Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia has deployed 10,000 policemen to ensure security for the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) which will take place from August 19 to 31.
Kuala Lumpur policechief Amar Singh affirmed that the police’s top priority will be guaranteeingsafety for athletes and audiences in the city where 22 out of 38 events intotal will be held.
Security drills andtraining have been organised for the police to prepare them for possible incidentsand security threats. Security forces will be tasked with patrolling the venuein order to ensure quick response if any incidents occur.
Six security drillsare scheduled ahead of the SEA Games; one of them will take place at the BukitJalil National Stadium.
Vietnam will send ateam of 681 members to SEA Games this year, including about 470 athletes. Theywill depart for Malaysia on August 16.-VNA
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