IPOH – The public, especially in Sabah, is advised not to worry and to go about their daily lives as normal, following allegations that the Sulu army will invade the state soon.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said based on the information received by police, the allegation is not true.
“The information we received regarding the alleged planned attack is untrue and manipulated. The Royal Malaysia Police will be ready for any eventuality, and the public is asked to continue to go about their daily lives as normal,” he said.
Mazlan said this after a special assembly session in conjunction with his working visit to the Perak contingent police headquarters today.
On December 10, Malaysian Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Affendi Buang was reported as saying there is no solid evidence of a plan from the Sulu army to carry out an invasion, and that it takes seriously any issue which would threaten national security.
Mazlan said thus far, police had been informed that the rally held by the Sulu army was related to local issues and not pertaining to a Sabah invasion.
“We received information that there were gatherings and discussions in the southern Philippines, but they were about the local economy and security. The discussions were not related to an attack in Sabah, and some parties were trying to manipulate the information,” he said. – Bernama, December 15, 2021
