LAHAD DATU: It has been 11 years since the Lahad Datu stand-off, where Sulu armed militia from southern Philippines staged an armed attack on the east coast of Sabah.
The presence of hundreds of Sulu militia was detected on Feb 11, 2013 at Kampung Tanduo, a small village nestled in the far end of Felda Sahabat, about 120km from Lahad Datu town.The terrorists, who were divided into several small groups, later encroached into other areas, including the neighbouring district of Semporna.
Sharing the economic recovery in Lahad Datu, its District Officer Firuz Idzualdeen Benetty Mohd Dzul said the establishment of the Eastern Sabah Security Command was a crucial step by the Government in elevating the district to its present state.
Firuz Idzualdeen said, over the last four years, there were no kidnapping cases for ransom recorded at the national waters, following various operations coordinated by Esscom. “We are stepping up efforts to lure industry players to return to the district as Lahad Datu has abundant economic opportunities to offer in addition to its strategic location for tourism,” he added.
“Last year, we recorded 10,000 tourist arrivals from abroad, drawing them to popular spots such as the Tabin Wild Life Park, Danum Valley and the diving locations in Darvel Bay, that is the Blue Reef Ring. Meanwhile, Esscom Commander Datuk Victor Sanjos said efforts by the agency in coordinating integration security operations involving the Royal Malaysia Police, ATM and APMM, contributed significantly to Lahad Datu’s economic recovery.
“Relatively, this area remains stable with Esscom; cooperation from the security forces at the Esszone managed to retain its zero incidence record of kidnapping since Jan 15, 2020 to date. “This development is assisted by military operations and enforcement actions by Philippines security forces which managed to cripple the ASG or KFRG activities.” he added.
The app is not meant to track down their movement but for ensuring their safety.“In case of an emergency, an individual only needs to press one button on the app and information will directly reach the Esscom Operation Centre, hence making it easier for us to trace them,” he added.
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