27 September 2016

News Story: Malaysia lengthens curfew in waters near Philippines

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia has decided to lengthen a curfew in waters near the Philippines, the country’s news agency Bernama reported.

Accordingly, the curfew in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) of Malaysia’s Sabah state, which ended on September 24, has been extended to October 10.

Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun said the curfew covers waters of seven eastern districts of the state, including Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Lahad, Kinabatang, Sandakan and Beluran.

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