PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — Police are investigating whether recent incidents involving the security of important national institutions and MPs were random or coordinated.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said police and the Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) view the issue seriously and are monitoring the situation to prevent further incidents.
“It is crucial for police investigations 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 told a media conference at the launch of the new Film Censorship Guidelines here today.
On May 17, two policemen were killed while another was injured after an intruder attacked 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 in a Perodua Kembara.
Yesterday, police confirmed receiving a report from Seputeh MP Teresa Kok about an envelope in her mailbox on May 18 that contained two bullets and a warning note.
Saifuddin Nasution said he was instructed to brief Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today on police investigations into several of these incidents.
“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.
He urged the public not to make any speculation or disseminate unfounded views regarding the incidents on social media.
“We monitor unfounded views on certain media (platforms). Causing anger and division will only hinder the investigation process and bring unnecessary disruptions.
“The police and KDN take a serious view of elements of abuse on social media in such matters and we will not hesitate to take action,” he said.
Saifuddin Nasution said police will make public updates on their investigations into several of these incidents from time to time.
“If anyone stumbles upon any suspicious activity, they must immediately make a police report,” he said.
— Bernama
