Myanmar prepared for anti-terrorism attack: official

Myanmar is prepared for possible anti-terrorism attack in the country, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Maj-Gen Aung Soe told the parliament, official media reported Friday, according to China's Xinhua news agency.

The readiness includes surveillance of suspected terrorists and specially-trained anti-terrorist combatants.

Collaborating with local, regional and international organisations in fight against terrorism, Aung Soe said the government has been working to respond speedily to destructive elements by carrying various tasks.

These include organising operation missions, deploying specially-trained anti-terrorism combat groups in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon and Mandalay, and guarding of dignitaries under a special security programme.

Besides, exchange and collection of terrorist attack information and linking with INTERPOL, ASEANAPOL, neighbouring countries and allied organisations and other sources are to be carried out.

Moreover, establishing an administration centre for national-level emergency cases at Nay Pyi Taw, equipped with advanced technology for use on the central, state and regional levels are also to be conducted.

According to Aung Soe, the ministry has also made efforts to eradicate money laundering in the country to prevent the funding of terrorist groups.

He stressed at international border gates, up-to-date equipment and databases have been installed for security, surveillance and linking with INTERPOL, adding that terrorist attack will be fought hand-in-hand with the armed forces. - Bernama