Heavy police presence and roadblocks around the country have created a buzz on social media since yesterday, sparking speculations that the law enforcement body is tightening security in anticipation of racial tension as political parties are still scrambling to garner support to form a government.
However, police in a statement today, said it was part of its effort to prevent crimes by increasing their presence at strategic locations across the country.
"Beginning yesterday, police will be erecting roadblocks at strategic locations in every district nationwide around the clock. This will continue until further notice.
"This is part of police efforts to prevent crimes by increasing our presence to ensure peace and order.
"To ensure smooth traffic flow, police will erect roadblocks during rush hour. The public is urged to give their cooperation to police by obeying instructions when passing roadblocks," Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said.
He also assured the public that they have nothing to worry about and people can carry out their daily activities as usual as the police would ensure that security is under control.
The top cop's statement, however, did not mention any link of the heightened security to the recently concluded general election.
Since yesterday, many netizens started sharing information about roadblocks in the country, with some of them speculating that the police could be on standby for potential unrest.
"I had to go through a roadblock early in the morning today. This is unusual, maybe something is happening.
"Not only at Chendering, there was also another roadblock at the Sultan Mahmud Bridge," Facebook user Liyana Tahar, who is believed to be in Terengganu, posted on Facebook this morning.
"There are going to be many roadblocks at every district nationwide starting tonight.
"Don't know untill when this will continue. This is related to the current situation," posted Facebook user Amir Shahmi Md Ali.
His post was attached with a copy of a police statement issued two days ago where the security agency warned the public against playing up racial and religious sentiment - and making statements insulting the royal institution.
The Nov 21 statement was issued after a number of posts warning about a possible repeat of the deadly May 13, 1969 race riots started going viral on TikTok. - Mkini
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