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Malaysian authorities crack down on maritime security in Sabah

Malaysian authorities crack down on maritime security in Sabah
Stung by the recent spate of kidnappings, Malaysia is cracking down on all foreign vessels entering and exiting the east coast of Sabah, insisting that they must now follow designated routes, especially in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone), with immediate effect, local reports said.

Home Minister Zahid Hamidi was quoted as saying that all foreign vessels must follow the seven gazetted entry zones into Sabah or face action under Malaysian law.

A Chinese national fish farm manager was kidnapped by five armed men from Pulau Baik near Lahad Datu on the east coast near the border with the Philippines earlier this week and is believed to have been brought to the southern Philippines.

Last month, the same group of rebels, believed to be from the same notorious Abu Sayyaf group, kidnapped a Chinese tourist and an employee from a dive resort in the area.

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