Khalid (centre) witnessing the handing over of duties between Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director (JSJN) Datuk Seri Mokhtar Mohd Shariff (left) and JSJN Intelligence/Operation deputy director Datuk Kang Chez Chiang at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur. Kang is representing the new JSJN director Datuk Seri Mohmad Salleh as he is still overseas. — Bernama photo
KUALA LUMPUR: The police are ready to deal with any possible terrorist threat during the SEA Games, which officially open on Saturday, and the National Day celebrations on Aug 31, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.
He said there were enough police personnel for duty at the two events and it was needless for the people and foreign tourists to worry about their security.
Khalid spoke to reporters after presenting the national sovereignty medals to 158 police officers and personnel who were involved in the ‘Op Daulat’ operation in Sabah, at Bukit Aman here yesterday.
He said the police would enforce tight control at all the entrances of the Bukit Jalil Stadium during the SEA Games opening ceremony on Saturday, and advised the people to go there early to avoid congestion and not to bring any prohibited items into the stadium.
For this 29th edition of the SEA Games, up to 12,000 police personnel from various units, including 69 Commando and Special Action Force, are to be deployed at all competition venues and hotels accommodating the athletes from all the countries.
On Tuesday, Perak police said they had information on a possible Daesh militant threat during the National Day celebration in the state on Aug 31.
Perak police chief Datuk Hasnan Hassan said they gleaned the information from investigations and observation. —Bernama