SINGAPORE: The Singapore government on Friday (May 17) advised Singaporeans who are in or travelling to Malaysia to exercise vigilance after an attack took place at a police station in Ulu Tiram on the outskirts of Johor Bahru.
In a press statement released on Friday evening, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said: "Singaporeans in or travelling to Malaysia are advised to exercise vigilance and take all necessary precautions to ensure their personal safety.
"Singaporeans who travel to Malaysia should eRegister with MFA through our website so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency.
"We also encourage all Singaporeans travelling abroad to purchase comprehensive medical and travel insurance."
MFA said that Singapore strongly condemns the attack, which was carried out by a member of the Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist group in the early hours of Friday morning. The attack led to the deaths of two police officers and left another officer injured.
"We extend our sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families, and wish the injured officer a speedy recovery," MFA said.
MFA, the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and the Singapore Consulate-General in Johor Bahru are monitoring the situation, the ministry added.
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In a press statement released on Friday evening, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said: "Singaporeans in or travelling to Malaysia are advised to exercise vigilance and take all necessary precautions to ensure their personal safety.
"Singaporeans who travel to Malaysia should eRegister with MFA through our website so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency.
"We also encourage all Singaporeans travelling abroad to purchase comprehensive medical and travel insurance."
MFA said that Singapore strongly condemns the attack, which was carried out by a member of the Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist group in the early hours of Friday morning. The attack led to the deaths of two police officers and left another officer injured.
"We extend our sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families, and wish the injured officer a speedy recovery," MFA said.
MFA, the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and the Singapore Consulate-General in Johor Bahru are monitoring the situation, the ministry added.
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