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Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
KPT Monitoring IPTs For Militant-related Activities
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) is actively monitoring any activities related to militant movements based on the extremist ideology of the Islamic State (IS) among students at higher learning institutions (IPT). Its minister, Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir, said this monitoring follows the recent arrest of several individuals, including 36 Bangladeshis, suspected of being involved in the militant movement based on the ideology under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA). "We are continuously monitoring this situation in collaboration with the security forces, particularly the police, to prevent the spread of such ideologies, whether originating from within the country or abroad.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Zambry: Ministry monitoring IPTs for militant-related activities
KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry (KPT) is actively monitoring any activities related to militant movements based on the extremist ideology of the Islamic State (IS) among students at higher institutions of learning (IPT). Its minister, Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir, said this monitoring follows the recent arrest of several individuals, including 36 Bangladeshis, suspected of being involved in the militant movement based on the ideology under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA). "We are continuously monitoring this situation in collaboration with the security forces, particularly the police, to prevent the spread of such ideologies, whether originating from within the country or abroad. "The cooperation between KPT and the security forces has always been at a strong and effective level," he said when met by reporters after opening the Setiawangsa Umno delegates meeting here today (July 13). On June 30, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said some of those arrested had been sent back to their countries of origin. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had confirmed that no Malaysians were recruited into the militant network.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
KPT monitors IPTs for militant activities linked to IS ideology
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) is intensifying surveillance on militant-related activities tied to the Islamic State (IS) ideology among students at higher learning institutions (IPT). Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir confirmed the move following recent arrests, including 36 Bangladeshis, under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA). Zambry emphasized close coordination with security forces, particularly the police, to curb the spread of extremist ideologies. 'Our collaboration remains strong to address threats, whether domestic or foreign,' he said after opening the Setiawangsa UMNO delegates meeting. On June 30, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail disclosed that some detainees had been repatriated. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail later clarified that no Malaysians were recruited into the militant network. Investigations by the Special Branch confirmed the group's activities involved only Bangladeshis. - Bernama
The Sun
30-05-2025
- The Sun
Police detain 13 suspects involved in communications cable theft under SOSMA
SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested 13 individuals under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA), in connection with their involvement in communication cable theft, believed to be with intent to sabotage major communication systems in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that all suspects, arrested through Op Lusuh Mulia, committed these crimes along critical routes supporting government data infrastructure and the security sector. 'Disruptions to these facilities have the significant potential to affect the maintenance of telecommunication services and related communication infrastructure, thereby threatening public order. 'Therefore, all suspects will be further detained for a period not exceeding 28 days under the provisions of Section 4(5) of SOSMA to assist the ongoing investigation,' he said in a statement today. He added that the police are committed to combating crimes that can threaten national security and public well-being, while also calling for public cooperation to help curb criminal activities. The case is being investigated under Section 124 of the Penal Code. Previously, Hussein was reported to have said that five police personnel, including two Sergeants and three Corporals, were mastermminds behind cable theft activities around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor for the past year. He stated that the police personnel, who were stationed at District Police Headquarters (IPD) and police stations around the two states, were among 16 suspects, including a woman, aged between 23 and 53, arrested for involvement in the syndicate known as 'Sindiket Mulia' (Mulia Syndicate), named after its leader.
The Sun
30-05-2025
- The Sun
13 held under SOSMA over cable theft case
SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested 13 individuals under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA), in connection with their involvement in communication cable theft, believed to be with intent to sabotage major communication systems in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that all suspects, arrested through Op Lusuh Mulia, committed these crimes along critical routes supporting government data infrastructure and the security sector. 'Disruptions to these facilities have the significant potential to affect the maintenance of telecommunication services and related communication infrastructure, thereby threatening public order. 'Therefore, all suspects will be further detained for a period not exceeding 28 days under the provisions of Section 4(5) of SOSMA to assist the ongoing investigation,' he said in a statement today. He added that the police are committed to combating crimes that can threaten national security and public well-being, while also calling for public cooperation to help curb criminal activities. The case is being investigated under Section 124 of the Penal Code. Previously, Hussein was reported to have said that five police personnel, including two Sergeants and three Corporals, were mastermminds behind cable theft activities around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor for the past year. He stated that the police personnel, who were stationed at District Police Headquarters (IPD) and police stations around the two states, were among 16 suspects, including a woman, aged between 23 and 53, arrested for involvement in the syndicate known as 'Sindiket Mulia' (Mulia Syndicate), named after its leader.
