Malaysia has raised its alert level to the highest degree in the wake of the bombing incident in Jakarta.

Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar announced today that police have been placed on the highest alert to deter similar attacks from occurring on Malaysian soil.

"Increased security measures are in place at public places, such as shopping malls and tourist spots.

"Extra precautionary measures will also be implemented in border areas to prevent infiltration by terrrorists," he said in a statement just hours after a deadly hail of bombs and gunfire left six dead and several others wounded in the Indonesian capital.

Khalid said that while the force was already on its highest alert footing due to the high tempo of terror incidents worldwide, the recent attack so close to home necessitated the precautions.

He gave his assurance to Malaysians that the men and women under his command would be on constant vigilance, monitoring developments and ensuring that the safety and security of all would be safeguarded.

According to Wisma Putra, no Malaysian was affected by the terror attack.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak expressed his shock at the incident and has offered Indonesia any help that Malaysia could extend, if they needed it.

Indonesian police have reportedly shot dead four of the attackers, while premium coffee outlet Starbucks has closed all of its premises in Jakarta after one of the cafes there became the target in the attacks.

Several nations that joined the anti-Daesh alliance, such as Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan, have become targets of terror attacks believed to the linked to the terror group, after Daesh or Islamic State announced that it will put those countries in its cross hairs.

In recent months, law enforcement and intelligence services have warned of Daesh activities in Asian countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia, with several arrests made of suspects believed to be members of Daesh terror cells and plans for attacks reportedly foiled.