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Security heightened for ASEAN Summit amid unconfirmed terrorist threats

Xinhua, November 19, 2015 Adjust font size:

Malaysian Police Chief Khalid Abu Bakar said Thursday that Malaysia has intensified its security arrangements for the upcoming ASEAN Summit, with reports of imminent terrorist threats in the country yet to be confirmed.

Khalid said in a statement that following recent terrorist attacks in France, Egypt, Lebanon and the Philippines, police has beefed up security in Malaysia ahead of the ASEAN and related summits in Kuala Lumpur.

Security checks at all entry and exit points to Malaysia have been stepped up, he said, adding that military personnel will also work with the police to ensure maximum security during the meetings.

A local media outlet has reported that an internal police circular disclosed presence of suicide bombers in Sabah and Kuala Lumpur.

In this regard, Khalid said the information has yet to be confirmed.

"However, security forces are taking all possible precautions and there is no room for complacency. There is no greater priority than the safety of the Malaysian people and all our guests," he added.

ASEAN heads of state and government, as well as world leaders and dignitaries, will come to Malaysia to attend the 27th ASEAN Summit, Related Summits and strategic meetings in the coming days. Enditem