236 POLICE PERSONNEL TO BE DEPLOYED FOR WKF KARATE 1-SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

SEREMBAN, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- A total of 236 police personnel will be deployed to ensure the safety and smooth operation of the 2025 World Karate Federation (WKF) Karate 1-Series A Championship at N9 Arena Nilai here, scheduled for Oct 3 to 5.

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said security and traffic control will be enforced at the event venue, as well as at seven accommodation locations for athletes, coaches, event officials, and VVIPs.

"We will ensure the safe movement of karate officials and athletes arriving via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), as well as their transport to hotels, training venues, and the event site.

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"At this stage, there are no plans for road closures, as traffic control will mainly focus on the areas around the arena, which are expected to experience congestion during the event," he told reporters here today.

Alzafny assured that the police were committed to ensuring the successful and secure execution of this prestigious event, particularly due to the presence of VVIPs and athletes from around the world.

This marks Malaysia’s first time hosting the WKF Karate 1-Series A, a second-tier event in the WKF league. The tournament offers athletes an opportunity to earn world ranking points ahead of the World Championships in Paris next month and the World Senior Championships in Egypt in November.

So far, 81 countries have registered, with 1,080 athletes from around the world, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, expected to take part.

-- BERNAMA