MHA Statement on Enhanced Security Measures

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Home Team Departments have been monitoring global and regional security developments closely, including the attack yesterday against a police station in Johor, allegedly by a member of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI).

The Internal Security Department (ISD) has been in touch with its Malaysian counterparts on the attack.

In view of the heightened threat situation, and that the Malaysian police are looking for several other JI members, we had earlier today stepped up security measures, including at our checkpoints. These measures include increased patrols and enhanced checks on travellers and conveyances. Travellers should expect delays at the checkpoints due to enhanced checks, and factor in additional time needed for immigration clearance.

Whether in Singapore or travelling overseas, members of the public should stay vigilant and report any suspicious persons or activities to the police immediately. If you find yourself caught in an attack, remember to Run, Hide and Tell the police as soon as possible. Please refer to the SGSecure website at

https://www.sgsecure.gov.sg

for more information.

If someone you know shows signs of radicalisation, do contact ISD at 1800-2626-473 for assistance promptly.  Early reporting will allow ISD and its partners to help the individual in a timely manner and prevent the person from harming himself/herself and others.