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It’s almost the end of 3rd February but nothing untoward has happened to KLM staff in KL.

However, back in Amsterdam, Netherlands, a KLM plane skidded off the runway!

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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/klm-plane-slides-off/1634524.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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A KLM Boeing 737-8K2 on taxiway Zulu in Amsterdam with one of the main landing gear wheels on the grass – via webcam

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KLM’s warning is valid up to Monday, 2 February 2015. If nothing untoward happens by the end of Monday, that’s good news!

Will another warning be issued?

And if it is, will the IGP’s response be the same?

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KLM warns staff of possible terror attack in Malaysia but Malaysian Police Chief dismisses it…

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When contacted, a KLM Security Services spokesperson said that the advisory was issued after information was verified with the Malaysian authorities.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines said “we do not warn for nothing”, following earlier media reports that the KLM Security Services division had issued an internal bulletin highlighting a threat by Islamic State (IS) militants in several locations and public areas in Malaysia.

However, the IGP says, “Ignore it.”

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malaysiandigest.com

(Updated) “We Do Not Warn For Nothing” – KLM On Terror Attack Warning

KUALA LUMPUR: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines said “we do not warn for nothing”, following earlier media reports that the KLM Security Services division had issued an internal bulletin highlighting a threat by Islamic State (IS) militants in several locations and public areas in Malaysia.

In response to the buletin, KLM spokesperson told Malaysian Digest: “For KLM, safety and security is always our primary concern. For safety reasons, we continuously and closely monitor all aspects of our operation worldwide.”

The spokesperson added that KLM is responsible 24/7 for the safety of all. However, they added:  “The risk info analysis is an internal document issued for only KLM staff and crew in Malaysia.”

In an earlier development, the Home Ministry when contacted by Malaysian Digest had denied the allegation that there is a threat by Islamic militants launching the said attacks here.

ts minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had said that police will continue to monitor public areas to ensure that it is completely safe – saying that they will be vigilant in monitoring.

Malaysian Digest had also placed a call to the Dutch Embassy’s Police and Immigration Attache Division and was directed to another source who also gave the same response, stating that the warning is not true.

http://www.malaysiandigest.com/frontpage/29-4-tile/539984-klm-to-issue-statement-on-alleged-terror-attack-warning.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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Malaysian Insider

Cops dismiss Dutch airlines advisory about likely Isis attacks

Police have dismissed a Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) advisory about possible terror attacks by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Isis) in Malaysia.

In the advisory, dated January 26, KLM crew and staff were advised to stay away from populated areas such as markets and locations frequented by foreigners.
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According to the risk information analysis by the KLM security services, the advisory was issued based on information received from “Malay authorities”.

“The Malay authorities received credible information about intentions of executing terror attacks by Islamic State militants.”

However, police are questioning exactly what “Malay authorities” KLM obtained their information from about the alleged intentions of Isis terror attacks.

“There has been no intelligence received about possible terror attacks, especially in the areas highlighted in the advisory,” a senior police officer said.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the officer told The Malaysian Insider that no police intelligence had been issued to KLM regarding possible Isis activities in Malaysia.

“What information from the Malay authorities has the advisory been based upon?” the officer said.

The officer said Malaysian authorities had been actively tackling the issue of Malaysians sympathising with or supporting Isis.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/cops-dismiss-dutch-airlines-advisory-about-possible-isis-attacks-in-malaysi#sthash.vtuO1ho3.uxfs

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Malay Mail Online

KLM warns staff of possible terror attack in Malaysia

Published: January 30, 2015 02:49 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) has issued a security advisory to its crew and staff members on possible attacks by the Islamic State (IS) jihadists in Malaysia.

In the advisory issued on January 26, which is valid up to February 2, KLM’s Security Services claimed it has received credible information from Malaysian enforcement authorities that the terrorist group intends to launch an attack in Malaysia.

“The IS militants allegedly joined the al-Qaeda organisation in the Malay archipelago. Strict security measures will be in place at several locations.

“Please adhere to the directions given by the authorities at all times,” read the advisory.

Checks with the airline revealed that the advisory was issued for internal use only, but the screenshot of the risk information analysis has already gone viral on microblogging network, Twitter.

In the advisory, issued under the airline’s risk info analysis section, airline employees travelling to Malaysia were advised to be vigilant and avoid using public transportation.

They were also recommended to stay away from populated areas, including markets.

“Avoid crowded touristic areas, especially Berjaya Square, and all areas where foreigners tend to congregate.

“Avoid the vicinity of Western embassies and government buildings,” added the advisory, which also urged airline staff to avoid commenting on the jihadist movement.

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/klm-warns-staff-of-possible-terror-attack-in-malaysia

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Malay Mail Online

‘Ignore’ KLM’s terror attack warning, says IGP

By Mayuri Mei Lin

Published: January 30, 2015 03:36 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar brushed off this afternoon the Royal Dutch Airlines’ (KLM) security advisory claiming of a possible terror attack by Islamic State (IS) militants in Malaysia.

“Just ignore it,” Khalid said in a text message to Malay Mail Online when asked to respond to the warning.

In the advisory issued on January 26, which is valid up to February 2, KLM’s Security Services claimed it had received credible information from Malaysian enforcement authorities that the terrorist group intends to launch an attack in Malaysia.

The advisory alleged that IS militants had joined al-Qaeda in the “Malay archipelago” and there will be tightened security at several locations.

Checks with the airline revealed that the advisory was issued for internal use only, but the screenshot of the risk information analysis has already gone viral on microblogging network, Twitter.

Khalid added that the Ministry of Home Affairs had already responded, but did not specify to whom.

The IGP did not respond when asked if the public should take any precautionary measures.

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/ignore-klms-terror-attack-warning-says-igp

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