PETALING JAYA: Additional security measures have been activated after the attempted shooting of a Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) commander, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
"The government views the shooting incident involving the AKPS commander (near the Thai border) seriously. I am grateful that he is safe," he said in a statement on Wednesday (Feb 25).
"This incident is being thoroughly investigated by the police.Security at all national entry points remains under control.
"Additional security measures have been activated immediately to ensure the safety of personnel and the public.
"The government will not compromise where threats to national security are concerned," he said, adding that firm action will be taken against the perpetrators.
Saifuddin Nasution urged the public not to speculate on the incident to give the authorities space to conduct their investigation.
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Earlier on Wednesday, the vehicle carrying Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS commander Senior Asst Comm Mohd Nasaruddin Mohd Nasir was shot at.
Kedah police chief Comm Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the commander escaped unharmed in the attack, which occurred at 5.40am about 1km from the border.
SAC Nasaruddin was on his way to perform Subuh prayers at Masjid Al Muhajirin when two men dressed in black and wearing full-face helmets approached his car on a motorcycle.
"One of the suspects fired two shots, hitting the right rear door and the front passenger door. Fortunately, the commander was not injured," Comm Adzli told a press conference in Bukit Kayu Hitam.
Bernama reports that SAC Nasaruddin gave chase but the suspects eluded him in an industrial area.
Comm Adzli said police did not rule out the involvement of criminal syndicates possibly retaliating after AKPS scored several successes against smuggling and other cross-border crimes.
