‘Curfew in Esszone vital for high security’

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah police say there is a need to continue with the curfew in the waters off the east coast to prevent the encroachment of terrorists and criminals who can threaten the safety of the local population, international researchers and tourists.

“We have intelligence reports indicating that kidnap-for-ransom groups and Abu Sayyaf militants are still trying to commit cross-border crime.