JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Special Branch is keeping a close watch on groups known for extremist ideologies in case they pose a threat to Malaysia, Johor police chief M. Kumar said...
Johor police chief M. Kumar with several rank-and-file police personnel after the monthly assembly at the state police contingent headquarters in Johor Baru May 27, 2024. — Picture by Ben TanJOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Special Branch is keeping a close watch on groups known for extremist ideologies in case they pose a threat to Malaysia, Johor police chief M. Kumar said today amid rising security concerns.
“However, the activities of religious extremist and radical groups are always on the radar of the Johor police’s Special Branch, where information from family, immediate friends and neighbours can be vital in early prevention. In the 2.30am incident, a 21-year-old man armed with a machete and riding a motorcycle, entered the police station and attacked the policemen.The suspect was initially linked to the Jemaah Islamiyah , a known terror organisation that was identified as being behind the 2002 Bali bombings.
He said that statistics revealed that Johor has the third highest seizure among police contingents, involving 1.72 tonnes of illicit drugs worth RM13.37 million.
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