Kuala lumpur: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have deployed 5,121 personnel to ensure the smooth and safe organisation of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings to be held in Kuala Lumpur from July 8 to 11. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA) Director Azmi Abu Kassim stated that a detailed security plan has been drawn up, with continuous monitoring to ensure the meeting runs smoothly and in an orderly manner.
According to Lao News Agency, the police have taken appropriate measures to ensure high preparedness ahead of this meeting, focusing on the security of VIPs, traffic control, and handling emergencies. The team will employ sophisticated technologies such as facial recognition systems and explosives detection to ensure the event’s smooth operation. Azmi mentioned that the police will combine the forces of various departments and units, including the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK), Management Department, Federal Reserve Force, Special Operations Unit (UTK), 69 Commando, and Special Branch.
Security measures extend beyond the main meeting location to include other critical areas, such as Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Subang Airport. Security will also be implemented at delegates’ accommodation locations and certain zones around the delegation arrival area. A series of security training and simulations have been conducted to strengthen internal and inter-government coordination.
Malaysia is set to serve as the Chair of ASEAN in 2025, marking the fifth time the country will chair ASEAN, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015.