KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has assured that the Sarawak Government, in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and security agencies, is maintaining heightened vigilance to safeguard the state’s key assets, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, from potential threats.
He said that while the situation is still under control and poses no danger, security measures must be strengthened, particularly as some PETRONAS staff have received threatening SMS messages targeting LNG facilities in Bintulu.
“Therefore, we will work together with the PDRM and also the security agencies to enhance vigilance even though the situation is under control and not dangerous.
“Nevertheless, we will monitor what is happening,” he said.
He said this when met after officiating the repainting works on the PDRM Tabuan Jaya Police housing complex, and the handing over of four four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles to the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) here today.
He added that the Sarawak Government does not take such matters lightly and must remain cautious.
“This is not an incident; no incident has occurred – it is only a threat via SMS. However, the best action is for us to stay alert.
“The Sarawak Government will also strengthen security in Bintulu, including at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base and the new army battalion, because we have the oil and gas industry in that town,” he said.
Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, when met, also said that investigations into the threat are still ongoing.
“When the threat was received, since security is important and critical, a police report was lodged. We traced the phone number involved and found it originated from Indonesia.
“Therefore, investigations are still ongoing and involve cooperation between PDRM and our counterparts in the neighbouring country, the Indonesian police,” he said.
At the same time, he said, security control continues to be enhanced, especially at premises involving PETRONAS, including in Bintulu and several other locations.
“Everything is being strengthened to ensure that security can be managed better,” he added.
On September 8, media reported that the government had ordered all LNG facilities in Bintulu to immediately step up security following threats made against a PETRONAS officer.
The National Security Council (MKN), in an earlier statement, said the directive was issued to enable swift investigations into the matter.
In response, security measures at all PETRONAS LNG facilities in Bintulu, Sarawak, have been heightened.
“Therefore, we will work together with the PDRM and also the security agencies to enhance vigilance even though the situation is under control and not dangerous.
“Nevertheless, we will monitor what is happening,” he said.
He said this when met after officiating the repainting works on the PDRM Tabuan Jaya Police housing complex, and the handing over of four four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles to the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) here today.
He added that the Sarawak Government does not take such matters lightly and must remain cautious.
“This is not an incident; no incident has occurred – it is only a threat via SMS. However, the best action is for us to stay alert.
“The Sarawak Government will also strengthen security in Bintulu, including at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base and the new army battalion, because we have the oil and gas industry in that town,” he said.
Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, when met, also said that investigations into the threat are still ongoing.
“When the threat was received, since security is important and critical, a police report was lodged. We traced the phone number involved and found it originated from Indonesia.
“Therefore, investigations are still ongoing and involve cooperation between PDRM and our counterparts in the neighbouring country, the Indonesian police,” he said.
At the same time, he said, security control continues to be enhanced, especially at premises involving PETRONAS, including in Bintulu and several other locations.
“Everything is being strengthened to ensure that security can be managed better,” he added.
On September 8, media reported that the government had ordered all LNG facilities in Bintulu to immediately step up security following threats made against a PETRONAS officer.
The National Security Council (MKN), in an earlier statement, said the directive was issued to enable swift investigations into the matter.
In response, security measures at all PETRONAS LNG facilities in Bintulu, Sarawak, have been heightened.