The Royal Malaysia Police headquarters set up a special unit to monitor social media platforms to prevent youths from getting caught up in extremist groups that could threaten national security.

DCP Normah Ishak, from the Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter-Terrorism Division, said youths have the potential to get involved in radical and extremist activities if the matter is not addressed immediately.

The division’s principal assistant director said the police will take proactive measures by getting...