KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The government will take stern action against extremists and perpetrators of recent violent incidents in the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
He said there have been attempts to disrupt Malaysia’s peace and its thriving economy.
“In recent weeks, our nation has been shocked by several violent incidents that have claimed the lives of security personnel and actions by extremist groups and instigators.
“I assure you, after my meeting with security forces, that we will take firm action against these groups, and God willing, the situation will become calmer and more controlled,” he said in a live address to the nation tonight.
On May 17, two cops on duty at the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor Bahru were killed after being attacked by a masked man.
Another policeman was injured after being shot.
Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the suspect, who was killed in the attack, is believed to have acted alone and has no connection to any militant group.
In a separate incident in Kuala Lumpur on the same day, two local men were arrested by policemen after attempting to trespass into Istana Negara. A machete was later found in the suspects’ vehicle.
Separately, on May 18, police confirmed receiving a report from Seputeh MP Teresa Kok about a threat letter sent to her house, containing two bullets.
And on May 19, a 35-year-old local man was arrested after being suspected of trespassing on the Dato’ Keramat police station in Penang and attempting to seize a policeman’s firearm.
— Bernama
