PETALING JAYA, Feb. 9 -- Following a shooting incident at a Setia Alam shopping mall last night, security measures will be beefed up at malls across the country.

According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain announced that auxiliary police officers and security guards have been directed to stay alert.

Razarudin also confirmed that the Setia Alam shooting suspect has been identified and that police are now tracking him. Authorities in neighbouring states and along the borders have also been alerted to stay vigilant.

"We understand the public are concerned about this incident, but we hope they refrain from making any speculation that could cause unnecessary alarm," he told FMT.

Earlier today,...