Its minister, Zambry Abd Kadir, said this follows the recent arrest of several individuals, including 36 Bangladeshis, suspected of being involved in the militant movement based on its ideology under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma).

“We are continuously monitoring this situation in collaboration with the security forces, particularly the police, to prevent the spread of such ideologies, whether originating from within the country or abroad.

“The cooperation between the ministry and the security forces has always been at a strong and effective level,” he told reporters after opening the Setiawangsa Umno delegates meeting here today.

On June 30, Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said some of those arrested had been sent back to their countries of origin.

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had confirmed that no Malaysians were recruited into the militant network.

He was reported as saying the investigation by Bukit Aman’s Special Branch into the group that brought extremist beliefs based on IS’s ideology to Malaysia only involved Bangladeshis.