KUALA LUMPUR: Police have tightened security in several key areas to ensure the smooth running of the four-day 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (AFMGM) and related meetings at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), which began yesterday.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said 22 senior police officers and 313 personnel of various ranks have been deployed to designated locations. He said the deployment involves escort teams, security personnel, and traffic officers at key locations.
“We have also assigned mobile police units in the designated areas, in addition to ensuring that all officers and personnel involved are fully equipped and prepared to provide assistance and cooperation.
“We are also cooperating with Selangor police to handle foreign delegates’ arrivals and departures at KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and the Subang International Airport,” he told Bernama yesterday.
Rusdi said police have also carried out several special operations, conducted inspections and security screenings – particularly at meeting venues – and continuously updated relevant information to ensure the security and smooth running of the AFMGM.
“On March 19, I presided over a security coordination meeting and received briefings from the Finance Ministry, the secretariat at Bukit Aman, relevant officers, and accommodation and meeting venue operators.
“We are committed to working with everyone to ensure not only a secure environment but also to provide a pleasant and memorable experience for participants and international delegates visiting Malaysia for this meeting,” he said.
