An internal police communique on the presence of suicide bombers in Sabah and Kuala Lumpur has gone into public circulation.

Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar today confirmed the authenticity of the circular and expressed regret over the leak of the sensitive information.

However, Khalid said, police are monitoring all potential threats and actions are being taken to thwart or neutralise them.

He stressed that police would not compromise in dealing with terror elements.

"We will not allow such things to happen," Khalid told Malaysiakini.

Dated Nov 16, the circular from the Sabah police headquarters is based on information obtained on a "meeting and planning" among Abu Sayyaf Group, Islamic State (IS) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).

It states that meeting was held in Sulu in the Philippines on Nov 15 and was attended by 14 leaders from the three outfits and 50 members of Abu Sayyaf armed with M16 rifles, pistols and bombs.

The circular revealed that several resolutions were made during the meeting, which included recruiting new members as well as dispatching Abu Sayyaf and IS elements to Sabah and Kuala Lumpur.

'10 suicide bombers in KL'

It was also stated that Abu Sayyaf and IS have eight suicide bombers in Sabah and 10 in Kuala Lumpur.

"These suicide bombers underwent military training in Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq and are prepared to receive orders from their leaders to launch attacks/bombings."

The circular called for police patrols and intelligence information to be increased as well as for all personnel to be vigilant and prepared.

Earlier this week, Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein revealed that IS is targeting, besides himself, several other cabinet ministers for championing moderation in the region.

Hishammuddin said Malaysia's counter-terrorism intelligence unit warned him several months ago of being a target of the extremist group, which claimed responsibility for the recent terror attacks in Paris.

The minister said Malaysia could be a target of IS for its stand against terrorism.

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