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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Woman caught on smuggling boat near Tawau as skipper flees into sea
TAWAU: A local woman has been detained after being found on board a boat allegedly used to smuggle contraband goods and ferry undocumented migrants from Indonesia. The 37-year-old was the sole occupant of the outboard engine-powered boat when it was intercepted near a makeshift landing area along Jalan Apas, some 5km from Tawau, on Tuesday. The joint operation, led by the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom), also resulted in the seizure of the boat, the outboard engine, various goods, and a lorry parked nearby — believed to have been waiting to collect cargo from the Indonesian side of Pulau Sebatik, which borders Malaysia. Esscom Commander Datuk Victor Sanjos said the skipper and another passenger managed to escape by jumping into the water as the raiding team approached. "Checks on the goods — mostly food items — and the passenger, who is a Malaysian citizen, revealed that the cargo originated from across the border but was not accompanied by any documentation," he said. "The seized items and the woman have been referred to the Customs Department for further investigation, including to determine whether she was complicit in the smuggling attempt alongside those who fled." In a separate operation on Monday, Esscom detained three men during a raid at a petrol station along Jalan Apas. Items worth over RM300,000, including fuel and vehicles, were seized. The suspects, aged between 31 and 37, were allegedly caught purchasing some 1,300 litres of diesel and transferring it into modified tanks and containers in three four-wheel-drive vehicles. Victor said the suspects would be referred to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry for investigation under price control regulations. He stressed that there would be no let-up in enforcement operations against smugglers and traffickers along the border, urging local communities to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Daily Express
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Role of journalists hailed in east Sabah security
Published on: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 14, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: According to Victor, journalistic writing can depict the real situation and level of security in Sabah, especially in the eastern region, and he acknowledged that engaging articles can attract both domestic and international tourists. LAHAD DATU: Journalists are important partners of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom), serving as liaisons between the security forces and the maritime community. Esscom commander Datuk Victor Sanjos acknowledged the significant contribution of the journalist community in disseminating accurate information on security issues in Sabah, particularly in the Eastern Sabah Safety Zone (ESS Zone). Advertisement 'I hope the cooperation between journalists and Esscom will continue to be sustainable because the media, as a partner of Esscom, plays an important role as the eyes and ears of the security forces,' he told Bernama. He said journalists also function as the 'voice' of the security forces in ensuring that the well-being and peace of the maritime community on the east coast of Sabah is maintained. 'In conjunction with Hawana (National Journalists' Day), I hope our media partner will continue to grow and deliver factual and engaging stories that serve as a source of inspiration to the community. According to Victor, journalistic writing can depict the real situation and level of security in Sabah, especially in the eastern region, and he acknowledged that engaging articles can attract both domestic and international tourists. In conjunction with Hawana, celebrated on May 29 each year, he expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all media practitioners. 'Happy Hawana to all journalists, I appreciate the role of journalists and I thank you for the cooperation and assistance of our media partner all this time,' he said. Hawana 2025 will take place at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur from June 13 to 15, with the highlight of the celebration, to be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, scheduled for June 14. More than 1,000 media practitioners, representatives of local journalist associations, and media delegates from Asean member states are expected to attend, bringing together the professional media fraternity and industry experts to exchange ideas and forge strategic partnerships. Themed 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI and Safeguarding Ethics', Hawana 2025, organised by the Ministry of Communications through Bernama as the implementing agency, will feature various events, including a media forum jointly organised with the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) on June 14 and a two-day Hawana carnival and exhibition at Sunway Putra Mall starting June 13. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
