SINGAPORE: Security measures in Singapore, including those at checkpoints, were stepped on Saturday (May 18), a day after a pre-dawn attack at a Johor police station that killed two police officers.
"In view of the heightened threat situation, and that the Malaysian police are looking for several other JI (Jemaah Islamiyah) members, we had earlier today stepped up security measures, including at our checkpoints," said Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement on Saturday night.
These measures include increased patrols and enhanced checks on travellers. As a result, delays are expected at checkpoints and MHA has advised travellers to take into account the extra time needed for immigration clearance.
Malaysia arrested seven people following Friday's attack in the outskirts of Johor Bahru. Authorities are also tracking down more than 20 people believed to be members of the terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah.
On Friday, the Foreign Affairs Ministry advised Singaporeans who are in or travelling to Malaysia to exercise vigilance and to take all necessary precautions regarding their personal safety.
MHA also said on Saturday that the Internal Security Department (ISD) has been in touch with its Malaysian counterparts on the attack.
"If someone you know shows signs of radicalisation, do contact ISD at 1800-2626-473 for assistance promptly," said MHA.
"Early reporting will allow ISD and its partners to help the individual in a timely manner and prevent the person from harming himself/herself and others."
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"In view of the heightened threat situation, and that the Malaysian police are looking for several other JI (Jemaah Islamiyah) members, we had earlier today stepped up security measures, including at our checkpoints," said Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement on Saturday night.
These measures include increased patrols and enhanced checks on travellers. As a result, delays are expected at checkpoints and MHA has advised travellers to take into account the extra time needed for immigration clearance.
Malaysia arrested seven people following Friday's attack in the outskirts of Johor Bahru. Authorities are also tracking down more than 20 people believed to be members of the terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah.
On Friday, the Foreign Affairs Ministry advised Singaporeans who are in or travelling to Malaysia to exercise vigilance and to take all necessary precautions regarding their personal safety.
MHA also said on Saturday that the Internal Security Department (ISD) has been in touch with its Malaysian counterparts on the attack.
"If someone you know shows signs of radicalisation, do contact ISD at 1800-2626-473 for assistance promptly," said MHA.
"Early reporting will allow ISD and its partners to help the individual in a timely manner and prevent the person from harming himself/herself and others."
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