From GMA News (Apr 2): Malaysian security operations in Sabah now in 'stabilization' stage
The Malaysian government's operations against the followers of Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III on Tuesday entered a third stage, which is focused on stabilization, Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin said.
According to a report by Malaysia's state-run Bernama news agency, Zulkifeli said this stage seeks to restore public confidence in the security situation and facilitate the people's return to their homes.
"Soldiers will be stationed in the affected villages to enable the residents to go about their daily routine without fear," added Zulkifeli.
Under the third stage, Zulkifeli explained that the army and police will hold joint patrols using armored vehicles. Residents forced to flee their homes will be allowed to return.
Previous stages of the operations were “offensives”, which started March 5, and “mopping-up” where the remnants of Kiram's men were hunted down.
Meanwhile, a separate Bernama report quoted Zulkifeli as saying the operations against Kiram's followers will continue despite the coming 13th General Elections.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/302104/news/nation/malaysian-security-operations-in-sabah-now-in-stabilization-stage
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