Malaysian police to tighten security at borders after martial law declared in Mindanao


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 25 May 2017

Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police will tighten security at the nation's borders, especially in the waters near the Philippines, following the declaration of martial law by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in the Mindanao region.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar (pic) said, however, that the department will not increase the number of personnel required for the task.

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