Police are investigating whether several recent incidents involving the security of important national institutions and MPs were random acts or part of a coordinated plan.
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said police and his ministry viewed the issue seriously and are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further incidents.
“It is crucial for the police investigation to determine (whether the attacks) are random acts or part of a coordinated plan and (if they are) carried out by individuals or groups,” he said.
He was speaking during a media conference at the launch of the new Film Censorship Guidelines in Putrajaya today.
On Friday (May 17), two police officers - Ahmad Azza Fahmi Azhar and Muhamad Syafiq Ahmad Said - were killed while another was injured after they were attacked by an intruder at the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor.
On the same day, two men aged 29 and 37, were arrested for allegedly trying to trespass into Istana Negara with a machete in their car.
Yesterday, police also confirmed receiving a report from Seputeh MP Teresa Kok about an envelope in her mailbox on Saturday (May 18) that contained two bullets and a warning note.
Saifuddin said he has been instructed to brief Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today on the police investigations into several of the incidents.
He asked all parties to give police space to conduct their investigations professionally and transparently based on their over 217 years of experience and expertise as the country’s security force.
“Police investigations will focus on identifying those involved… let them conduct their investigations professionally and with the necessary dedication.
“We view them (the incidents) seriously and our investigations are directed towards determining the plot, purpose, and motives of the groups or individuals, or if they were self-made decisions or planned… let us establish that,” he said.
Refrain from speculating
Saifuddin stressed that each police investigation has to be done without any speculation or assumption as it could affect the results.
He urged the public not to make any speculation or disseminate unfounded views regarding the incidents through social media.
“We monitor unfounded views because it is happening in certain media. (Actions) causing anger and division will only hinder the investigation process and bring unnecessary disruptions.
“The police and Home Ministry view elements of abuse in social media seriously and we will not hesitate to take action,” he said.
Saifuddin said the police would provide the latest developments in their investigations regarding several of these incidents to the public from time to time.
“If anyone stumbles upon any suspicious activities, they must immediately make a police report,” he added.
- Bernama
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