Malaysia hopes military assault would weaken Filipino intruders

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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Aiming to end the weeks’ long standoff with Filipino occupants, Malaysian military attacked the 300 intruders on Tuesday. Military jet fighters played a significant role in scaring off the interlopers who claimed to sacrifice their lives while fighting for their inherent right.

Prime Minister Najib Razak claims he did not have many alternatives but to give charge to the military. Malaysian military launched an operation against 100-300 armed Filipinos who had invaded Malaysian territory and claimed their lawful right on behalf of a former Philippine sultanate.

“The longer this invasion lasts, it is clear to the authorities that the invaders do not intend to leave Sabah,” Najib said.

According to Federal Police Chief Ismail Omar, Malaysian soldiers are mopping up across a wide area of hilly plantation but have failed to find any dead militants.

“I have instructed my commanders to be on alert because we believe the enemies are still out there. We of course hope that they have not escaped,” he said.

Malaysian Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said no injuries occurred among Malaysian police and military personnel who went in to raid houses near palm oil plantations there.

“On the enemy’s side, we have to wait because the operation is ongoing. We have to be careful,” he said.

On the other hand, Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s spokesman, Ricky Carandang, holds the interlopers responsible for the assault.

“We’ve done everything we could to prevent this, but in the end, Kiram’s people chose this path,” said Carandang.

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