Ku Nan And Commissioner Tajuddin Issue Contradicting Reports About Terror Threats In KL

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Earlier today, 17 January, NST reported that Bangsar, Solaris and Bukit Bintang are among the locations targeted by terror groups to spread fear in Malaysia. It quoted Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor as saying that the authorities were aware of the threats and are on standby for any possibilities.

According to the Federal Territories Minister, the motive of these groups was to destabilise popular tourist countries and create fear, similar to the recent attack in Jakarta, NST further reported

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However, amidst the claims of terror attacks made by the Federal Territories Minister, City Police Cheif Commissioner Tajuddin Isa has come forward, advising the public to go about their daily activities

On the statement by Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor stating that popular tourist spots in KL were among the locations under threat of terror attacks, the Commissioner said:

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That said, City police have beefed up their presence at places of interest and entertainment outlets in the capital, with Tajuddin saying: "We are not leaving anything to chance"

Police conducting a roadblock at Bukit Bintang following the recent terror attack in Jakarta.

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Meanwhile, a man suspected of having links to the Islamic State was detained by Malaysian police at the LRT station in Jelatik

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