HOME Minister Hamzah Zainudin will be meeting his counterpart in Thailand to discuss security issues at the Malaysian-Thai border soon. 

He said among the matters to be given focus include the issue of terrorism following the bombing and shooting incident in Tak Bai, southern Thailand, recently.

“We are investigating and seeking the necessary cooperation between Thailand and Malaysia to overcome the issue of terrorism, which could be detrimental to both countries.

“So I will be meeting the Thai home minister to discuss on the listing of terrorists in the two countries,” he said.

He was speaking to reporters at the PAS Aidilfitri Open House, which was also attended by its president Abdul Hadi Awang, at Indera Mulia Stadium in Ipoh today. 

According to him, there are no travel restrictions between the two countries for their citizens, but border control is currently being tightened. 

“The issue of security is most important and the people should be careful, especially Malaysians visiting Thailand,” he said. 

The Home Ministry had earlier confirmed no Malaysians were involved in the bombing and shooting incident in Tak Bai on Wednesday night. 

Earlier, the media, quoting Bangkok Post, reported that three security forces personnel were injured after the marine police station in Tak Bai was attacked by people with firearms and grenades. 

In the attack, which began at 9.35pm (local time), about six attackers hurled grenades at the station and opened fire with automatic rifles. – Bernama, May 28, 2022.