2024 Ulu Tiram police station attack

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2024 Ulu Tiram police station attack
Part of Terrorism in Malaysia
LocationUlu Tiram Police Station, Ulu Tiram, Johor, Malaysia
Coordinates1°36′02.9″N 103°49′14.8″E / 1.600806°N 103.820778°E / 1.600806; 103.820778
Date17 May 2024
02:30 a.m. (UTC+8:00)
Target Royal Malaysia Police
Attack type
Stabbing attack, shooting
WeaponsParang, Walther P99 pistol and HK MP5 rifle
Deaths3 (including the perpetrator)
Injured1
Perpetrators Jemaah Islamiyah (alleged)
MotiveSeizing firearms to commit other attacks (suspected),
Islamic extremism
Accused7 people arrested in connection

The 2024 Ulu Tiram police station attack was an attack that occurred on 17 May 2024 on the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor, Malaysia.[1] Two police officers were killed while one was left injured. The suspect was fatally shot following the attack. Malaysian authorities initially identified the suspect as a member of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), however it was later reported that he had no involvement with JI and had acted alone.[2][3]

Timeline[edit]

On 17 May 2024, at 2:30 a.m., two college students entered the Ulu Tiram police station to file a report regarding an alleged molestation incident that occurred two years ago. Five minutes later, a suspect arrived at the station on a motorcycle and proceeded to the back of the station. As Constable Ahmad Azza Fahmi went to investigate the suspect, he was fatally stabbed and had his firearm taken by the suspect. Two other policemen then rushed to the back of the station to engage the suspect. A shootout ensued in which Constable Muhamad Syafiq Ahmad was fatally shot while the other was injured. The suspect was also fatally shot by a third policeman at the scene.[4][5]

Both college students were apprehended for questioning in relation to their connection to the attack. At 6 a.m., police stormed the suspect's family home in Ulu Tiram, resulting in the arrest of five people suspected to also be members of JI.[6]

Reactions[edit]

Domestic[edit]

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, offered condolences to the families of the killed police officers.[7]

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that firm action should be taken against those who attempt to create chaos in Malaysia to the extent of causing deaths. Anwar said he supports all efforts made by the police and asked the public to give their full cooperation to the authorities.[8][9]

The Malaysian Islamic Party questioned the security preparedness of the country's civil forces and also requested the Home Ministry to answer on why the police failed to stop the attack from happening.[5]

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail affirmed that the attack was carried out by a lone suspect and that they had former terrorist or militant group members under constant monitoring. Due to the attack, the previous procedure of keeping the police stations' main gates opened around the clock had been modified to have the gates shut at 10.00 p.m. each night.[10]

International[edit]

  •  Singapore: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack and extended sympathies and condolences to the families of the killed and injured officers. The ministry also advised Singaporeans travelling to Malaysia to take necessary precautions.[11] Singapore had also stepped up their security measures at the Causeway and Second Link checkpoints post attack, which resulted in a longer than usual time required to cross the borders.[12]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Malaysia arrests 7 people after attack on Johor police post by Jemaah Islamiyah suspect kills 2 cops". CNA. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ "Ulu Tiram police station attack: Suspect believed to be Jemaah Islamiah member, says IGP". The Star. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  3. ^ "IGP: Suspect in Ulu Tiram police station attack not linked to any terrorist groups". Malay Mail. 18 May 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-05-18. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  4. ^ "Chronology of the attack at Ulu Tiram police station [NSTTV]". New Straits Times. 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  5. ^ a b Jun, Soo Wern (2024-05-17). "PAS wants Home Ministry to explain why cops failed to thwart attack on Ulu Tiram police station". Malay Mail. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  6. ^ "TERKINI: Kronologi serangan di Balai Polis Ulu Tiram, dua pelajar IPT turut ditahan". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  7. ^ "Serangan Balai Polis Ulu Tiram: Agong zahir ucapan takziah kepada keluarga anggota terkorban". Sinar Harian (in Malay). 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  8. ^ "Ulu Tiram police station attack: Govt won't stand by if anyone threatens the peace, says PM Anwar". Malay Mail. 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  9. ^ "Anwar calls for firm action following Ulu Tiram police station attack". The Star. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  10. ^ SHADIQE, JASSMINE (2024-05-18). "No necessity to probe militant networks abroad over Ulu Tiram police station attack - Saifuddin | New Straits Times". NST Online. Archived from the original on 2024-05-18. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  11. ^ "Singapore strongly condemns Ulu Tiram police station attack, says its Ministry of Foreign Affairs". Malay Mail. 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  12. ^ "'Haven't even smelled JB customs after 2 hours': Travellers stuck in up to 3-hour queues at checkpoint after enhanced security". AsiaOne. 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
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