Pirate attacks off Sabah’s east coast ‘almost non-existent’ now, says Tok Mat

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Pirate attacks off Sabah’s east coast ‘almost non-existent’ now, says Tok Mat
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Defence minister Mohamad Hasan says the improved security is due to tighter border monitoring from Simpang Mengayau to Semporna.

Mohamad Hasan said Sabah’s territorial waters and border, especially in the Sulu Sea, are jointly monitored by Malaysian and Philippine security forces.

Mohamad, or who is also known as Tok Mat, said that the ministry is in the midst of acquiring 16 to 20 high-speed patrol boats to rival those used by pirates and smugglers.“At all times, six different zones are monitored by various units, including the air force, navy, as well as Malay regiment soldiers,” he said, responding to a supplementary question from Andi Suryady Bandy .

“Kidnapping or extortion activities have greatly decreased. When I was on Pulau Berhala , the residents were happy that they could now go out to sea without the fear of having to face any potential threat.

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