“Police are still investigating to confirm if the three are involved in any plans to launch attacks in Malaysia”, Noor Rashid said.
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A rally has been planned tomorrow to protest against foreigners operating businesses in Petaling Street, including selling imitation goods.
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered tighter security in the Deep South after the United States and Australia warned of a possible terrorist attack on a Kuala Lumpur market street. The Indonesian national was found to have made frequent trips to Yemen and was detected entering Malaysia a few days ago.
The Australian Embassy issued a similar alert to its citizens based on the USA threat warning.
The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has raised travel advisory on potential terrorist threat in Jalan Alor.
Police said they were held for offences such as raising funds for the militants, recruiting Malaysians and getting weapons for attacks targeting Kuala Lumpur and other strategic locations.
While there are often conflicting reports about exact numbers, Malaysia is believed to have arrested over 100 Islamic State sympathizers over the past two years.
He added: “We are on top of things”.
“Police view whatever advisory issued by the US Embassy with regard to safety and security, very seriously”, he told Bernama when contacted last night.
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He reaffirmed that security is under control and that the people do not have to worry.
