Drug Smuggling In ESSZone Grows More Complex, Requires Continuous Enforcement – ESSCOM
KOTA KINABALU, April 19 2026 — Drug smuggling activities in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) are not only still active, but authorities have also found that operations are becoming increasingly complex and organised, posing a persistent security threat that requires continuous enforcement. Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) commander Datuk Victor Sanjos said that although […]
Moderate 5.9-magnitude Quake Hits Northern Sumatra
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 2026 — A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 4.06 am today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said in a statement that the quake, at a depth of 18 kilometres, occurred 67 km west of Nias, Indonesia. However, there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia. […]
DSA, NatSec Asia 2026 Opens Tomorrow With 1,400 International Companies
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 2026 — The Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NatSec) Asia 2026 exhibition opens tomorrow and runs through Thursday, bringing together approximately 1,400 international companies from over 60 countries. The 19th edition of this biennial event will be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), showcasing cutting-edge […]
About 200 Houses Razed In Sandakan Water Village Fire
SANDAKAN, April 19 2026 — About 200 stilt houses were destroyed in a fire at the Kampung Bahagia water village here early this morning. Sandakan Fire and Rescue Station chief Jimmy Lagung said his department received a call on the fire at 1.32 am. He said firefighting operations are still ongoing and the blaze has […]