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Article: Better security with stronger military presence
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- April 9, 2001
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New Straits Times
04-09-2001
Better security with stronger military presence
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: National
SEMPORNA, Sun. - Strengthening the military presence on the east coast of Sabah has improved the security situation and revived public confidence, Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Shafie Apdal said.
He said the success was achieved through setting up military bases on strategic islands and stepping up joint operations with the Philippines Navy.
Shafie, who is the Member of Parliament for Semporna, said the co- operation between the Malaysian armed forces and police in monitoring the situation from Kudat to Tawau would also continue.
The joint operations ...