KINABALU: Security measures in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (EssZone) will not be relaxed even though the area is now safe and calm, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani.

He said the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) personnel will not be complacent and will not compromise nor be lax in looking after national security.

“The authorities will continue to redouble their efforts so that we are always prepared regardless of the situation. Thank God for the current calm and under-control situation.

“The coastal area of the East Coast in Sabah is exposed to various threats, not only at the border but also issues involving several demands from certain parties, that always cause problems and threaten the wellbeing and security in Sabah,” he said. — Bernama