PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry has been instructed to step up security measures after a woman attempted to hug the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, on the grandstand during the state-level National Day parade on Sunday. (Aug 31)
Communications Minister and unity government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the matter was raised during the weekly post-Cabinet meeting on Wednesday ( Sept 3).
“The Home Ministry has been asked to go through all the safety aspects, especially those regarding state Rulers. This is to avoid any unwanted incidents from taking place,” Fahmi said during the press conference.
In the 8.20am incident, the 41-year-old local woman rushed towards the Sultan on stage and attempted to hug him while the state anthem was being played.
She was stopped by security personnel before being led away.
Perak police chief Comm Datuk Noor Hisam Noordin had said the woman is found to have previous drug-related cases and is also under psychiatric supervision.
Following the incident, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said security for all state royalty and leaders will be enhanced.
This will involve bodyguard training and incorporating elements from the Unit Tindak Khas and commandos, so that protocols are streamlined with officers attached to the istanas and state governments, Khalid said.
