Tag: Sabah

  • Fresh kidnaps off Malaysia

    Malaysian police confirm unidentified gunmen seized Indonesians from boat off eastern state Malaysia: 3 Indonesians kidnapped off east Sabah By P Prem Kumar Police confirmed Sunday that three Indonesian nationals […]

  • Abu Sayyaf release 4 hostages

    Militant group frees hostages. Abu Sayyafs release 4 Indonesian hostages The four Indonesian sailors who were seized by Abu Sayyaf bandits off Semporna, Sabah, were released Wednesday in the province […]

  • Malaysia’s floating base

    Former anti-piracy ship gets new role. Navy ship becomes security base off eastern Sabah KOTA KINABALU: The Navy has taken delivery of the fleet auxiliary vessel Bunga Mas Lima which […]

  • Sabah cops probe piracy attempt

    Two fishermen wounded in attack. Sabah cops probe piracy attempt near Banggi Island John Joseph Two Vietnamese fishermen shot by alleged Filipino pirates. KOTA KINABALU: Police are investigating a shooting […]

  • M’sian navy ship lost off Sabah

    Gunboat goes missing in rough weather. Stormy seas or piracy? Malaysian Navy ship lost off Sabah coast The Royal Malaysian Navy has lost contact with one of its gunboats off […]

  • Royal Malaysian Navy combats threats

    Piracy, robbery and smuggling all regional issues.  How the Royal Malaysian Navy plans to combat trans-border maritime threats in the Sabah region Contributor:  Defence IQ Press In the context of […]

  • German couple in hands of ASG

    Philippines: German cruising couple abducted in April in hands of ASG Bandits Recent reports in local media indicate that the two German cruisers who went missing last April on their […]

  • Navy ready to protect Sabah waters

    Royal Malaysian Navy steps up security. Navy ready to protect Sabah waters BY MUGUNTAN VANAR KOTA KINABALU: The Royal Malaysian Navy, which has helped thwart pirates in international waters, is well […]

  • Use satellite to monitor waters: MP

    The Government has been urged to consider using satellite to monitor maritime activities  Use satellite to monitor Sabah’s waters: MP Kuala Lumpur: The Government has been urged to consider using satellite […]

  • Malaysia: forces intercept 8 vessels

    Malaysian security forces intercepted eight vessels from the southern Philippines Malaysian security forces intercept eight vessels attempting to enter Sabah waters BY RUBEN SARIO KOTA KINABALU: Malaysian security forces intercepted eight […]