Malaysia, Indonesia to boost border patrols to curb militancy


- Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia would be adding five more joint command posts along the borders of Sabah, Sarawak and Kalimantan to curb any possible militant movement in the region.

Defence Minster Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (pic) said this is in addition to the four posts already set up along the borders of Sabah and Sarawak.

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