Malaysian man acting alone kills 2 police officers, suspected link to extremist group

A man attacked a police station in Malaysia and killed two officers. The man acted alone, even though he was suspected to have links to an extremist group called Jemaah Islamiyah. The attack happened in southern Johor state near Singapore. The man used a machete to kill one officer and then used the officer's weapon to kill another. He also injured a third officer before being shot dead by the police. The man was described as a recluse who did not interact much with his neighbors. The police found materials linked to the extremist group in his home. The man's father was a known member of Jemaah Islamiyah. Seven people, including the man's family members, were detained for investigation. The police clarified that the attacker was 21 years old with no criminal record, not 34 as initially reported. The police chief called it a "lone wolf attack" and stated that there was no wider threat to the public. He urged people not to associate the attack with religion until the motive was established. Jemaah Islamiyah is a terrorist group linked to al-Qaida and has been involved in attacks in Southeast Asia, including the 2002 Bali bombings. The incident raised concerns about a potential broader threat, leading Singapore to issue a travel warning to its citizens going to Johor. The police are investigating the attack as a possible act of terrorism and are searching for other suspected members of Jemaah Islamiyah in the state. Security measures will be increased in police stations across the country to prevent similar incidents.