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#ParisAttacks. More than 120 dead in 7 attacks.
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ZAHID IS SUPER CONFIDENT
Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, “We can guarantee the safety of Malaysians but we also hope that the public supports and cooperates with the police in their preparations.”
Cops will prevent Paris attacks here, says Zahid
Malaysian authorities will go all out to prevent attacks which took place in Paris on Friday from happening in Malaysia, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said the police have multiplied their numbers to ensure that the violence which killed more than 120 people in France does not spread here, especially ahead of the Asean summit next month.
He said the authorities have not received any information on possible attacks ahead of the summit but urged members of the public to come forward with any information on militant threats.
“What happened in Paris can happen anywhere else if our readiness is not at optimum levels.
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Malay Mail Online
Malaysia ready to prevent terror attacks on home soil, Zahid says ahead of Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Malaysian authorities are on high alert and will ensure that the series of terror attacks which took place in Paris, France, will not take place here, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has said ahead of next week’s Asean summit.
The deputy prime minister also said there are sufficient laws here to deal with those suspected of being involved in terrorist activities, such as the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012, the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) and the Penal Code.
“The counter-terrorism unit of the police force is being extra careful. We are ready to prevent this (Paris attacks) from happening here,” he told a news conference here.
“The police are not just ready, we are redoubling our efforts (as) next week Malaysia is the host for the Asean summit,” Ahmad Zahid added.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also home minister, said the terror attacks at several locations in Paris could take place in other countries if security measures were not at an “optimum level.”
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Star
Sunday November 15, 2015 MYT 12:19:29 PM
Ahmad Zahid: Police to beef up security for Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR: Police will beef up security for the 27th Asean Summit, which starts on Wednesday, following the attacks in Paris.
“We are not only in a state of preparedness but are increasing our strength in terms of manpower, especially for next week when Malaysia hosts the Asean Summit,” said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
The Asean Summit, which will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from Nov 18-22, will also see the attendance of leaders from the regional body’s dialogue partner countries including United States President Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Speaking at a media conference after attending the People’s Progressive Party’s event to rebrand the party name to myPPP, Dr Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister, said the number of security personnel is being increased to ensure safety.
He assured Malaysians that authorities were closely monitoring intelligence channels to ensure that the country remained safe.
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