KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Singapore strongly condemned the attack on the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor on Friday, which left two police officers dead and another injured.
“We extend our sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families, and wish the injured officer a speedy recovery,” said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), reported by Bernama.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement yesterday that the ministry, including the Singapore Consulate General in Johor Baru and the Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and, was monitoring the situation.
Ulu Tiram attack: Singapore issues travel advisory
The ministry also advised Singaporeans staying or traveling to Malaysia to be vigilant and take all necessary precautions to ensure their personal safety.
“Singaporeans who travel to Malaysia should eRegister with MFA through our website, https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg, so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency,” it said.
All Singaporeans traveling abroad are encouraged to purchase comprehensive travel and medical insurance, it added.
Ulu Tiram police station attack
In the incident that took place at 2.45am, two police officers, Constables Ahmad Azza Fahmi Azhar and Muhamad Syafiq Ahmad Said, were killed and another injured after being attacked by a masked man at the Ulu Tiram police station.
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, the Inspector-General of Police, said the suspect was shot dead at the scene and he was believed to be a member of the Jemaah Islamiyah group.
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