A controversial senior police officer has claimed that the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) movement and the culture of of  street demonstrations,are among the negative elements brought in by extreme groups. This may threaten national security if not addressed.

The statement was from the Special Branch's E2 (M) national social extremist threat division Assistant Director Mohd Sofian Md Makinuddin, who had earlier made the shocking allegation that Jemaah Islamiah (JI) terrorists and former communists are infiltrating opposition parties and trying to be fielded as candidates in the coming general election.

According to an Utusan Malaysia report, Mohd Sofian presented a paper during an event organised by Sarawak Dayak graduates association in Kuching yesterday.

NONE He said extremists threaten national security in three major categories - religion, politics and society.

The rapid development of information technology has enabled these extremist groups to spread their deviant ideologies and influence people's mind through social media, making them more dangerous than the communists, he explained.

"In the past, we were threatened by the communists, but it has ended and the country has succeeded in overcoming it.

"Now we are facing the threats of certain quarters who hide behind NGOs and use religion, race and society as their tools to influence the people," said Mohd Sofian.

Among the negative cultures brought in by these extremist groups are street demonstration and the LGBT culture through the excuse of upholding human rights, he claimed.

"As the general election is closer, we believe these groups will exploit whatever issues related to religion, race and society to garner votes and support from the people," he added.

Mohd Sofian's earlier claim on the infiltration of JI terrorists and former communists into the opposition parties has sparked protests from Pakatan Rakyat.