UTK commando team mobilised to Sabah's east coast to counter Abu Sayyaf group
The security level in Sabah's East Coast will be upped including mobilising a commando team from the Special Action Unit (UTK) in tackling issues involving the Abu Sayyaf militant group.
Wed Feb 02 2022
Wanted Abu Sayyaf bomb maker confirmed still alive - ESSCom
Abu Sayyaf sub-leader and bomb maker, Mudzrimar alias Mundi Sawadjaan, a suspect wanted by the Sabah ESSCom and reportedly shot dead last May in the Philippines, has been confirmed to be still alive.
Sun Jan 30 2022
Two Abu Sayyaf members shot dead in Sandakan planned kidnapping for ransom
The two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members shot dead at an oil palm plantation in Pulau Timbang here at the break of dawn this morning had planned to kidnap oil palm plantation owners for ransom.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Eight Abu Sayyaf group members handed over to the Philippine authorities
Hazani said the detainees were handed over to the Philippine authorities at 8.30 am in the waters bordering Malaysia and the Philippines.
Fri May 28 2021
Five members of Abu Sayyaf shot dead by police in Beaufort
Hazani said one of them was the subleader of the terrorist group, known as Mabar Binda, who was also wanted by the Philippine government.
Tue May 18 2021
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Mon May 10 2021
Eight Abu Sayyaf members nabbed in Beaufort - Sabah Police
Eight Filipinos who are members of the Abu Sayyaf group have been arrested in a special operation in Taman Sri Arjuna, Beaufort, said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hazani Ghazali.
Mon May 10 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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Wed Sep 30 2020
Indonesian kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf in Sabah waters killed in Sulu - ESSCom
A 32-year-old Indonesian fisherman known as Laa Baa who was kidnapped with four others by the Abu Sayyaf group in Sabah waters in January, was killed in Patikul, Sulu, Philippines yesterday.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Curfew in ESSZone waters extended until Sept 17
The curfew in the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone), scheduled to end at 6 pm tomorrow, has been extended until Sept 17
Tue Sep 01 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024