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Six Arrested in Nationwide Counter-Terrorism Operation

3/7/2026

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Six individuals aged 16 to 21 were arrested across Klang Valley, Johor, Kedah, and Terengganu between February 14 and 15.
The operation stemmed from intelligence on online radicalization and recruitment, according to Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail.
The detainees, including three minors, were held under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
Authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, IS flags, and extremist literature, while protecting minors' rights under the Child Act 2001.

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Story summary

Six individuals aged 16 to 21 were arrested across Klang Valley, Johor, Kedah, and Terengganu between February 14 and 15.
The operation stemmed from intelligence on online radicalization and recruitment, according to Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail.
The detainees, including three minors, were held under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
Authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, IS flags, and extremist literature, while protecting minors' rights under the Child Act 2001.