Anwar raised the Kepong attack on a Gombak policeman at the Cabinet meeting, stressing crime must not be taken lightly and offenders must face firm action.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government’s support for firm action by security forces against criminals within the bounds of existing laws, following an attack that severed a policeman’s right wrist in Kepong on Wednesday.
He said the incident was raised at today’s Cabinet meeting, where he stressed that crime must not be taken lightly and that security personnel should act firmly against offenders.
“I was informed about the policeman who was attacked with a machete. At the Cabinet meeting, I expressed our support for the security forces to act firmly and not tolerate crime or take such incidents lightly.
