JOHOR BARU: The government does not intend to expand investigations into the Ulu Tiram police station attack to include international militant networks.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail reassured that there will be ongoing surveillance on former organised or militant group members who were previously detained and released.
"The attack on the Ulu Tiram police station was carried out by a lone suspect.
"Don't go beyond that point – there were militant threats including from Jemaah Islamiyah," he said today.
"Police are committed to their rehabilitation process to prevent threats to the people.
"I want to assure the public that the police have the experience to handle any incidents or targeted attacks based on comprehensive database profiles and attack patterns.
"The police database has been maintained for 217 years. It is sufficient for us to manage such incidents," he told a press conference at the Johor police contingent headquarters.
Saifuddin said those previously involved in militant activities were detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) and were continuously monitored even after their release.
"We have approaches in place to keep track of them. So, please stop making speculations and exaggerations," he said.
He added that the police's proactive measures and extensive experience in managing former militants was proof that public safety was their main priority.
"Please trust the police's capabilities and do not engage in unwarranted speculation regarding militant threats," he said.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain and Johor police chief Commissioner M. Kumar also attended the press conference.
Meanwhile, Kumar said it was police protocol to keep police stations' main gates open 24-hours.
However, given the recent incident, directions were given for the gates to be closed after 10pm.
He also said that security measures were tightened as a precautionary measure.