Security Tightening Ahead of Eid in Malaysia, Indonesia

By Kazi Mahmood, IOL Southeast Asia Correspondent

Kuala Lumpur, November 24 (IslamOnline) - Security in several countries in South East Asia (SEA) is tightening ahead of the Eid el Fitri festivals that start at the end of the holy month of Ramadhan in December. Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei have already stepped up routine patrols with more police forces on the streets than usual.

In Jakarta, the police are currently carrying out unusual raids in night spots and streets where foreigners would gather in a bid to deter night clubs, bars and other alcohol vendors to carry out their business during the month of Ramadhan.