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| The government's 'unconvincing actions' via negotiations had 'legitimised' the Sulu army's demands and made us a laughing stock, said STAR chief Jeffrey Kitingan. |
By Raymond Tombung
KOTA KINABALU: Is the incursion of more than 100 armed Filipino men from the alleged royal Sulu army an elaborate federal level Umno strategy to scare Sabahans into voting back the Barisan Nasional in the 13th general election?
Is that why the federal government and its top leaders – Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak included – seem unperturbed by the threats and demands of the Manila-acknowledged Sultan of Sulu Jamalul Kiram III and his men led by brother Raja Muda Abimuddin who are holed up in Lahad Datu since Feb 9?
Isn’t it possible that Putrajaya and Manila are in cahoots? After all, it has been reported in the Philippine media that President Benigno Aquino was “informed of the incursions from Day One”. Also noteworthy is that Malaysia took credit as peacemaker in the long-drawn insurgency in the southern Philippines.
This would explain the police and security forces’ gentle handling of the situation when it would otherwise be treated as a breach of national security.
It all seems to point towards an orchestrated siege, said Sabah State Reform Party (STAR) chief Jeffrey Kitingan today.
Said Jeffrey: “This new form of fear-mongering makes sense knowing BN’s desperation in wanting to hold on to power in the light of the ruling coalition’s lowest level of popularity and support at the moment.”
He said the way the tense situation is being handled supported this theory, pointing out to the fact that neither Najib nor Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein had made any effort to explain the real situation in Lahad Datu in spite of the many inconsistencies on the information received by the people.
“The numerous rumours of disturbances like in Kota Kinabalu and other areas spreading through social networks like Facebook add credence to the theory of the intrusion being orchestrated to frighten the people of Sabah,” he said.
Jeffrey added that international reports of various Sulu Sultans claiming Sabah as their rightful homeland and the intruders as members of their royal army as well as the Malaysian government’s tentative handling of the incursion have only lent intrigue to the situation.
Unconvincing actions
He also pointed out that by the government’s “unconvincing actions” via negotiations, it had “legitimised” their actions.
“We are becoming a laughing stock under the scrutiny of international observation.
“We are talking of an intrusion by military units in full gear and [the use of] weapons like M-16, the deadliest gun in army warfare.
“Why can’t they treat this as a flagrant criminal act, a breach of national security and a violation of Malaysian sovereignty?
“By negotiating, the government is giving a lot of legitimacy to the intruders as if they have some sort of rights.
“It’s also not amusing that the story is unfolding to portray the heroic acts of the intruders. It’s making the police and army look weak and indecisive,” said Jeffrey.
He also questioned the efficiency of Malaysia’s security apparatus in the incident.
“Where were the national military intelligence and tip-off of the impending intrusion or invasion so it could be pre-empted?
“The government must explain where were the navy, marine police and its security patrols? Where was the whole security apparatus with helicopters, tanks and heavy artillery? They should have been called in.
“[Everything points to] an orchestrated show and drama because the other components of a real invasion are missing,” he said.
I was just thinking why have to blame the government.
ReplyDeleteThat is just typical of the opposition to blame the government.
DeleteMALAYA'S FOREIGN INVASION SCARE USED TO JUSTIFY FORMATION OF MALAYSIA
Delete“The numerous rumours of disturbances like in Kota Kinabalu and other areas spreading through social networks like Facebook add credence to the theory of the intrusion being orchestrated to frighten the people of Sabah,” he said (J Kitingan).
This comment remimds us of Malaya's 1960s "foreign invasion" scare campaign to convince North Borneo and Sarawak people that Malaysia was good for them as Malaya (the big brother) could protect them from foreign invasion.
This promise embodied in the Malaysia Agreement has again and again been proven false with the UMNO policy of mas transmigration of Illegals and now failing to stop the 300 armed men from sailing into Sabah waters.
If the Malaysian police were that alert and efeficient to stop 3 AL JAZEERA reporters- how come they were asleep during t he foreign invasion.
How come the armed raiders below the radar?
Did they let them through with KL approval?
So again while Kuala Lumpur may be cynically exploiting the stand off to show off its negotiating finesse, it has failed to protect Sabahans from invasion!
This is one of the "cons" or flase promises which people opposing formation of Malaysia were saying about the Malayan promises 50 years ago!
In the end Malaya only wanted Sabah territory for its wealth.
Still convinced to have Sabah stay in Malaysia?
If not demand to take Sabah out of Malaysia like Singapore.
If Singapore can leave so are Sabah and Sarawak FREE to go!
The government will never satisfy everyone.
Delete(From a comment by in Borneo Herald)
DeleteWHY DIDN'T MALAYSIAN POLICE STOP 300 ARMED INVADERS IN THE FIRST PLACE & NOT 3 J0URNALISTS???
It is surprising that the Malaysian Police is so efficient in stopping 3 journalists from going to Tanduo BUT were asleep when 300 armed men in many boats could slip past their watch!
Can we trust Malaya to protect us from invasion which they promised to do in 1963 to entice us into Malaysia??
They failed to perform all their promised from the 20 Points Agreement to "security and prosperity"
The Brunei Malay Sultanate did not trust UMNO and decided wisely not to "join Malaysia".
We are paying for our foolish mistake!
Najib yang juga Pengerusi BN berkata rakyat juga perlu menolak pemimpin yang menganggap dirinya lebih besar daripada parti pada pilihan raya umum ini kerana asas perjuangan parti adalah lebih besar daripada kepentingan individu.
DeleteBeliau berkata perkara paling penting ialah perjuangan untuk membela nasib rakyat dan melaksanakan pembangunan demi kepentingan rakyat perlu diteruskan.
"Kita perlu ingat bahawa pemimpin datang dan boleh pergi...patah tumbuh hilang berganti. Kita kehilangan pemimpin tempatan, tetapi dia tidak boleh lebih besar daripada parti.
Delete"Perjuangan masih boleh diteruskan...hendak jalan kita boleh bagi jalan, hendak sekolah boleh diluluskan dan hendak loji air kita boleh luluskan," katanya.
Musa Aman 'brief' PM situasi di Lahad Datu
DeleteDatuk Seri Najib Razak tiba di padang pekan Papar Sabah bagi menghadiri majlis Pemimpin Bersama Rakyat, tengah hari ini.
Perdana Menteri ditemani isteri, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor dan Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Musa Aman. Program di sini adalah sebahagian daripada sesi lawatan Perdana Menteri di Sabah.
DeleteKehadiran Perdana Menteri disambut pemimpin Barisan Nasional (BN) Sabah dan kira-kira 30,000 masyarakat pelbagai kaum sekitar Papar.
DeleteNajib yang dalam rangka lawatan dua hari ke Sabah mulai semalam, turut dihidangkan makanan tradisi Cina 'Yee Sang' sempena sambutan Tahun Baharu Cina.
DeleteAs usual, the government is always to blame, according to the opposition.
DeleteTurut hadir Presiden Pertubuhan Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut Bersatu (Upko) Tan Sri Bernard Dompok, Presiden Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, Pengerusi MCA Negeri Datuk Edward Khoo, Pengerusi MIC Negeri Datuk V. Jothi dan Pengerusi Gerakan Negeri Datuk Gordon Leong.
DeleteSetiausaha Barisan Nasional (BN) Sabah Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan berkata antara perkara yang dibincang ketika bersarapan ialah perkembangan terkini kejadian sekumpulan rakyat asing menyamar sebagai anggota tentera dan cuba menceroboh perairan negara di Lahad Datu Selasa lepas.
Perdana menteri diberitahu mengenai perkembangan kejadian itu oleh Ketua Menteri Sabah Datuk Seri Musa Aman yang sebelum itu diberi taklimat oleh polis.
DeleteAbdul Rahman berkata selain kejadian itu, Najib meminta pemimpin BN negeri meningkatkan usaha mendekatkan diri kepada rakyat, terutama dalam memastikan sokongan rakyat berpihak kepada BN pada pilihan raya umum akan datang.
DeleteDatuk Seri Najib Tun Razak berkata, kerajaan sedang berunding agar sekumpulan orang asing bersenjata api yang menceroboh masuk ke kawasan pesisir Pantai Tandao berdekatan Felda Sahabat 17, Lahad Datu dekat sini kelmarin, keluar dari negara ini secara aman.
"Mana-mana negara pun sama, hatta Amerika Syarikat yang merupakan kuasa besar dunia pun sempadannya turut dibolosi hingga rakyat Mexico turut dapat menceroboh masuk," kata beliau.
DeleteBiasa lah kerajaan sentiasa menjadi sasaran untuk dikritik dan disalahkan.
DeleteWhat ever it is we hope the government will act soon to eliminate the problem and to get it over soonest possible.
DeleteWe cannot simply be threatened and forced to accept unreasonable demands, especially on demanding land to be given to them as reported.
DeleteThe people in the east coast of Sabah should not feel worried and fearful of the intrusion of an armed group of people from Sulu as the situation is under control by the security forces.
DeleteCommanding officer of the 516th regiment of the Territorial Army for east coast of Sabah, Brigadier General Tan Sri Liew Yun Fah, gave the assurance after visiting Lahad Datu on Feb 19.
DeleteJangan cuba bangkitkan isu.
ReplyDelete"Pembangkang bermimpi di siang hari untuk tawan Beaufort, Papar, Kimanis dan Tuaran...semua mereka nak tawan tetapi sebenar Sabah tetap dengan BN," katanya disambut sorakan gemuruh daripada penduduk pelbagai lapisan masyarakat yang hadir.
DeleteParlimen Beaufort kini diwakili bekas timbalan menteri perumahan dan kerajaan tempatan Datuk Seri Lajim Ukin. Pada Julai tahun lepas, Lajim mengumumkan peletakan jawatan sebagai ketua Umno bahagian Beaufort dan mengetuai pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) Pakatan Perubahan Sabah (PPS) yang menyokong pakatan pembangkang.
Najib yang juga Pengerusi BN berkata rakyat juga perlu menolak pemimpin yang menganggap dirinya lebih besar daripada parti pada pilihan raya umum ini kerana asas perjuangan parti adalah lebih besar daripada kepentingan individu.
DeleteThe Prime Minister and the IGP has called on the people not to make too much speculation on the case.
DeletePihak kerajaan sedang menangani kes ini, kita biarlah pihak tentera dan polis menjalankan tugas mereka.
DeleteThe authority will always be able to settle the disputes without bloodbath.
DeleteTime is running out for more than 100 Filipino gunmen holed up at the seaside village of Tanduo as Malaysian security officials declared that the negotiations were over.
ReplyDeletePolice, army and maritime security forces have tightened their circle around the village within Felda Sahabat 17 after negotiations with the gunmen, who called themselves the royal armed forces of the Sulu Sultanate, came to a halt.
DeleteBukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order director Datuk Salleh Mat Rasid confirmed in Kota Kinabalu that the negotiations were over and the authorities were ready to deport the armed group back to southern Philippines.
Delete“We are in the process of deporting them home,” he said after a walkabout with Sabah police chief Comm Datuk Hamza Taib at the Jesselton Point boat terminal here yesterday while taking part in the nationwide Ops Selamat 2 programme in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations here.
DeleteOn when the group, which is believed to include five women, will be deported, Comm Hamza said: “Soon.” Both he and Salleh declined to say how the group would be deported.
DeleteAt Felda Sabahat 17, where the group was holed up, General Operations Force personnel watched closely as seven Filipino gunmen approached a well near a kongsi to fetch water.
DeleteOne of them is believed to have asked why the security forces were stationed close to the mosque where they camped.
DeleteMeanwhile, Salleh also said Malaysia would not entertain the group's demands that it be recognised as the Sulu sultanate army and not be deported from Sabah.
Delete“We have told them to voice their demands through the proper channels,” he added.
DeleteHamza denied that a descendant of the Sulu sultanate and a relative of the armed group leader, Sultan Jamalul Kiram III, was assisting in the negotiations. “There is no personality with such a name involved,” he added.
DeleteHe also dismissed talk that the group had raised the Philippines flag in the village and denied reports from the Philippine media that about 1,000 more armed gunmen were on their way to Sabah from the island of Tawi Tawi.
Delete“We have the navy, marine police and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency maintaining security in our waters,” Hamza said. An AFP photographer was denied access some 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the stand-off site.
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DeleteThe group involved in the impasse has claimed to be adherents of the former Sulu sultanate, a regional power centre until its demise a century ago.
A Philippine military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP Friday the group was demanding an increase in the nominal amount Malaysia pays, under a long-standing agreement, to the heirs of the sultanate for possession of Sabah.
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DeleteSabah has a history of incursions by armed Philippine groups, and the prickly situation could test ties between the neighbours, who are fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
In the worst incident, guerrillas of the Islamic militant Abu Sayyaf movement seized 21 mostly Western tourists at the Sabah scuba diving resort of Sipadan in 2000. They were taken to Philippine islands and later ransomed.
DeleteYakin dengan kemampuan pihak berkuasa kita untuk menagani kes pencerobohan di Lahad Datu ini.
DeleteI'm sure the authorities are aware of what is going on and are trying to carry out their duties to resolve it.
DeleteTan Sri Ismail Omar also refuted some claims on social sites and rumors in the village Tanduo situation, said it is in the jurisdiction of the police and advise people to stop making assumptions and speculation.
DeleteWhat BN plan?
ReplyDeleteIsu ni membabitkan keselamatan negara. takkan kerajaan rancang semua ni untuk takutkan rakyat terutamanya di Sabah??
DeleteDiscussion has been made with the Philippine side and the intruders will be send home asap.
DeletePlease don't make so much stories.
ReplyDeletestories from unreliable sources should not be taken seriously.
DeleteOrang awam harus membezakan yang benar dan rekaan. Jangan terkena perangkap.
Deleteyeah , for example, theSTAR is a very reliable source.
DeleteHarus bijak menilai unsur berita yang disebarkan.
DeleteJeffrey u go and see yourself la.
ReplyDeleteJeffrey should go to Lahad Datu to see how the situation is being handled there for his own eyes
DeleteJK hanya pergunakan isu ni untuk kepentingan politik, bukan untuk penyelesaian.
DeletePandangan Jeffrey tidak membuktikan apa-apa, harus juga menilai keadaan sebenar.
DeleteItu cuma pandangan peribadi beliau.
DeleteLahad Datu is well.
ReplyDeleteLiew said he is happy to see Lahad Datu residents viewing this incident rationally and having confidence with the government and the security forces in handling the situation.
DeleteHe said the people should always understand the role of the government, the police force and the military in ensuring the safety of the people and security of the country.
DeleteEveryone should therefore keep their trust in the government and the security forces and not listen to rumours passed around by irresponsible parties through the various forms of communication channels.
DeleteLiew visited the operation room here to update himself of the current situation there and the status of the negotiations with the intruders.
DeleteJangan pertikaikan kredibiliti para tentera.
ReplyDeleteApapun, rakyat mengharapkan pihak berkuasa akan sedaya upaya dan penuh komitmen untuk memastikan keselamatan di Sabah terkawal.
Deletethere is no tentera u idiot.
DeleteTentera akan buat terbaik untuk menjamin keselamatan.
DeleteThe intrusion does not involve kidnapping or confinement of villagers and Malaysians.
ReplyDeleteUnsur keganasan harus dikenakan hukuman kuat.
Deletethe minister said the Royal Malaysian Police, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and the Malaysian Armed Forces were in the state of full preparedness in monitoring the situation and controlling the borders in the east coast of Sabah to prevent further intrusion.
ReplyDeleteWe should believe them.
ReplyDeleteIntrusion of soldiers only in Kg Tanduo.
ReplyDeleteJangan lagi mula pergaduhan.
ReplyDeleteKetua polis negara Tan Sri Ismail Omar menangkis tanggapan bahawa polis tidak bertindak dengan tegas ke atas kumpulan penceroboh dari negara Filipina yang kini dikepung pihak berkuasa di Lahad Datu.
ReplyDeleteKatanya, tanggapan seperti itu hanyalah satu andaian namun polis mengetahui “tahu apa yang kita buat”.
ReplyDelete“Anda boleh buat andaian, tapi saya nak mengesahkan kita tahu apa kita buat, banyak pertimbangan kita ambil kira untuk kepentingan semua,” katanya.
ReplyDeleteKatanya, pasukannya mahu melihat satu kesudahan yang baik dlam episod kumpulan penceroboh di Lahad Datu dan akan mengusir mereka pulang ke Filipina mengikut saluran undang-undang.
ReplyDeleteBeliau juga menggesa orang ramai agar tidak terpengaruh dengan berita dan maklumat menerusi media sosial yang kurang tepat kerana pihak polis sudah mengambil langkah yang perlu untuk membendung insiden itu.
ReplyDelete“Saya ada baca berita dan media sosial yang memberikan gambaran yang tidak tepat dan saya menyangkal semua itu.
ReplyDelete“Janganlah mudah sangat percaya dengan kata-kata itu kerana kita nak cari solusi terbaik untuk mengusir mereka ini ikut perundangan negara kita,” katanya pada sidang media di Kuala Lumpur pagi tadi.
ReplyDeleteMenurutnya lagi, polis sedang mengusahakan agar kumpulan itu pulang ke negara mereka secepat mungkin.
ReplyDeleteBagus, unsur keganasan dibawa kelaur dari Sabah.
Delete“Kita harapkan satu episod penyudah yang baik.
ReplyDeleteDoakan untuk keamanan negeri Sabah.mudah-mudahan kumpulan tersebut akan kembali semula ke negara asal mereka.
DeleteSemoga perbincangan mencapai keputusan yang memuaskan.
Delete“Kita hendak (ia berakhir) secepat mungkin,” katanya lagi selepas majlis penyampaian hadiah dan sijil penghargaan kepada pengguna jalan raya berhemah dalam Op Selamat 2 sempena tahun baru Cina.
ReplyDeleteBeliau mengulas mengenai tindakan polis ke atas kumpulan dari Filipina yang kini dikepung di Kampung Tanduo, Lahad Datu.
ReplyDeleteAkhbar Daily Express dari Sabah sebelum ini melaporkan kumpulan itu tiba pada jam 2 pagi Selasa lalu dengan membawa panji berlambang harimau dan mempunyai lima anggota wanita tanpa senjata.
ReplyDeleteKumpulan itu juga dilaporkan meyakinkan penduduk Kampung Tanduo yang diduduki mereka bahawa mereka datang dengan aman dan mahu memuktamadkan satu perjanjian.
ReplyDeletewe should rest assure for now that they are not here to harm us. Let the government settle this matter with them.
Deletemana-mana pihak tidak harus menimbulkan sebarang spekulasi atau pun andaian semata-mata.
ReplyDeleteDalam isu ni, lebih baik serahkan sepenuhnya pada pihak berkuasa.jika rakyat terus buat pendapat mereka sendiri, ini hanya akan membawa masalah lebih besar.
Deletekita juga perllu bijak menilai dan tidak mudah terpengaruh dengan sebarang spekulasi yang dimainkan.
ReplyDeletedue to election is approaching near, there will be many lies and accusation to confuse the people by the opposition.
DeleteHow is it umno/bn plan?
ReplyDeleteMusa Aman has urged the foreign intruders to return to their homeland to avoid any unwanted incident such as bloodshed in the event which will force the Malaysian security to take action.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the intruders will act rationally and give up the futile attempt and return to their homeland peacefully
ReplyDelete“What is important right now is that we are putting security first and want a peaceful ending to this and we do not want any bloodshed at this juncture,” -Musa Aman
ReplyDeleteWe need not to be worried as the police, military and marine coast guards had shown a high degree of professionalism and discipline in the face of the intrusion by followers of the Sulu sultan
ReplyDeleteJawapan terkini Hishammuddin mengenai pencerobohan warga Filipina di Lahad Datu
ReplyDeleteHishammuddin berkata kerajaan Malaysia bekerja rapat dengan kerajaan Filipina dalam menangani insiden itu. Mengenai permintaan kumpulan penceroboh dari selatan Filipina untuk berjumpa personaliti tertentu, beliau tidak memberi butiran lanjut tetapi berkata rundingan masih dijalankan.
“Saya ingin menegaskan bahawa ianya (insiden) bukan isu suku kaum dan ianya tidak kena mengena dengan pendirian atau kedaulatan dan sebagainya.
Delete“Tetapi dalam konteks kita, ini adalah bumi kita…ini adalah sesuatu yang menjejaskan keselamatan negara dan inilah yang kita tangani dengan bijaksana dengan cara di mana tidak ada mana-mana nyawa terkorban atau tumpah darah di bumi kita,” katanya.
DeleteKetika ditanya perkembangan terkini rundingan dengan kumpulan warga Filipina itu, Hishammuddin berkata rundingan setakat ini menunjukkan betapa profesionalnya pasukan keselamatan negara ini.
Delete“Kalau kita ambil tindakan, dari hari pertama sudah kita ambil tindakan namun keadaan begini kita tidak mahu ada nyawa yang terkorban untuk apa sahaja alasan sekalipun.
Delete“Sama ada insiden itu selesai dalam masa terdekat atau lama lagi, kita bergantung sangat kepada pihak-pihak (tentera, polis) yang lebih mahir dalam operasi ini,” katanya.
DeleteDitanya sama ada terdapat masa tertentu untuk menyelesaikan kes itu, beliau berkata tidak ada pihak yang boleh mengesahkannya buat masa ini.
DeleteMengenai kritikan pihak pembangkang yang mempersoalkan tindakan kerajaan menangani isu pencerobohan itu, Hissamuddin berkata mereka berhak berbuat demikian namun pemimpin pembangkang tidak pernah menghargai apa juga perkara yang baik yang dilakukan oleh kerajaan.
DeleteMengulas penyebaran insiden pencerobohan itu di “Youtube”, beliau berharap rakyat tidak terikut-ikut dengan perkara itu dan menegaskan bahawa tindakan tegas akan diambil terhadap mereka yang menyebarkan khabar angin khususnya yang boleh memudaratkan keselamatan negara.
DeleteBerkenaan dengan tahap kawalan keselamatan khususnya di pusat peranginan atau pelancongan terutama di pantai timur Sabah, beliau berkata ia terkawal dan akan dipertingkatkan bagi menghadapi sebarang kemungkinan.
Delete“Elakkan perkara ini dipolemikkan dan dipolitikkan, elakkan daripada menakut- nakutkan orang kerana sebenarnya situasi itu bukan seperti itu,” katanya.
DeletePencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
ReplyDeleteUntuk pengetahuan pemimpin-pemimpin serta media pro pembangkang, kerajaan Malaysia sejak dulu lagi telah menggunakan konsep kesederhanaan dalam menyelesaikan konflik dan krisis yang melibatkan masyarakat antarabangsa.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteJika pembangkang tidak suka dengan cara ini, bermakna memang benarlah bahawa pembangkang terutamanya Pakatan Rakyat lebih gemar menggunakan pendekatan kekerasan, kekejaman dan huru-hara untuk menyelesaikan sesuatu masalah.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteMaka, tidak heranlah perjuangan Pakatan Rakyat hari ini lebih banyak berkisar mengenai demonstrasi jalanan berbanding dengan aktiviti turun padang membantu rakyat yang sangat memerlukan bantuan.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteKesederhanaan sememangnya telah menjadi teras dasar Malaysia dalam menghadapi konflik yang melibatkan kepentingan dua atau lebih buah negara, dan ia telah terbukti menjadi elemen penting dan berjaya mengekalkan hubungan baik antara negara-negara.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteDalam mengendalikan hubungan antarabangsa, Malaysia telah memastikan supaya negara menggunakan pendekatan mengikut peraturan, mengadakan perbincangan konstruktif, rundingan, dialog dan perbincangan lanjut sebelum kata putus dapat dicapai untuk kebaikan kedua belah pihak. Dan inilah pendekatan yang diambil oleh pihak berkuasa Malaysia bagi menyelesaikan kes pencerobohan tentera Filipina di Lahad Datu.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteKonsep kesederhanaan ini terbukti berkesan dalam menyelesaikan konflik di selatan Filipina apabila Barisan Pembebasan Islam Moro (MILF) dan kerajaan Filipina bersetuju berdamai setelah kedua-dua pihak mengambil pendekatan kesederhanaan yang disarankan oleh Malaysia.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteMalaysia juga mengambil pendekatan serupa dalam isu keganasan etnik dan agama di negeri Rakhine, barat Myanmar dengan menekankan soal kemanusiaan dengan memberi bantuan kepada mangsa keganasan di Rakhine tanpa mengira latar belakang dan agama mereka. Begitu juga dengan peranan yang dimainkan oleh kerajaan Malaysia dalam membantu menyelesaikan konflik di Syria.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteJika konsep ini telah terbukti berkesan diperingkat antarabangsa, kenapa perlu kerajaan Malaysia mengetepikan konsep ini untuk menyelesaikan konflik yang dihadapi di negara sendiri? Sebagai sebuah negara berbilang kaum, Malaysia mempunyai asas kukuh dalam mengamalkan toleransi.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteKita tidak boleh harapkan orang lain untuk bersikap bertolak ansur sekiranya kita tidak bersikap sedemikian kepada orang lain. Jika perkara asas seperti ini tidak pernah terlintas difikiran pemimpin-pemimpin pembangkang, baik jangan berpolitik dan jangan cuba-cuba memerintah negara ini.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteRakyat Malaysia, khususnya di Sabah, tidak perlu risau dengan kes pencerobohan di Lahad Datu. Setakat ini tidak berlaku sebarang kejadian yang tidak diingini kerana pihak berkuasa keselamatan Malaysia berjaya mengawal keadaan dengan baik.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteYakinlah bahawa kekuatan polis, tentera dan polis marin yang sudahpun mengepung kawasan itu mampu menyelesaikan konflik ini sekalipun proses rundingan gagal mencapai matlamat.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteSegala maklumat yang disebarkan di laman-laman sosial atau media alternatif juga tidak perlu di ambil sebagai sumber rujukan untuk memburuk-burukkan kerajaan atau meremehkan kemampuan pasukan keselamatan negara ini.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteIngatlah bahawa pihak yang bertungkus lumus menyelesaikan masalah ini adalah manusia, dan pihak yang menimbulkan masalah ini juga adalah manusia. Jesteru, penyelesaian yang berbentuk kemanusian adalah perlu selagi ada ruang dan peluang untuk berbuat demikian.
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeletePihak yang beriya-iaya mahu penyelesaian yang berbentuk keganasan patut berada di lokasi pencerobohan itu dan sama-sama berjuang dengan pihak berkuasa tempatan. Jangan sekadar cakap dimedia seolah-olah mereka lebih berani menghadapi situasi ini berbanding dengan anggota tentera. try dulu baru tau!!
Pencerobohan di Lahad Datu: Pendekatan kesederhanaan adalah penting
DeleteKetua menteri Sabah Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman ada tegaskan bahawa, "keadaan tidak bertindak tegas ini bukan bererti kita lemah tetapi kita berusaha menyelesaikannya dengan cara baik". Malah Datuk Seri Hishammuddin sendiri turun padang memantau lokasi pencerobohan.
POLICE yesterday hit out at allegations that the force was soft in handling the standoff situation in Lahad Datu which entered its ninth day today.
ReplyDeletePolice are still in negotiations with the 100-odd armed intruders, claiming to be from the Royal Sulu Army, who have been holding the authorities at bay in Kampung Tanduo, a coastal village 90km from Lahad Datu since Feb 12.
ReplyDelete"You can make your own assumptions," Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar responded to repeated questions about the authorities' refusal to act against the armed intruders.
ReplyDelete"We are on top of the situation. We are taking steps to ensure this will be resolved in the best way possible."
ReplyDelete"I ask everyone not to worry. We have this under our control," said an agitated Ismail.
ReplyDeleteHe was echoing Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein's sentiments, who on Tuesday visited the 17th Battalion of the General Operations Force in Sahabat 16 at Felda Sahabat oil palm plantation scheme.
ReplyDeleteHishammuddin had said that the security forces were in control of the situation and warned the intruders not to do anything which may jeopardise the situation.
ReplyDeleteHe had also warned that security forces were "ready to do what was necessary" if the safety of the security forces and nearby villagers were threatened.
ReplyDeleteHishammuddin had said that the group would be given more time to retreat and return to the Philippines without bloodshed.
ReplyDeleteThe group, however, had demanded that they meet with a descendant of the Sulu sultanate from the Philippines first, before agreeing to be deported.
ReplyDeleteSecurity forces, made up of police and armed forces, have cordoned off the area, making it impossible for the group to bring in reinforcements as rumoured.
ReplyDeleteMost of the nearby villagers have fled and the intruders have reportedly raided several houses in the village in search of food and supplies.
ReplyDeleteThe intruders are demanding recognition and asked that those of Sulu heritage in Malaysia not be deported to the Philippines.
ReplyDeleteNaaaa.. seee, the opposition always relate something nothing to do with BN to BN?
ReplyDeleteBetul jika dinasihat keluar dan balik ke negara asal.
ReplyDeleteKerajaan tidak akan berkompromi dengan pihak yang cuba mengganggu gugat keselamatan negara.
ReplyDeleteSabah pernah dituntut oleh Indonesia dan Filipina sebagai wilayah mereka. Oleh itu ada kemungkinan juga terdapatnya penglibatan Negara-negara luar dalam mempengaruhi pemikiran rakyat Sabah supaya bersikap negatif terhadap kerajaan Persekutuan Malaysia.
ReplyDeleteMereka menggunakan kumpulan-kumpulan yang tertentu di Sabah untuk mencapai cita-cita mereka itu.
ReplyDeleteThis group is meant to make fun of us.
ReplyDeleteLahad Datu satu tempat yang sunyi kini jadi bising
ReplyDeleteWe should trust the government.
ReplyDeleteUsaha tangga kejayaan.
ReplyDeleteHow do you be so sure?
ReplyDelete"Kita tidak boleh pakai pemimpin yang apabila tiada kuasa dia mahu janji, dia jual janji...dia menagih simpati...dia tuduh orang lain kerajaan BN tidak tolong rakyat...
ReplyDelete"Hendak cakap itu mudah tetapi hendak buat itu susah. Ingat, hendak musnah itu mudah tetapi hendak bina itu susah, nak cakap buka mulut sahaja boleh cakap di bibir boleh main janji tetapi janji orang yang tiada kuasa...kita janji apa, kita tepati," katanya.
Perdana menteri berkata demikian ketika berucap di hadapan kira-kira 20,000 orang pada majlis perjumpaan bersama rakyat sekitar Beaufort di padang pekan itu di sini, Khamis.
Delete"Saya amat berterima kasih kepada saudara Isnin (Aliasneh) selaku pemangku Pengerusi Umno Beaufort yang berjaya menghimpunkan begini ramai orang Beaufort dan ini membuktikan siapa kata (pembangkang) boleh tawan Beaufort.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Liew Vui Keong, said the government should strongly reject the claims from the group of armed foreigners who intruded Malaysia’s territorial waters on 13 February and are since holed up in Lahad Datu.
ReplyDeleteHe said the claims from the group alleging to be the army for the Sultanate of Sulu were unfounded because legally, their claims are baseless and furthermore their true background cannot be established.
“Historically, the Sultanate of Sulu dynasty was abolished in the early 1930s, when Philippines became a republic.
ReplyDelete“So, there is no question of a claim when the dynasty had already been abolished a long time ago,” he told reporters when met at the 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) 2.0 distribution for the constituency Sandakan here, yesterday.
Therefore, he said, people should not make any speculation and instead leave the matter to the government to solve it peacefully without any bloodshed.
ReplyDelete“People need not worry because our security team is doing its best to control the situation,” said Liew.
Meanwhile in LAHAD DATU, Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Nasrun Datu Mansur said business is as usual at the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) in Lahad Datu following the intrusion by the Filipino gunmen.
ReplyDeleteNasrun who is also the assemblyman for Lahad Datu said investors still have confidence in the economic potential of the district.
However, he did not deny that if the incident prolonged, it will have an adverse impact on investment in the area.
“At this time there are investors from outside who do not know about the geography in Lahad Datu and have asked about the situation here, but those who know are not worried because the POIC is about 200 kilometers away from the site where the intruders are located.
ReplyDelete“Furthermore, the presence of the security forces here give confidence to the public,” he said after opening the Second Cement Silo and Packing Plant at the Bulk Cement Terminal in Lahad Datu yesterday.
In the meantime, he hopes the authorities will solve the problem as soon as possible so as not to affect the economy in the district.
ReplyDelete“I also remind the public not to believe any speculation and allegations from irresponsible parties who try to take advantage of this incident,” he said.
Rundingan antara pihak berkuasa Malaysia dengan sekumpulan rakyat Filipina yang menceroboh ke negara ini melalui Kampung Tanduo, di Lahad Datu sejak 12 Feb lalu dijangka ditamatkan dalam masa terdekat, kata Ketua Polis Negara Tan Sri Ismail Omar.
ReplyDelete“Kami sedang berusaha ke arah itu (menamatkan konflik)...dan kami telah buat satu langkah yang terbaik untuk menyelesaikan konflik ini melalui rundingan dan seterusnya mencapai episod yang baik,” katanya.
Beliau berkata adalah menjadi tanggungjawab polis dalam mengawal insiden seperti ini (pencerobohan) seterusnya menyelesaikannya segera mengikut peruntukan undang-undang sedia ada.
ReplyDelete“Saya mengesahkan keadaan di sana terkawal, kita telah mengambil pelbagai langkah dalam menangani situasi berkenaan…kita sedang mencari solusi terbaik dalam mengusir mereka mengikut perundangan yang ada,” katanya.
Ismail berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas hadir pada majlis penganugerahan surat penghargaan kepada pengguna jalan raya berhemah dan kontinjen serta daerah terbaik sempena Op Selamat 2, di sini, kelmarin.
ReplyDeleteSelasa lepas, pasukan keselamatan menemui sekumpulan rakyat asing bersenjata serta berpakaian tentera mendarat di pesisir Lahad Datu dan polis telah mengenal pasti kumpulan warga Filipina yang mendarat di Kampung Tanduo itu sebagai pewaris berketurunan ‘Raja Sulu’ dari Selatan Filipina.
Dalam pada itu, Ismail yang turut menyangkal beberapa dakwaan di laman sosial dan khabar angin berhubung situasi di Kampung Tanduo, berkata ia adalah dalam bidang kuasa polis serta menasihatkan orang ramai agar berhenti membuat andaian dan spekulasi.
ReplyDelete“Saya lihat banyak gambaran di laman sosial yang tidak tepat mengenai situasi di sana (Kampung Tanduo)...ini adalah tanggungjawab polis. Saya harap kita tidak terlalu cepat membuat andaian,” katanya.
IGP: Negotiation with Filipino gunmen to end soon
ReplyDeleteThe negotiation between the Malaysian authorities and the group of Filipino gunmen currently holed up in Kampung Tanduo in Lahad Datu since last week is expected to end soon, said Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Ismail Omar.
“We are making efforts towards this (to end the conflict) and we want to resolve it through negotiation,” he told reporters after presenting awards to exemplary road users in conjunction with Op Selamat 2 here yesterday.
IGP: Negotiation with Filipino gunmen to end soon
ReplyDeleteIsmail also said it is the responsibility of the police to handle such an incident and to resolve it in accordance with the existing law of the country.
“I can confirm that the situation is under control…we have taken the neccesary steps to address it and we are finding the best solution,” he added.
This group of Filipino gunmen claiming to be soldiers of the Royal Sulu Sultanate made their way to Lahad Datu on February 12.
IGP: Negotiation with Filipino gunmen to end soon
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile Ismail dismissed claims on social websites and rumours about the situation in Kampung Tanduo.
“We wish to advise the people to stop making speculations and spreading rumours.A lot of things mentioned on the websites are inaccurate,” he added.
IGP: Negotiation with Filipino gunmen to end soon
ReplyDeleteSabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman had on Tuesday said the security forces were in full control of the situation in Lahad Datu.
“As chairman of the State Security Committee I am confident that the security forces are on top of the situation,” he said.
The Chief Minister also urged the foreign intruders to return to their homeland to avoid any untoward incident including bloodshed in the event the Malaysian security forces have to take action.
People in this country especially in Lahad Datu and Sandakan no need to worry. This is because we have security forces such as the Police, Army, Navy, Marine and Maritime Police; they always control the border
ReplyDeletethough the offshore area.
Hopefully everything will work out and Lahad Datu invasion case will be handled well. The are advised people not to speculate or believe rumors being spread through social media, allegations that the government was arranging something about Sabah is not true.
ReplyDeleteSo that they are able to spread the various orders of slander and lies, to raise public anxiety.
ReplyDeleteHome Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein assured process expulsion of invaders in the village Tanduo, Lahad Datu, Sabah will be implemented well.
ReplyDeleteAt the same time, he also said the government occasionally will not compromise on the rights, status and security of Sabah and people.
ReplyDeleteThe Prime Minister said the people should be smart in electing a government that has the power and ability to deliver on its promises to the people.
ReplyDeleteLet the authorities and the responsibility and expertise solve this without bloodshed.
ReplyDeleteHe believes the authorities, including the police be able to handle cases and those claiming to be the Royal Sultanate of Sulu Soldiers will be sent back to their country safely.
ReplyDeleteFor intruder who call themselves the Army of Sulu were accompanied by a heirs of the Sultanate of Sulu is not recognized by the Philippine government, they have no other way, and they need to get out of that area.
ReplyDeleteContrary to the assumption of the opposition for instigating the incident in Lahad Datu.
ReplyDeleteGiven away from inhabited towns and villages in number, the incident in Kg Tanduo will easily be overcome by the security forces, with the blockades.
ReplyDeleteIntrusion incident Tanduo Kg in the second week, but the team national security will continue negotiating and hope everything will be come to an end without bloodshed.
ReplyDeleteNajib said people should be wise in evaluating leaders who can defend their interests and always keeping promises while in office.
ReplyDelete"We (BN) will always make a difference in a positive direction and a better future for the people. We do not want indeterminate future and do not want our actions questioned by the people," he said.
ReplyDelete"They (opposition leaders) have different dreams ... that's why they can not promise a more secure future," he said at the Parliament with the People Show Sabah Thursday.
ReplyDeleteHe hoped that the people are not easily enticed with promises of opposition whereby only know talk and promises and pretending to pity the people, especially in Sabah, while it is definitely not able to deliver what was promised.
ReplyDeletePrime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Thursday stressed Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the deputy prime minister would not have pity the people of Sabah.
ReplyDelete"Based on historical fact, the Sulu Sultanate ceased to exist since the 1930s When the Philippines became a republic," said Liew, a lawyer and president of the Liberal Democratic Party. "In this respect, the question of demand does not arise at all as The Dynasty has Been Clearly disbanded," he said in adding that the government should be allowed to resolve the matter peacefully.
ReplyDeleteDeputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk VK Liew said the group's claims are groundless.
ReplyDeleteThe group demanded that they became known as the Sultanate of Sulu and the Royal Military Suluk community in Sabah not be deported to Southern Philippines.
ReplyDeleteKerajaan terus menjamin keselamatan rakyat menjadi keutamaan dengan menggunakan pelbagai pendekatan bagi menyelesaikan isu pencerobohan kumpulan bersenjata yang mendakwa sebagai Tentera Diraja Kesultanan Sulu yang berada di Kampung Tanduo, Lahad Datu, baru-baru ini.
ReplyDeleteMenteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein berkata langkah itu sekaligus menafikan dakwaan kerajaan bersifat sambil lewa dalam menyelesaikan kes terbabit berikutan isu keselamatan rakyat jelata.
Beliau berkata, kerajaan mampu melaksanakan apa sahaja tindakan termasuklah menggunakan kekuatan tentera bagi menyelesaikan kes terbabit namun mengambil langkah pendekatan lain termasuk mengadakan rundingan dengan kumpulan berkenaan.
ReplyDeleteKatanya, isu terbabit perlu diselesaikan dengan bijak bagi mengelakkan sebarang kejadian tidak diingini seperti mengorban jiwa atau sebagainya.
“Pihak berkuasa boleh mengambil tindakan ketenteraan sejak hari pertama kes itu berlaku tetapi ia tidak dilakukan demi memastikan keselamatan orang ramai di kawasan itu terjamin.
“Kita juga berusaha memastikan tidak berlaku pertumpahan darah di kalangan rakyat mahupun daripada ahli kumpulan itu berhubung kes terbabit dan apa yang dimahukan tidak siapa terkorban walau apapun alasannya,” katanya.
ReplyDeleteHishammuddin berkata demikian sejurus tiba di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabalu (LTAKK), sebelum berlepas ke Lahad Datu bagi memberi semangat kepada anggota petugas yang berkawal di kawasan pencerobohan itu.
Hadir sama Pengarah Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri dan Ketenteraman Awam (KDNKA), Datuk Seri Salleh Mat Rashid dan Pesuruhjaya Polis Sabah, Datuk Hamza Taib.
Mengulas mengenai perkembangan situasi kes terbabit, Hishammuddin berkata beliau akan memberikan keterangan lebih terperinci sekembalinya dari daerah Lahad Datu pada sehari dua ini.
ReplyDelete“Setakat ini, tiada bukti kukuh yang mampu menjelaskan tuntutan kumpulan itu kerana tiada catitan sejarah yang secara jelasnya mengatakan bahawa Sabah merupakan milik kerajaan itu (kerajaan Sulu) suatu ketika dahulu,” katanya.
Sementara itu, Hishammuddin menggesa agar rakyat tidak mempercayai sebarang spekulasi dan khabar angin berhubung isu kumpulan bersenjata itu.
Beliau berkata, sekiranya khabar angin terbabit mampu menggugat keselamatan negara pihaknya tidak akan teragak-agak mengambil tindakan sewajarnya.
ReplyDeleteBeliau turut difahamkan bahawa banyak spekulasi dan ‘cakap-cakap’ mengenai isu berkenaan termasuklah dari media antarabangsa yang menurutnya tidak semestinya sahih dan betul mengenai situasi sebenar di Lahad Datu.
Oleh demikian, Hishammudin berharap agar rakyat khususnya penduduk negeri Sabah tidak terikut-ikut atau terpedaya dengan mana-mana khabar angin berkenaan isu ini melainkan kenyataan sahih daripada pihak kementerian beliau ataupun kerajaan sendiri.
“Nanti bila faktanya didedahkan sendiri, anda semua akan melihat siapa yang menyebarkan khabar angin dan tidak berasas, lain kali kalau dia buat cerita jangan percaya.
ReplyDelete“Tunggulah kesannya, kita berlandaskan keselamatan. Kalau khabar-khabar angin itu boleh menjejaskan keselamatan kita maka tindakan akan diambil terhadap mereka.
“Kalau setakat tidak menjejaskan keselamatan, khabar-khabar angin ini kalau kita mahu cakap macam mana sampai berbuih mulut pun dia akan terus menyebarkan khabar angin dan kita tidak berminat mengenai hal itu.
“Kita lebih berminat mengenai keselamatan pasukan keselamatan kita di Lahad Datu,” katanya mengulas kepada isu spekulasi berkenaan yang tersebar luas di laman-laman blog dan laman sosial sehingga menimbulkan pelbagai andaian daripada ramai pihak.
Kerajaan dan pasukan keselamatan negara kini difahamkan dalam fasa menyelesaikan kes pencerobohan lebih 100 warga asing yang mahu dikenali sebagai Tentera Diraja Kesultanan Sulu di Lahad Datu pada Selasa minggu lalu dengan sebaik mungkin.
ReplyDeleteSehubungan itu, Hishammuddin menggesa agar isu berkenaan tidak dipolitikkan bagi mengambil kira isu keselamatan antara kedua-dua pihak termasuk pasukan keselamatan mahupun sekumpulan warga asing berkenaan.
“Oleh demikian, saya harap isu ini tidak dipolemikkan atau dipolitikkan bagi memastikan keselamatan rakyat kita terus terjamin,” katanya.
Enam kapal tentera laut Filipina telah dikerahkan ke laut Sulu dan Tawi Tawi untuk menghalang kemungkinan berlakunya pertumpahan darah di antara pasukan keselamatan Malaysia dan kumpulan bersenjata Sultan Sulu yang melakukan pencerobohan.
ReplyDeleteKapal-kapal ini hanya menjalankan rondaan di perairan pulau Tawi Tawi, pulau yang terletak kurang daripada setengah jam dari kampung Tandau, di tepi pantai di mana kumpulan dari Sulu itu berkurung sejak 9 Februari lalu, dengan menaiki bot laju.
ReplyDeleteJurucakap tentera laut Filipina Lt Gregory Fabic dipetik sebagai berkata memberitahu media di Manila bahawa kapal tentera laut itu tidak akan berlabuh di perairan Sabah tetapi berada di sana untuk membantu memastikan keadaan stabil.
ReplyDeletepihak berkaitan sedang berusaha untuk mencari penyelesaian terbaik berhubung isu ini.
ReplyDeletepihak berkuasa juga meminta supaya tiada pihak yang memainkan sebarang spekulasi.
ReplyDeleteGolongan tidak mungkin akanemndapat apa-apa pun di akhirnya, lebih baik balik ke negara asal.
ReplyDeleteThere were all types of rumors and unconfirmed news flying around, but how true is it?
ReplyDeleteThe official news media had not reported any details but only carried the news that the authorities were there trying to do something.
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