ASEAN Summit: Police Prepared For Any Threats Of Extremism - IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is focusing on any possible threats of extremism and terrorism that may try to take advantage of the 47th ASEAN Summit to be held from Oct 26 to 28.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said that apart from that, cyber security threats and the potential of uncontrolled protests as well as traffic management around the main conference location were also identified as among the main challenges during the conference.
“To face the challenges, proactive measures have been taken including early intelligence, continuous monitoring, and the deployment of special action teams at strategic locations.
“A total of 10,170 PDRM officers and personnel have been mobilised to carry out security assignments throughout the prestigious event,” he told Bernama when contacted here today regarding PDRM’s preparedness in facing the conference attended by many world leaders.
Mohd Khalid said the assignment also involved the use of various land and air assets including surveillance drones, high-tech closed-circuit cameras (CCTV) and integrated tactical communication systems.
At the same time, he said PDRM is also using a data analytics approach to improve operational efficiency on the ground.
He said that apart from the main conference location and the official hotels of delegations, security control throughout the summit also covers all the country’s main entry points including airports, ports and land borders.
“Strategic areas around the Klang Valley such as Putrajaya are also under close monitoring and all PDRM contingents have been instructed to step up the level of preparedness,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the police would take strict action against anyone who tried to organise a gathering in the capital city that disrupted public order, traffic and the 47th ASEAN Summit.
He said the police had received initial information that there were plans to hold several gatherings in the capital city and gave assurances that PDRM would handle the matter well.
"My message to the community out there is not to disturb the event (ASEAN Conference), the route to the event and most importantly, do not disturb the civilian security.
"If there is a violation of this matter, it will be considered a crime," he said in a press conference here today.
Fadil also appealed to the community to cooperate with the authorities throughout the conference because the conference would be the focus of the world who wanted to see Malaysia's performance in managing ASEAN.
The 47th ASEAN Summit themed "Inclusivity and Sustainability" is scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 26 to 28 with the participation of the top leaders of the 10 ASEAN member states as well as key dialogue partners including the United States, China, Japan and India.
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