Malaysia deploys 10,000 security personnel for 47th ASEAN Summit
Official says they have categorised delegates into high-risk and normal-risk groups
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — The Malaysian police are fully prepared to carry out security duties for the 47th ASEAN Summit (ASEAN-47) and related meetings, scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur from October 26-28, reports Vietnam Plus.
Fisol Salleh, Deputy Director of the Internal Security and Public Order Department of the Royal Malaysia Police, said that they have categorized the delegates into high-risk and normal-risk groups, with different security approaches to be implemented.
Over 10,000 personnel involved in this assignment have reported for duty and will begin their duties at their respective locations within the next day or two, he said.
Fisol said that international leaders and delegations scheduled to attend the summit will be placed at 24 hotels around the capital.
He added that to ensure smooth security operations, police will be deploying new assets, including security vehicles obtained from the General Operations Force (GOF), to escort delegations requiring a high protection level.
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