(Kuching, 9th) The federal government has ordered the immediate strengthening of security measures at all liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Bintulu after receiving a report indicating a possible security threat; however, the specific details of the threat have not yet been disclosed.
The National Security Council (MKN) issued a statement yesterday pointing out that they have received intelligence indicating domestic LNG facilities, especially those in Bintulu, Sarawak, could become potential targets of threats.
“As a precaution, the government, through the National Security Council, has instructed all LNG facilities in Bintulu to temporarily enhance security controls immediately during the investigation period, while security forces and related agencies conduct an urgent investigation,” the statement said.
However, the statement did not reveal the source or nature of the threat.
The National Security Council reminded the public not to speculate about the incident, and assured that updates on the situation would be provided from time to time.
The statement added that national security agencies remain on high alert and have implemented control measures to respond to any possible situation.
The National Security Council (MKN) issued a statement yesterday pointing out that they have received intelligence indicating domestic LNG facilities, especially those in Bintulu, Sarawak, could become potential targets of threats.
“As a precaution, the government, through the National Security Council, has instructed all LNG facilities in Bintulu to temporarily enhance security controls immediately during the investigation period, while security forces and related agencies conduct an urgent investigation,” the statement said.
However, the statement did not reveal the source or nature of the threat.
The National Security Council reminded the public not to speculate about the incident, and assured that updates on the situation would be provided from time to time.
The statement added that national security agencies remain on high alert and have implemented control measures to respond to any possible situation.