KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the Philippines are continuing efforts to seek a peaceful resolution, 21 days into the armed intruders incident in Lahad Datu, Sabah.
Towards this end, Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia J. Eduardo Malaya and Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Jose Brilliantes today met with Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Tun Hussein in Lahad Datu Monday.
So far, neither party has issued any statement on the meeting.
On behalf of the Filipino government, Brillantes and Malaya offered their help to seek a peaceful resolution, at a brief meeting with Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar Sunday.
On Feb 25, Brillantes arrived on a humanitarian consular mission to assist the Philippines Embassy in Malaysia handle the self-proclaimed Sulu Sultanate armed intruders who have been in Lahad Datu since Feb 9.
Two separate clashes between security forces and the armed group at Kampung Tanduo, Lahad Datu last Friday and Kampung Sri Jaya, Simunul, Semporna, last Saturday, have claimed the lives of nine policemen and 19 intruders.
Ismail made an assurance saying the security situation in Kunak, Sandakan and Semporna was under control with the help of the Malaysian Armed Forces.
"So far the situation is still under control and there is no chaos as blown out of proportion in the social media networks," he told a joint press conference with Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin in Lahad Datu.
He also emphasised that police morale was high despite losing eight of their personnel.
Ismail's assurance was backed up by the Armed Forces chief who said they have mobilised additional personnel to help police maintain peace in the state's east coast area.
"We will help police restore people's faith in the level of security in Sabah," said Zulkifeli.
He said the armed forces has now formed the second line of defence in handling the situation by strengthening tactical logistics and battalions from outside Sabah.
A Bernama survey of Felda Sahabat 17 in Lahad Datu found security forces mobilising an armored tank unit in the area.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Kampung Sri Jaya, Simunul was calm Monday.
A Bernama survey found the entrance to the water village and its vicinity being guarded by the armed forces and police. The security forces have advised the remaining residents to be alert.
The situation in Semporna was calm and under control, although it was rather quiet compared to normal times, and Lahad Datu was reported to be calm as well.
Towards this end, Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia J. Eduardo Malaya and Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Jose Brilliantes today met with Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Tun Hussein in Lahad Datu Monday.
So far, neither party has issued any statement on the meeting.
On behalf of the Filipino government, Brillantes and Malaya offered their help to seek a peaceful resolution, at a brief meeting with Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar Sunday.
On Feb 25, Brillantes arrived on a humanitarian consular mission to assist the Philippines Embassy in Malaysia handle the self-proclaimed Sulu Sultanate armed intruders who have been in Lahad Datu since Feb 9.
Two separate clashes between security forces and the armed group at Kampung Tanduo, Lahad Datu last Friday and Kampung Sri Jaya, Simunul, Semporna, last Saturday, have claimed the lives of nine policemen and 19 intruders.
Ismail made an assurance saying the security situation in Kunak, Sandakan and Semporna was under control with the help of the Malaysian Armed Forces.
"So far the situation is still under control and there is no chaos as blown out of proportion in the social media networks," he told a joint press conference with Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin in Lahad Datu.
He also emphasised that police morale was high despite losing eight of their personnel.
Ismail's assurance was backed up by the Armed Forces chief who said they have mobilised additional personnel to help police maintain peace in the state's east coast area.
"We will help police restore people's faith in the level of security in Sabah," said Zulkifeli.
He said the armed forces has now formed the second line of defence in handling the situation by strengthening tactical logistics and battalions from outside Sabah.
A Bernama survey of Felda Sahabat 17 in Lahad Datu found security forces mobilising an armored tank unit in the area.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Kampung Sri Jaya, Simunul was calm Monday.
A Bernama survey found the entrance to the water village and its vicinity being guarded by the armed forces and police. The security forces have advised the remaining residents to be alert.
The situation in Semporna was calm and under control, although it was rather quiet compared to normal times, and Lahad Datu was reported to be calm as well.
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We want the best solution ever.
This issue has caused so much furious.
Peaceful resolution, a key to succeed.
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the time was now right for Malaysia to seriously consider the setting up of such council to enhance the administration of justice.
Accusing the government of orchestrating the intrusion in Lahad Datu, Sabah is a despicable act, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Najib said it could have only been made by people without feelings and that they should be rejected by the people.
The intrusion of Malaysia by foreign groups has led to the loss of soldiers. It is heartbreaking to go to the airport to receive the bodies of national heroes.
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar has denied rumours of a ‘possible traitor’ among the security forces.
He said the rumour could be a ploy to create apprehension among members of the Royal Malaysia Police.
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