Esscom to be strengthened, says Najib

The Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) will be strengthened for the safety of Malaysians, especially in Sabah, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak posted on his Twitter account today. The Prime Minister was commenting on a news report which stated that Esscom would be receiving new assets soon. Yesterday, Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said part of the new assets, particularly for patrols, had been already purchased and were pending delivery. Meanwhile, in an earlier Tweet, Najib reminded the public that this Sunday was the closing date for the contribution of ideas for the 2014 Budget. The Budget is scheduled to be tabled at the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 25.