Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said authorities had received early reports of the matter in the city, and assured the public that police would act firmly to maintain security, Bernama reported.
“My message to the community out there is not to disturb the event (Asean summit), the route to the event and, most importantly, civilian security.
“If there is a violation of this matter, it will be considered a crime,” he was quoted as saying at a press conference today.
Fadil urged residents to cooperate with law enforcement during the summit, noting that Malaysia would be in the international spotlight as world leaders and observers monitored the country’s handling of the event.
The 47th Asean Summit, scheduled from Oct 26 to 28, will not only see the participation of Asean member states, but also dialogue partners, including the US, China, Japan and India.
US president Donald Trump has confirmed that he will be visiting Malaysia before heading to Japan and South Korea. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously announced that Trump would attend the Asean summit.
Several pro-Palestine activists and groups have since urged Anwar to cancel his invitation to Trump because of his staunch support for Israel, while also planning a protest against his visit.
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said they are also focusing on potential threats of extremism, terrorism, cyberattacks, and uncontrolled protests, alongside managing traffic around the main conference venue.
“To face the challenges, proactive measures have been taken, including early intelligence, continuous monitoring, and the deployment of special action teams at strategic locations,” he said.
He said 10,170 police officers and personnel have been mobilised for the summit, supported by land and air assets, surveillance drones, high-tech CCTV, integrated tactical communication systems, and data analytics to improve operational efficiency.
Security coverage extends beyond the main conference venue and official delegation hotels to all major entry points, including airports, ports, and land borders.
Strategic areas around the Klang Valley, such as Putrajaya, are also under close monitoring, with contingents instructed to maintain heightened preparedness.