KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Devotees and visitors going for Thaipusam at Batu Caves this weekend have been assured of their safety. Selangor police chief Datuk Abdul Samah said police have started tightening security in Batu Caves.“The Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves is on the tourism calendar of the country and we have always given attention to security at public places,” he said.
“We have taken into account all factors to determine the strength of our force to be deployed at Batu Caves.” Following instructions from Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar to heighten security following terror attacks in Jakarta, Abdul Samah said security measures at public places, including Batu Caves, would be at the highest level.
City traffic investigations and legal officer Supt S. Markandan said police would also crack down on illegal parking activities at Batu Caves and at surrounding areas known for having illegal parking attendants during Thaipusam.
Markandan said police would not only issue summonses but also tow away vehicles that disrupt traffic flow. “There will be no leeway for motorists who break the law,” he said.
He also advised the public to use public transportation to avoid adding to the congestion and to know where the road closures would be during the chariot processions that will take place two days before and after Thaipusam.
There will not be complete road closures during the processions unless deemed necessary, Markandan added
Source: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/batu-caves-safe-for-thaipusam-say-police#sthash.W2O5wK0o.dpuf
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