LAHAD DATU : Security forces
have launched an attack on the intruders in Kampung Tanduo, Felda Sahabat here
this morning.
12.45pm: The Malaysian
embassy in the Philippines has suspended its operations from today as several
groups protested in front of the building in Makati
12.30pm: Minister in the
Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri
Nazri Aziz said Malaysia is not at war with the Philippines government as the
intruders are not recognised by the Philippine government. He said If they are
detained, they will face criminal
charges including for murder.
11.10am: Inspector-General
of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said the attack on the intruders is on-going and
there is an exchange of fire between security forces and the culprits. However,
as of now, no casualties were reported on the Malaysian side.
10.00am: Six vessels, two
each from the Navy, marine police and Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency were
earlier seen leaving the marine police jetty
9.15am: Three fighter jets bombed Kampung Tanduo
before troops went in
8.58am: The Lahad Datu
district hospital has also been put on alert.
Police personnel have
cordoned off the emergency area in the hospital in preparation for casualties.
8.49am: In Kampung E,
located closest to Kampung Tanduo where the armed intruders are hiding said
they were jolted by loud sound of explosiions that caused thin windows to
shatter.
Glass doors at the media
centre here, some 5km away shook several times from 7am.
8.25am: Villagers fled from
the area as several exploisions were heard.
Fighter jets and helicopters
are also seen.
7.30am: Prime Minister Datuk
Seri Najib Razak issued a statement announcing the attack on intruders (NST)
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