BUKIT Aman has given its assurance that it will boost security for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim following his disclosure on numerous threats he received due to his outspoken advocacy for Palestine.

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said police will not compromise on this matter.

“The security of the prime minister is our top priority,” he told Bernama.

However, Razarudin said most of the threats may be related to economic issues or other sectors, such as the country’s exports.

The IGP said this in response to Anwar’s disclosure that he had received multiple threats from Western countries following Malaysia’s firm stand, support and commitment to defending the rights of the Palestinian people as well as criticism levelled against the Israeli government.

Anwar revealed this in his speech at the “Malaysia with Palestine” rally held at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil last night.

The prime minister said he, as the head of the government, would not succumb to or be intimidated by such threats.

More than 16,000 Malaysians of various backgrounds, races and religions flocked to the arena in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians.

Razarudin said the rally was under control and involved more than 300 policemen. – Bernama, October 25, 2023.