IPOH, March 17 — Police have urged the public not to be alarmed over masked men seen carrying weapons at the Politeknik Ungku Omar this morning, saying they were part of a counter-terrorism training exercise.

The small-scale drill involved the 69 Commando unit from the Special Operations Command (PGK) along with various security and emergency agencies.

“The public is advised not to panic or spread inaccurate speculation regarding this incident and exercise,” said Ipoh District Police Chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad.