By Nawar Firdaws PETALING JAYA: Islamic State (IS) has proven to be a far-sighted organisation, having appeared to have laid down plans for all possibilities, and executing them when the right time comes. It is for this reason that the Malaysian counter-terrorism authorities should aim to always be a step ahead of the terror group, and prepare themselves for all sorts of scenarios, said terrorologist R Paneir Selvam. He also cautioned of a bigger and more organised attack in the country, saying that IS might be saving their best assets for last. “Our special branch has done a good job, but it has to bear in mind that IS may only be testing the waters at the moment, to see how effective our security forces are, while at the same time, identifying their weaknesses and areas that can be manipulated. “The real attacks may be carried out by individuals least expected to be involved in terrorism acts, profiled as someone with no criminal background, high intellect, and a life th
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