On Monday, Japan’s Foreign Ministry warned its residents to avoid religious buildings and gatherings in six Southeast Asian countries, citing the threat of an assault.
According to the government, “increased dangers such as suicide bombings” have been identified.
Japanese citizens in Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Myanmar are advised to exercise caution.
Several of those countries expressed surprise at the warning, claiming that they were unaware of such a threat or that Japan had not provided any specifics about the source of its intelligence. Citizens should also pay attention to local news and information and exercise care for the time being, according to the statement.
The Japanese foreign ministry likewise refused to reveal the source of the information, stating only that the advice had been given to its embassies.
Source: AP