A strong statement by Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi - that Malaysians should rally behind the government in efforts to foil terrorism, extremism and radicalism.
Irrespective of political ideologies, the war against terrorism is now a priority of many governments, and that we cannot just for catastrophe to happen.
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Zahid, who is also Home Minister said Malaysians should support the Government in order to stamp out elements of terrorism and radicalism that harm national peace and harmony.
“The war against terrorism demands Malaysians, irrespective of their ideologies, to rally behind the Government’s efforts in stamping out the threats,” he said in a statement on Monday.
He said that in light of the unprecedented terrorist attacks in countries such as Indonesia, Burkina Faso and Turkey, Malaysians, should put their “hands together in supporting the Government to stamp out any elements of terrorism and radicalism that could wreck national peace and harmony”.
Zahid said that Malaysians must trust and have confidence in the security forces in carrying out their duties.
He also urged each and every Malaysian to be alert to terrorist threats and added that the security forces should be allowed to execute their task “without askance and prejudice”.
“We should be grateful that we feel safe and secure walking in the streets of cities, anywhere else in the country, thanks to our the dedication and loyalty of our security forces."
He also asked the public to refrain from making any speculation that could not only cause confusion but also create misconception concerning the country’s affairs.
Also read: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today advised the people against engaging in speculation or disseminating information that can raise public anxiety over national security.
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Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said the police will use all laws available in the country to counter terrorism.
He said these include the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (Poca) and Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 (Pota) as well as the yet to be gazetted National Security Council (NSC) Bill 2015.
"Yes, of course, we use all laws available in the country to foil these activities. "We have enough laws at the moment – we have Sosma, Poca and Pota.
"The NSC has not been gazetted nor used yet, but it will help, I believe," he said at a press conference in Bukit Aman on Monday.
Khalid said that Bukit Aman would continue being on the highest-level security alert following several terrorist-related incidents in the last few months, with the latest attack occurring in Jakarta.
"We will be on highest security alert. This gives the public confidence that the situation is under control. The public can play a role by taking necessary measures and reporting suspicious and terror-linked activities to us," he advised.
Irrespective of political ideologies, the war against terrorism is now a priority of many governments, and that we cannot just for catastrophe to happen.
“The war against terrorism demands Malaysians, irrespective of their ideologies, to rally behind the Government’s efforts in stamping out the threats,” he said in a statement on Monday.
He said that in light of the unprecedented terrorist attacks in countries such as Indonesia, Burkina Faso and Turkey, Malaysians, should put their “hands together in supporting the Government to stamp out any elements of terrorism and radicalism that could wreck national peace and harmony”.
"This is our new war. A war against terrorism that demands the rakyat to rally behind us, not for politics, but for national interest and sovereignty."He also assured the public that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had vowed to fight terrorism 'tooth and nail' while also adding that Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein had promised the full cooperation of the armed forces.
Zahid said that Malaysians must trust and have confidence in the security forces in carrying out their duties.
He also urged each and every Malaysian to be alert to terrorist threats and added that the security forces should be allowed to execute their task “without askance and prejudice”.
“We should be grateful that we feel safe and secure walking in the streets of cities, anywhere else in the country, thanks to our the dedication and loyalty of our security forces."
He also asked the public to refrain from making any speculation that could not only cause confusion but also create misconception concerning the country’s affairs.
Also read: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today advised the people against engaging in speculation or disseminating information that can raise public anxiety over national security.
He said these include the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (Poca) and Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 (Pota) as well as the yet to be gazetted National Security Council (NSC) Bill 2015.
"Yes, of course, we use all laws available in the country to foil these activities. "We have enough laws at the moment – we have Sosma, Poca and Pota.
"The NSC has not been gazetted nor used yet, but it will help, I believe," he said at a press conference in Bukit Aman on Monday.
Khalid said that Bukit Aman would continue being on the highest-level security alert following several terrorist-related incidents in the last few months, with the latest attack occurring in Jakarta.
"We will be on highest security alert. This gives the public confidence that the situation is under control. The public can play a role by taking necessary measures and reporting suspicious and terror-linked activities to us," he advised.