Malaysia probing ISIS-inspired video that threatens to blow up fireworks in courthouse

Published Mon, Feb 16, 2015 · 11:13 AM

Malaysian police are investigating a video which depicted four masked men issuing a warning that they would "blow up fireworks" at a courthouse on Wednesday to symbolise their mistrust in the judicial system.

Federal Commercial CID director Commissioner Datuk Seri Mortadza Nazarene said the police have begun a probe into the video, which appeared to be a terror threat in the style of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group. "We are aware of the video and we are taking it seriously," he said when contacted on Monday.

Full story here.

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

International

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here