PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10,492 officers from the police and 3,000 personnel from the Immigration Department will be deployed for the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month, aimed at ensuring high-level security preparedness and smooth entry procedures at all national borders.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said preparations for the international event, which will see the attendance of world leaders, including United States President Donald Trump, are progressing well in the capital.
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"The preparations are in place. The Immigration Department has briefed me to ensure that all arrangements are thoroughly coordinated," he said at the ministry’s monthly assembly on Tuesday (Sept 30).
Saifuddin stated that six training modules have been implemented, and officers have undergone courses at the National Institute of Public Administration (Intan) to enhance their readiness.
"Everything has been finalised. To ensure smooth facilitation for the delegations and world leaders attending this major event, we have also identified and designated premier entry lanes and fast-track entry points.
"The next step is just to ensure everything we've planned on paper runs smoothly in practice," he said.
Saifuddin stressed that the dual focus remains on both security operations and seamless reception procedures for arriving guests.
Apart from Trump, the 47th Asean Summit is expected to gather leaders from China, India, Australia, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, and all Asean member states. - Bernama
