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ESSCom assistance saved Vietnamese cargo ship from robbery, kidnapping
Help from the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) saved a Vietnamese merchant ship that was at risk of robbery or kidnapping while plying through Philippine waters.
Tue Mar 07 2017
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Philippines gives Malaysia permission to pursue kidnappers into its waters
The approval was granted by Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte during a bilateral meeting held in conjunction with the Philippines president's two-day official visit to Malaysia yesterday.
Thu Nov 10 2016