Security ramped up after intelligence on terror plots; suspected insurgents attack defence units in southern Thailand

And more in this latest weekly Southeast Asia terrorism roundup.

Thai policemen during an assault demonstration. (Royal Thai Police file pic for general illustration)

Here’s 28 headlines and links from last week you mustn't miss.

• Malaysian home minister highlights danger of extremist ideologies including takfiri

• 'Jemaah Islamiyah is no more, but the terror threat it poses will persist'

• Malaysia remains popular transit for foreign terrorist fighters to launch attacks elsewhere, says deputy PM

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