Government gets tough on Sabah’s east coast

Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi

LAHAD DATU: All foreign vessels entering and exiting the east coast of Sabah must now follow designated routes, especially in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone), with immediate effect.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi said there were seven gazetted entry zones into Sabah and all foreign vessels must follow the legal entry route or face action under Malaysian law.