Malaysia's position triggers heightened security against foreign spies, says Anwar
The Prime Minister said that the country has become a platform for arms smuggling and targets by Mossad agents (Israeli intelligence agency) possibly due to Malaysia's commitment to voice out against atrocities and injustice faced by Palestinians.
'Based on the recent briefing by the Malaysian intelligence body, we have been taking measures to look into this matter.
'This has been proven through the arrest of a Malaysian couple who had worked with Mossad,' he told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (July 22) during the Prime Minister's Question Time.
He was responding to a supplementary question by Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) who asked the Prime Minister to explain whether there are measures taken to ensure the safety of the country from the threats of Mossad agents.
Anwar said that the country has identified several threats from foreign intelligence agencies and action had been taken.
He cited the arrest of a Malaysian couple that was found working with Mossad agents, helping the foreign agents smuggle weapons from Thailand.
'They have been arrested and are serving jail time. I agree that extra measures have also been taken and the Home Ministry is increasing our capabilities to monitor the situation,' he added.
Last year, a local married couple was detained for allegedly supplying firearms to the Israeli man who was detained at a hotel in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
It was reported that the couple's main task was to supply the Israeli man with firearms and other logistical needs.
They were both charged under the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act.
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