Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) advises Singaporeans staying in or travelling to Malaysia to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions to ensure personal safety.
MFA said Singapore strongly condemned the attack by a member of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist group in the early hours of 17 May at the Ulu Tiram police station in the suburbs of Johor Bahru (Malaysia), which left two police officers dead and another officer injured. The attacker died in the ensuing gun battle. The suburban town of Ulu Tiram is located about 20 km from Johor Bahru, close to Mount Austin, a popular shopping destination for Singaporeans.
MFA said security in Malaysia remains under control, but Singapore citizens should be vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Malaysia is becoming dangerous after the recent terrorist attack.
Singapore citizens traveling to Malaysia should always keep themselves updated on the local security situation. They can refer to the MFA Singapore website or the Singapore Embassy in Malaysia for more information. Avoid going to remote or less-frequented areas, and always carry a copy of your passport and other important documents.
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said it is closely monitoring the situation in Johor Bahru and advised Singaporeans travelling to Malaysia to register online via the MFA website so that the agency can contact them and provide assistance in case of emergency. MFA also encouraged all overseas travellers to purchase adequate medical and travel insurance.
