He also wishes to make a statement by carrying out the next attack in September, when remembrance for the September 11th, 2001 World Trade Center Attacks will be at its highest. Muklas presses Hambali to change to another, softer location because security in Singapore will be too tight for any plans to succeed, and they will be unable to make the attacks by September if they are to happen in Singapore.
He also wants to make a statement by carrying out the next attack in September, when tributes to the 9/11 World Trade Center Attacks will be at their most prominent. Muklas convinces Hambali to change locations because security in Singapore is too tight for any plans to work, and they won't be able to carry out the attacks by September if they happen in Singapore.