Malaysia tightens Thailand border security after wave of southern attacks
SECURITY forces in Malaysia have tightened security along its border with Thailand as they urged locals to reconsider travel to the country’s southern provinces following a wave of attacks that has heightened security concerns in the region. Inspecto...
Malaysia has increased border security with Thailand following a series of bombings, arson attacks and other incidents in the southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. Police Inspector-General Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail announced the precautionary measures in response to the heightened security concerns. He advised Malaysians to limit or postpone travel to southern Thailand, stating that the situation there is critical and he hopes for a peaceful resolution.
The Southeast Brigade commander, Ahmad Radzi Hussain, said the General Operations Force was preparing additional assets and remains on alert for potential security threats. The latest attacks occurred on August 22, involving bomb blasts, arson and attacks on public facilities in the three provinces. Reports stated that 51 incidents, including improvised explosive device (IED) attacks, were recorded.
Residents in border areas of Kelantan, such as Pasir Mas and Rantau Panjang, reported loud explosions, causing their homes to shake. No Malaysian border crossings have been closed, according to Ismail.
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