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
Continuous rain in eastern Sabah until Jan 13 - MetMalaysia
Thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds are expected to occur in the interior and east of the Peninsula as well as western Sabah.
Mon Jan 09 2023
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
Continuous rain warning in Sabah, Sarawak from Feb 5-7 - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia has forecast continuous rain in eastern Sabah as well as in central and western Sarawak from Feb 5 to 7.
Wed Feb 02 2022
Three held over alleged deviant teachings in Kinabatangan
The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) detained three illegal immigrants over their alleged involvement in the 'Wali Tujuh' deviant teaching activities last night.
Wed Feb 02 2022
Strong winds to continue in eastern Sabah - MetMalaysia
Strong winds in eastern Sabah are expected to continue until Jan 18 that could cause increased humidity leading to potential continuous rain in that region.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Continuous rain forecast in Johor, Sabah and Sarawak following monsoonal surge - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia is forecasting a monsoonal surge from Dec 27-30, which could cause continuous rain in eastern Johor, eastern Sabah and western Sarawak between Dec 28-30.
Thu Dec 23 2021
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
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
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
Security under control, go out and vote - ESSCom chief
Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) commander Datuk Ahmad Fuad Othman has assured the people that the security situation is under control and that they should not fear going out to vote.
Tue Sep 22 2020
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
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
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
Government to improve ESSCom areas, Dewan Rakyat told
The government will amend and improve the area and time of the curfew in the hotspot areas of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) based on intelligence and information from security forces.
Thu Aug 27 2020
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
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