Malaysia

Security forces beefed up to face potential Israeli threat: Hamzah

Measures taken to protect leaders of Palestinian liberation movement, says home minister

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 16 May 2021 11:10PM

Security forces beefed up to face potential Israeli threat: Hamzah
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin says there is no need to panic as authorities are prepared to defend national security after a viral video claimed Israel may respond militarily to Putrajaya’s support for Palestine. – The Vibes fie pic, May 16, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – The Home Ministry is taking seriously potential security threats by Israel against leaders of the Palestinian struggle worldwide, including in Malaysia.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said as such, police and other security agencies had beefed up all aspects of security to maintain public order and safety of Malaysians, including Palestinians living in the country.

He said that, at the same time, the ministry would take note of the existence of organisations which supported the aspirations of the Palestinian people’s struggle in the country.

“The ministry urges the public to remain calm as the country’s security situation is under control.

“The government of Malaysia again emphasises its stand to continue to support the aspirations and struggles of the Palestinian people,” he said in a statement today.

A video clip, which went viral on social media today, claimed that Malaysia was among the nations that would receive security threats from Israel. – Bernama, May 16, 2021

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