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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia n authorities defended their decision to evict hundreds of sea nomads from their homes off the coast of Sabah state this week, saying it was aimed at boosting security and combating cross-border crime.More than 500 people from the Bajau Laut , a mostly stateless sea-faring community who live on rickety houseboats or coastal huts built on stilts, saw their homes demolished or burned by enforcement officials this week, local activists have said.
Liew said evacuation notices were sent to 273 unauthorized settlements last month, with 138 structures demolished between Tuesday and Thursday in "hot spots" around the Tun Sakaran Marine Park, a tourism attraction known for its diving spots.Citing police sources, Liew alleged that some homeowners had burned their own houses to gain sympathy and go viral on social media.The operation was carried out taking into account security factors, including cross-border crime, she said.
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