Deadly Attack in Malaysia Raises Concerns About Extremist Activity

Authorities investigate potential links to Jemaah Islamiyah and ISIS after police station assault in Johor state.

A machete-wielding attacker killed two officers at a police station in Ulu Tiram, Johor state.
Initial suspicions pointed to Jemaah Islamiyah, but authorities later suggested a lone wolf attack.
The attacker's background and potential ISIS sympathies are under investigation.
Jemaah Islamiyah's historical presence in Malaysia complicates the assessment.
Experts note a shift in extremist activity towards more opportunistic, low-level violence.