The curfew, which was extended for the 209th time under Section 31(4) of the Police Act 1967, was first implemented on July 16, 2014.
The curfew, which was extended for the 209th time under Section 31 of the Police Act 1967, was first implemented on July 16, 2014.Under the curfew, residents in areas covered by the rule are required to stay at home from 6pm to 6am while outsiders are not allowed to enter the curfew zones. Acting Sabah Police Commissioner DCP Datuk Jauteh Dikun said the curfew covered areas up to three nautical miles off Sandakan, Beluran, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna and Tawau.
“Our intelligence sources detected that KFR gangs as well as the Abu Sayyaf group were still attempting to enter the country’s waters and carry out kidnapping activities and other cross-border crimes,” he said in a statement.The curfew, he added, would also ensure the safety of international researchers or foreign tourists visiting islands in Sabah.
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