Eastern Sabah Security Command reinforced protection measures across the region ahead of the state legislative assembly dissolution and the 17th state election. Commander Datuk Victor Sanjos said on Sunday that personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police, Malaysian Armed Forces, and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency maintain heightened awareness to protect sovereignty and civilian welfare. Simultaneous elections in the southern Philippines require additional vigilance as security forces monitor overlapping political processes in Sabah.
Victor urged journalists and analysts to adopt the term Eastern Sabah Safety Zone when describing the area rather than eastern coast references. The zone encompasses land, sea, and air domains across 10 districts: Kudat, Pitas, Kota Marudu, Beluran, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna, and Tawau. Forces will deploy to designated positions immediately after the assembly dissolves to guarantee peaceful voting conditions free from threats or interference.
Victor urged journalists and analysts to adopt the term Eastern Sabah Safety Zone when describing the area rather than eastern coast references. The zone encompasses land, sea, and air domains across 10 districts: Kudat, Pitas, Kota Marudu, Beluran, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna, and Tawau. Forces will deploy to designated positions immediately after the assembly dissolves to guarantee peaceful voting conditions free from threats or interference.
