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Malaysian police arrest three over alleged terrorist threat

Xinhua, September 25, 2015 Adjust font size:

Malaysian police arrested three suspects following travel warnings by western governments over possible terrorist attack in the country, local media reported Friday.

Deputy national police chief Noor Rashid Ibrahim said the three arrested comprised a local man as well as an Indonesian and a Syrian national, according to report by the state news agency Bernama.

The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and the Australian government advised their citizens to avoid Alor Street, a famous tourist attraction in downtown Kuala Lumpur, and the immediate surrounding areas on Thursday. "Based on credible threat information regarding a potential terrorist act, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur advises U.S. citizens to avoid Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Alor (Alor Street) and the immediate surrounding areas, on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015,"the U.S. Embassy said on its website.

For all other locations, the U.S. Embassy reminds its citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security.

The Australian government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said there was "an ongoing threat of terrorism" in Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur and other major cities.

In 2015, Malaysian authorities have made a number of arrests of persons allegedly involved in planning attacks, including against entertainment venues in Kuala Lumpur, it added.

Despite the warnings, police said security in the capital was under control. Noor Rashid said police had contacted the embassies of the United States and Australia on the security level at that particular location relating to the possibility of terrorist attacks taking place.

Malaysia has strengthened security following the emergence of Islamic State, arresting suspects who have links to the group. Endi