No Security Incidents During 46th ASEAN Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, held from May 22 until yesterday in the capital, concluded smoothly without any security incidents.
Bukit Aman Department of Internal Security and Public Order deputy director (Operations) DCP M.V. Sri Kumar said the smooth security arrangements for all heads of state, delegations, and staff were made possible through the close cooperation of all parties, particularly the Foreign Ministry and other relevant agencies.
'The movement of heads of state and delegations to and from the conference venue went according to plan. Security arrangements for all parties throughout the summit were also well-executed,' he said when contacted today.
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