MELAKA, Nov 17 — The National Security Council (NSC) is constantly monitoring terrorist threats received from various platforms, including social media, said its director-general Datuk Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin.
These threats were due to Malaysia’s unwavering support, particularly expressed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, for the Palestinian people who the Israeli regime’s violence has victimised.
“We remain vigilant and are prepared to respond to all possibilities.
“The NSC has recently issued updated instructions on standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to terrorism, providing authorities with a comprehensive guide on how to deal with such threats,” he told the press after concluding the four-day comprehensive security exercise 2023 (Ex Comsec) today.
Raja Nushirwa said the government treats national security matters seriously, irrespective of the context of the threats, including false threats.
The NSC is always rationalising the SOPs and preparedness level of all security forces in the country through comprehensive security practises.
He added that terrorism must be looked at comprehensively, including the possibility of an individual’s involvement in a terrorist movement.
Last month, the media reported the management of a shopping centre and a hotel in Johor had received a telephone bomb threat, which turned out to be false.
The fake bomb threat was believed to be from a foreign man.
— Bernama
