IPOH – Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will be meeting his counterpart in Thailand to discuss border security issues soon.
He said among the matters to be given focus includes the issue of terrorism, following an incident in Tak Bai, southern Thailand recently where attackers opened fire and hurled grenades at a police station.
“We are investigating and seeking the necessary cooperation between Thailand and Malaysia to overcome the issue of terrorism, which would be detrimental to both countries.
“So I will be meeting the Thai home minister to discuss on the listing of terrorists in the two countries,” he said.
He was speaking to reporters at the PAS Aidilfitri open house, which was also attended by its president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, at Indera Mulia Stadium here today.
According to Hamzah, there are no travel restrictions between the two countries for citizens of Malaysia and Thailand, but border control is being tightened presently.
“The issue of security is most important and the people should be careful, especially Malaysians who are visiting Thailand,” he said.
The Home Ministry had earlier confirmed no Malaysians were involved in the bombing and shooting incident in Tak Bai on Wednesday night.
Earlier, the media, quoting the Bangkok Post, reported that three security forces personnel were injured after the marine police station in Tak Bai was attacked by individuals with firearms and grenades.
In the attack, which began at 9.35pm, about six attackers hurled grenades at the station and opened fire with automatic rifles. – Bernama, May 28, 2022
