Lahad Datu: Maritime agency to erect sentry post in Felda Sahabat to curb intrusion, piracy


LAHAD DATU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will construct a sentry post in Felda Sahabat to curb illegal intrusion and piracy in the waters near the land scheme.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Ahmad Maslan said it was also aimed at strengthening the level of security for settlers of the Felda land scheme and local residents in line with the formation of the Sabah Special Security Area announced Thursday.

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Courts and Crime , Lahad Datu , Sabah , MMEA , Sulu

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