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A statement from Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman today said the Malaysian government will double its security following on the latest attacks involving policemen in Semporna on Saturday.
“The Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein and Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and I are working closely to monitor the current situation in all areas apart from Lahad Datu,” he said.
Musa disclosed that from an operational viewpoint, Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib and the army were gearing up operations state-wide.
“I have also been in touch with the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib last night and he has agreed to increase the strength of army and police force following the latest attacks involving cops in Semporna,” he said.
The Prime Minister, Musa said had also given his assurance that the safety and peace of Sabah would always be top priority.
“I am calling on all the local leaders for their assistance and cooperation to stop spreading rumours that could make this matter worse and increase the anxiety of the people,” he said.-Insight Sabah
Source: Insight Sabah
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The Sabah Special Security Area announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is to be known as the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom), Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said yesterday.
He said the name was decided by the Sabah Security Committee at a meeting he chaired earlier yesterday.
Najib had agreed to the name and would announce further details on Esscom soon, Musa told reporters after the meeting.
The prime minister announced the establishment of the Sabah Special Security Area on Thursday after a visit to Sabah to have a close look at the ‘Ops Daulat’ offensive launched by the security forces against Sulu militants in Kampung Tanduo, Lahad Datu.
The militants had holed up in the village since Feb 12 and had ignored government overtures to them to lay down arms and surrender.
On March 1 and 2, the militants ambushed and killed eight policemen in Kampung Tanduo and Kampung Simunul, Semporna, prompting the government to launch the offensive.
Musa, in a video conference with Najib in Putrajaya yesterday, said the people welcomed the prime minister’s announcement of the Sabah Special Security Area which stretched from Kudat to Tawau on the east coast and had Lahad Datu as the central command.
“I am sure this measure has raised the confidence of the people, investors and tourists in terms of safety, especially in the east coast of Sabah,” he said.
Musa also expressed his appreciation for the sacrifices of the security forces in ensuring the safety of the people in Sabah, particularly Lahad Datu.
“The people of Sabah will hold in high regard the deeds and sacrifices of the security forces,” he said.
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