Malaysia Police Note Terrorist Threats Against ASEAN Summit
- 9 years ago
Malaysian authorities say already tight security has been increased at and near the venue of the ASEAN summit following a reported, but unconfirmed, terrorist threat.
At least 2,000 army personnel are stationed in Kuala Lumpur and another 2,500 are on standby, according to General Zulkifeli Mohd Zin, chief of Malaysia's defense forces.
Outside the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, the main venue for the summit, police are posted in tandem with red beret Malaysian paratroopers armed with M4 carbines.
U.S. President Barack Obama, one of 18 leaders expected to join the meetings, is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia aboard Air Force One on Friday afternoon after a flight from Manila where he attended the APEC summit.
At least 2,000 army personnel are stationed in Kuala Lumpur and another 2,500 are on standby, according to General Zulkifeli Mohd Zin, chief of Malaysia's defense forces.
Outside the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, the main venue for the summit, police are posted in tandem with red beret Malaysian paratroopers armed with M4 carbines.
U.S. President Barack Obama, one of 18 leaders expected to join the meetings, is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia aboard Air Force One on Friday afternoon after a flight from Manila where he attended the APEC summit.