The 2nd Global Buddhist Congregation and World Buddhist Sangha Youth Summit saw several dignitaries from Sri Lanka gracing the event, and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai as guest of honour.

Liow, speaking after the launch of the summit, said he hoped the event could also lead to more harmonious relations within Malaysia.

The minister said that extremist elements such as the Islamic State (IS) was not only found in the Middle East, but was now in South-East Asia as well. 

“With the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the Government can act fast to nab terror elements before they act,” said Liow.

On a separate matter regarding Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers being armed in the line of duty, Liow said certain government enforcement agencies such as JPJ have set up their own task forces equipped with firearms as they have jobs dealing with criminals.

“For the JPJ, we have tontos – syndicates which can cause harm to our enforcement officers. There are even people inside who are working with the tontos, that’s why we bring in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), and our own special task force to transparency,” said Liow.

The minister acknowledged the possibility of firearm abuse, but said such acts would be subject to the law.

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