SINGAPORE: Security actions in Singapore, including those at gates, were stepped on Saturday ( May 18 ), a day after a prior- sun attack at a Johor police station that killed two police officers.
” In view of the heightened threat situation, and that the Malaysian police are looking for several other JI ( Jemaah Islamiyah )  , members, we had earlier today stepped up security measures, including at our checkpoints”, said Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs ( MHA ) in a statement on Saturday night.
Increased guards and improved traveler checks are among these measures. In response, checkpoint difficulties are anticipated, and MHA has advised travelers to account for the additional time needed for immigration certification.
Malaysia arrested seven persons following Friday’s attack , in the periphery of Johor Bahru. Additionally, regulators are looking for more than 20 suspected Jemaah Islamiyah individuals.
The Internal Security Department ( ISD ) and its Malaysian counterparts have been in touch with each other regarding the attack, according to MHA on Saturday.
” If someone you know shows symptoms of radicalisation, do call ISD at 1800- 2626- 473 for aid promptly”, said MHA.
First monitoring will enable ISD and its partners to assist the person in a timely manner and stop the individual from harming both himself and others.