Published on: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 |
Tawau: The United States Navy (USN) has expressed satisfaction over the level of security in Malaysian waters since the 2002 kidnap incident at Pulau Sipadan.
This was reflected in the increase in the influx of foreign tourists, including those from the United States of America.
This was disclosed Malaysian Chief of Staff Joint Force Headquarters Rear Admiral Dato Jamil Osman to the media, after accompanying USN Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Robert F Willard during his visit to the Malaysian armed forces base at Kukusan, in Tawau, and Ops Pasir Putih.
Also present was Kukusan Camp commander Sheikh Mokhsin Sheikh Hassan.
Jamil pointed out that security in Malaysian waters, particularly in the East Coast of Sabah, would be further boosted with the installation of the first phase of the Coastal Surveillance Radar System, early next month.
This system would help the country maintain a high sense of alert in security against the movements of illegal immigrants and terrorist potential, he said.
During his visit, Willard was briefed on the implementation and effectiveness and success of the joint operations involving the Malaysian army, navy and air force units and the police as well as the Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (APPM).
This reflected the Government's top priority on security.
Willard and his entourage later visited Pulau Dinawan, Pulau Ligitan, Pulau Sipadang, Pulau Mabul and the Roach reefs.
