Terrorists may be planning attacks in Kuala Lumpur: Australia

“Terrorists may be planning attacks in and around Kuala Lumpur”.

“We have not received any intelligence to indicate a terror threat”.

An Indian-origin Sikh has been appointed the Police Commissioner of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, the highest police rank achieved by a Sikh in the Muslim-majority country.

“Terrorists may be planning attacks in and around Kuala Lumpur”.

“Australians should avoid all travel to the coastal resorts of eastern Sabah, including the islands, dive sites and associated tourist facilities owing to the continuing high threat of kidnapping”, the advice warning said.

Malaysia’s foreign ministry said there is nothing to worry about, Bloomberg reported.

Malaysian PM Najib Razak in Kuala Lumpur in January.

Since 2013, Malaysia has arrested more than 150 people with suspected links to the Islamic State group.

“We are on constant vigilance and security has been increased over the past few months”.

Khalid said that the Australian government should have consulted their Malaysian counterparts and shared any information they may have before issuing such a travel alert.

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade had warned in a statement Sunday that potential violence “could be indiscriminate and may target Western interests or locations frequented by Westerners”.

Thailand’s military-run government has also assured visitors that its security agencies have the situation under control. Elsewhere, travellers are told to stay on high alert and be vigilant. “People should not panic”, he said.

Police were also closely co-ordinating with security teams in hotels and shopping malls, Tajuddin said.