
City police chief Comm Datuk Tajudin Md Isa assured that it was safe for citizens and tourists to enter the city.
thestar.com.myOn the statement by Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor stating that popular tourist spots in KL were among the locations under threat of terror attacks, the Commissioner said:
"We are not sure where Datuk Seri Adnan got his information from but as far as we're concerned, the security at all public places have been intensified and we are doing all we can to monitor suspicious activities and maintaining public order."
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That said, City police have beefed up their presence at places of interest and entertainment outlets in the capital, with Tajuddin saying: "We are not leaving anything to chance"
“We have deployed enough personnel, including from the City police headquarters, to be on patrol. Our K-9 unit has been directed to conduct patrols at entertainment outlets and shopping malls in Bukit Bintang and the surrounding area.”
Comm Tajuddin said plainclothes policemen were also directed to be vigilant and to be out and about on patrols.
“He said the tourist police unit would also be on duty at places of interest to keep a watchful eye on everyone. Besides this, I have also directed our police patrols to monitor and conduct more frequent patrols at the various embassies in the city."
Police conducting a roadblock at Bukit Bintang following the recent terror attack in Jakarta.
Image via The Star Online