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Malaysia tightens security for ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The police has taken appropriate measures to ensure high preparedness ahead of this meeting, and the main focus is on the security of VIPs, traffic control and handling emergencies, he said, adding the team will use sophisticated technologies such as facial recognition systems and explosives detection to ensure the event runs smoothly.

A view of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held as part of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia on May 25. (Photo: VNA)
A view of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held as part of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia on May 25. (Photo: VNA)

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have deployed 5,121 personnel to ensure the smooth and safe organisation of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings to be held in Kuala Lumpur from July 8 to 11.

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA) Director Azmi Abu Kassim said the PDRM had drawn up a detailed security plan and would be carrying out continuous monitoring to ensure the meeting ran smoothly and in an orderly manner.

The police has taken appropriate measures to ensure high preparedness ahead of this meeting, and the main focus is on the security of VIPs, traffic control and handling emergencies, he said, adding the team will use sophisticated technologies such as facial recognition systems and explosives detection to ensure the event runs smoothly.

Azmi said the police will combine the forces of various departments and units, including the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK), Management Department, Federal Reserve Force, Special Operations Unit (UTK), 69 Commando and Special Branch.

He stated that, apart from the main meeting location, security controls were also extended to other important areas, including Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Subang Airport. Besides, security control will also be implemented at the delegates' accommodation locations and certain zones around the delegation arrival area.

A series of security training and simulations were conducted to strengthen internal and inter-government coordination, he added.

Malaysia is serving as the Chair of ASEAN in 2025. This marks the country's fifth time chairing ASEAN, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015./.

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