KUALA LUMPUR: Security for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be increased following his remarks that he had received numerous threats due to his outspoken advocacy for Palestine, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
The Inspector-General of Police said the police would not compromise on this matter.
“The security of the Prime Minister is our top priority,” he told Bernama.
However, Razarudin said most of the threats may be related to economic issues or other sectors such as the country’s exports.
He said this in response to Anwar’s disclosure that he had received multiple threats from Western countries following Malaysia’s firm stand, support and commitment to defending the rights of the Palestinian people as well as criticism levelled against the Israeli government.
Anwar revealed this in his speech at the “Malaysia Stands with Palestine Rally” at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil here on Tuesday night.
More than 16,000 Malaysians of various backgrounds, races and religions flocked to the indoor stadium in a show of solidarity for the Palestinian people.
