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PDRM:  it won't be necessary!

Jan 19, 2019

Selangor police will NOT be beefing up security in the state during Thaipusam despite the recent violence over the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman temple issue.

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The Star quotes the state police chief says the situation is under control in the area around the temple as well as the state as a whole.

However, police will continue to monitor the situation, and that they are ready for any eventualities.
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Separately, PDRM says close to 400 transaction authorisation code number abuse cases were recorded nationwide in 2018.

It was an increase from the 202 recorded in 2017 involving 11.6 million ringgit.

-Bernama-
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In a separate development, a senior police officer with the rank of ASP in Ipoh is being investigated for alleged criminal intimidation.

This, after he threatened a couple on the roadside earlier in the week.

In the incident, the officer was alleged to have nearly knocked down the couple, a doctor and his lawyer wife, who were out jogging.

-Bernama-
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And, Singapore has decided that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter would be the most suitable replacement for their current crop of F-16s.

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The F-16s have been in service in the Singapore Air Force since 1998 and will be taken off active duty after 2030, even after their mid-life upgrades.

-Bernama-