Extremism a ticking time bomb, warn experts


Stay out: The ‘no trespassing’ sign at the compound in Jalan Rabani, Kampung Sungai Tiram, where the suspect behind the Sungai Tiram police station attack lived. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Extremist groups may appear to be dormant, but they must never be underestimated. They can be ticking time bombs that may explode at any time, say experts.

While the Ulu Tiram police station attack could be a random case, the potential threat of violence from extremist or radical groups cannot be understated, they added.

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