(VOVworld) – On Sunday the UK and Australia warned their citizens against travel to Malaysia, especially Kuala Lumpur and eastern coastal islands, due to terror risks.

A police officer stands guard outside the venue for the 27th ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo: Reuters)

The same day, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said 132 Malaysians who have been confirmed to be fighting for IS in Syria and Iraq will be barred from returning home.