PUTRAJAYA: Police are investigating several attacks targeting important national institutions to determine whether they were random acts or part of a coordinated plan.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the authorities were closely monitoring the situation and have launched immediate investigations for each case.
He said given the current situation in the country, all authorities were on high alert to prevent any further incidents.
"The police and the Home Ministry take the recent incidents targeting our key national institutions, including Istana Negara, police stations, and threats against Seputeh member of parliament, very seriously.
"The police are closely monitoring the situation. They have also initiated immediate investigations for each case. This demonstrates the police force's commitment to ensuring that public order and safety are non-negotiable.
"Through these investigations, we aim to determine whether these attacks are random acts or part of a coordinated plan, and whether they are carried out by individuals or groups," he told reporters at a press conference today.
This follows several attacks reported across the nation, including on police stations in Ulu Tiram, Johor, and Dato Keramat, Penang.
Two policemen were killed, and another injured, after a masked intruder stormed the Ulu Tiram police station on May 17.
Just two days later, a man was arrested shortly after attempting to snatch a submachine gun from a policeman at the Dato Keramat police station.
Meanwhile, Seputeh member of parliament Teresa Kok said she received death threats in a letter enclosed with two bullets in her mailbox on May 18.
Saifuddin said the public should give space and trust to the police force, given their expertise and experience in investigating such incidents.
"They are handling this investigation with the necessary professionalism and dedication.
"Our investigation aims to determine the plot, purpose, and motive of these individuals — whether the case was an independent decision or something more threatening. We need to establish these facts
"Therefore, it is crucial that we conduct these investigations without speculation or assumptions. We are confident that the police are moving in the right direction to resolve these matters."
He also urged the public not to exaggerate this issue, especially on social media.
He said the ministry and authorities were monitoring the spread of speculation and unfounded opinions regarding the incidents.
"These baseless opinions are appearing on some social media platforms. Provoking anger and division will only hinder and disrupt the investigation process, potentially leading to unnecessary chaos."