![ESSZone curfew order to be reviewed, areas to be scaled down - IGP ESSZone curfew order to be reviewed, areas to be scaled down - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684218560_TANSRIACRYlSANIA.jpg)
ESSZone curfew order to be reviewed, areas to be scaled down - IGP
The implementation of the curfew order in the waters of the seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) will be reviewed and the areas will be scaled down from time to time
Tue May 16 2023
![Curfew in ESSZone waters extended until Oct 7 Curfew in ESSZone waters extended until Oct 7](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61659000534_DatukIdrisAbdullah.jpg)
Curfew in ESSZone waters extended until Oct 7
Idris Abdullah said the curfew from 6 pm to 6 am involved the waters of Beluran, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna and Tawau.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Gov't committed to enhancing security in ESSZone - Annuar Gov't committed to enhancing security in ESSZone - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662631196_TBANNUARMUSAWATIKAH.jpg)
Gov't committed to enhancing security in ESSZone - Annuar
The government will continue to improve security levels in the ESSZone in line with the government's efforts to protect the country's sovereignty, said Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Thu Sep 08 2022
![Residents feel more secure with ESSCom's presence Residents feel more secure with ESSCom's presence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61659256716_ESSCOM.jpg)
Residents feel more secure with ESSCom's presence
Residents living around the ESSZone believe the peaceful situation will continue with the presence of the ESSCom.
Sun Jul 31 2022
![Curfew only involves waters off ESSZone - Sabah police Curfew only involves waters off ESSZone - Sabah police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652258486_APMMMaritimAPMM.jpg)
Curfew only involves waters off ESSZone - Sabah police
Sabah police today stressed that the extension of the curfew from 6 pm to 6 am until May 25 only involves the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone).
Wed May 11 2022
![ESSZone curfew extended until May 30 ESSZone curfew extended until May 30](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620966683_DatukHazaniGhazali.jpg)
ESSZone curfew extended until May 30
Curfew in the waters of seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) which ended today has been extended to May 30.
Fri May 14 2021
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Abu Sayaff sub-commander Apo Mike shot dead
Abu Sayyaf sub-commander Apo Mike was shot dead by Philippine security forces on Saturday.
Sun Mar 21 2021
![Almost 7,000 illegal immigrants in Sabah deported since October 2020 - Hamzah Almost 7,000 illegal immigrants in Sabah deported since October 2020 - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615264074_hamzahzainuddinPA.jpg)
Almost 7,000 illegal immigrants in Sabah deported since October 2020 - Hamzah
Hamzah said deportations were carried out without compromise on foreigners who entered and stayed in the country illegally.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![Curfew in waters off ESSZone extended until Feb 14 Curfew in waters off ESSZone extended until Feb 14](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611892551_Perintahberkurung.jpg)
Curfew in waters off ESSZone extended until Feb 14
Hazani said those living in the area are prohibited from approaching or being in the waters off the seven districts between 6 pm and 6 am.
Fri Jan 29 2021
![MAF to deploy assets, platoons to ESSZone MAF to deploy assets, platoons to ESSZone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61601374116_DatukAhmadFuadOth.jpg)
MAF to deploy assets, platoons to ESSZone
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will deploy two platoons and 18 boats to strengthen security in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone).
Thu Oct 22 2020
![Curfew in ESSZOne extended to Nov 1 Curfew in ESSZOne extended to Nov 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/51567417004_DatukHazaniGhazali.jpg)
Curfew in ESSZOne extended to Nov 1
The curfew has been extended to ensure the affected areas would not be encroached by terrorists, which could threaten the security.
Fri Oct 16 2020
![ESSZone curfew extended to Oct 17 ESSZone curfew extended to Oct 17](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594725584_EsssCom.jpg)
ESSZone curfew extended to Oct 17
The curfew in the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), scheduled to end tomorrow, has been extended to Oct 17.
Thu Oct 01 2020
![Sabah east coast safe, under control - ESSCom commander Sabah east coast safe, under control - ESSCom commander](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81594719474_EsssCom.jpg)
Sabah east coast safe, under control - ESSCom commander
The Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) is safe and under control, Commander of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) Datuk Ahmad Fuad Othman said.
Mon Sep 21 2020
![Four monitoring teams in ESSZone for Sabah polls Four monitoring teams in ESSZone for Sabah polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600484667_950x600.jpg)
Four monitoring teams in ESSZone for Sabah polls
Ahmad Fuad said the people in Sabah especially in the east coast should not fear going out to vote.
Sat Sep 19 2020
![ESSCom activates special operation in three ESSZone districts ESSCom activates special operation in three ESSZone districts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/81579307332_Bajet.jpg)
ESSCom activates special operation in three ESSZone districts
The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) has activated the Illegals Prevention Operation (OCP) from today in three Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) districts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Fri Sep 18 2020
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
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Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025