What should one do if caught in a terrorist attack?
The Jakarta attack last week had left eight dead, and struck a nerve for many Malaysians.
The assault on the neighbouring country was too close to home, especially in the wake of similar attacks in Beirut, Paris and Istanbul in the past few months.
On its part, the police had acted swiftly to heighten vigilance and had made several arrests on terrorist suspects following the attacks.
In the unlikely event that you are caught in a terrorist shoot-out however, there are several steps you could take to maximise your chances of escaping unharmed.
These are detailed in the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidelines on responding to 'active shooter' incidents, and the UK Police 'Stay Safe' principles.
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