Curfew in Esszone extended
Published on: Thursday, November 07, 2019
KOTA KINABALU: The curfew in the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone), which ends today (Thursday), has been extended until Nov 22, said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Omar Mammah (pic).
Omar, in a statement Wednesday, said the curfew from 6pm to 6am covered the waters off Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Sandakan and Beluran.
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With the enforcement of the curfew, people living in the area were required to stay indoors and others were not allowed to enter or be in the declared area between 6pm and 6am as stipulated, he said.
“The curfew order is being extended to ensure that the area is not encroached upon by terrorists who can threaten the safety of researchers and foreign tourists visiting the resort islands.
“It is also to ensure the safety and well-being of Sabahans in the Esszone,” he said.
Omar said the curfew would also facilitate enforcement and monitoring of boat movements while the presence of security forces would provide a sense of security for chalet operators and fishermen in the area.
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