Security in KL under control but public must be vigilant, say cops

The security situation in Kuala Lumpur is under control but city police have reminded the public to be extra cautious and to alert police on anything suspicious following to the threat of terrorist attacks in the capital city. KL police chief Datuk Tajuddin Md Isa, in a response to an advisory from the Australian government on possible terror attacks in Kuala Lumpur, said patrols in the city have been stepped up. "We have enhanced patrolling in areas frequented by the public with the help of the military under the National Blue Ocean Strategy," said Tajuddin. He added that the security teams at hotels, shopping centres and tourist attractions have been briefed on the terror alert. "Nonetheless, the public are advised to take extra precautions and alert the police of anything suspicious" – February 21, 2016. MORE TO COME]]>