![Three held over alleged deviant teachings in Kinabatangan Three held over alleged deviant teachings in Kinabatangan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61643788054_ajaransesatkinaba.jpg)
Three held over alleged deviant teachings in Kinabatangan
The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) detained three illegal immigrants over their alleged involvement in the 'Wali Tujuh' deviant teaching activities last night.
Wed Feb 02 2022
![Sabah east coast safe, under control - ESSCom commander Sabah east coast safe, under control - ESSCom commander](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81594719474_EsssCom.jpg)
Sabah east coast safe, under control - ESSCom commander
The Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) is safe and under control, Commander of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) Datuk Ahmad Fuad Othman said.
Mon Sep 21 2020
![ESSCom activates special operation in three ESSZone districts ESSCom activates special operation in three ESSZone districts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/81579307332_Bajet.jpg)
ESSCom activates special operation in three ESSZone districts
The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) has activated the Illegals Prevention Operation (OCP) from today in three Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) districts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Fri Sep 18 2020
![Government to improve ESSCom areas, Dewan Rakyat told Government to improve ESSCom areas, Dewan Rakyat told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598339423_IsmailMohamedSaidI.jpg)
Government to improve ESSCom areas, Dewan Rakyat told
The government will amend and improve the area and time of the curfew in the hotspot areas of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) based on intelligence and information from security forces.
Thu Aug 27 2020
![APM to help patrol ESSZone - Shahidan APM to help patrol ESSZone - Shahidan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41507821516_ShahidanKassim.jpg)
APM to help patrol ESSZone - Shahidan
The Cabinet has agreed that members of the Civil Defence Force (APM) be mobilised to help the main security forces in patrolling the area under the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom).
Thu Oct 12 2017
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ESSCom detain three illegal immigrants trying to enter Sabah
The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) foiled an attempt by three illegal immigrants from the Philippines to sneak into the country through the waters off Pulau Kulapuan near Semporna yesterday.
Sun Apr 30 2017
![ESSCom assistance saved Vietnamese cargo ship from robbery, kidnapping ESSCom assistance saved Vietnamese cargo ship from robbery, kidnapping](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81467471113_EsssCom.jpg)
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
![ESSCom continues briefing fishing community on safety aspects at sea ESSCom continues briefing fishing community on safety aspects at sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81478515917_EsssCom.jpg)
ESSCom continues briefing fishing community on safety aspects at sea
The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) will continue to brief fishermen on the safety aspects at sea to avoid them becoming victims of cross-border crime, including abductions.
Fri Jan 27 2017
![Police intensify search for Sabah kidnap victim, two suspects Police intensify search for Sabah kidnap victim, two suspects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81475306233_PolisSabah.jpg)
Police intensify search for Sabah kidnap victim, two suspects
Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun said the search operations, coordinated by the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) with help from other security agencies were still ongoing.
Sat Dec 10 2016
![Sabah kidnappings: Those with links with the wanted men will be detained immediately Sabah kidnappings: Those with links with the wanted men will be detained immediately](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452382723_NurJazlanMohamed.jpg)
Sabah kidnappings: Those with links with the wanted men will be detained immediately
The Home Ministry welcomed the Eastern Sabah Security Command's (EssCom) decision to release a list of 23 most wanted men for cross-border crimes and kidnappings in Sabah.
Sat Nov 12 2016
![No report of German being abducted - ESSCom No report of German being abducted - ESSCom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81478515917_EsssCom.jpg)
No report of German being abducted - ESSCom
The Eastern Sabah Security Command has not received any report of a German man being kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group yesterday.
Mon Nov 07 2016
![ESSCom: Population census on Palauh community in Kunak continues ESSCom: Population census on Palauh community in Kunak continues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81467471113_EsssCom.jpg)
ESSCom: Population census on Palauh community in Kunak continues
The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) will carry out a population census on the Palauh community, which enters its fourth-phase for two days, starting today in Kunak district.
Thu Aug 18 2016
![Shahidan calls on ESSzone community to volunteer in civil defence dept Shahidan calls on ESSzone community to volunteer in civil defence dept](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41446825745_datukserishahidan.jpg)
Shahidan calls on ESSzone community to volunteer in civil defence dept
Voluntary services teams are needed in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) to assist the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) in its role.
Tue Nov 10 2015
![ESSCOM to receive 92 boats in stages - Nur Jazlan ESSCOM to receive 92 boats in stages - Nur Jazlan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41441032935_NurJazlan.jpg)
ESSCOM to receive 92 boats in stages - Nur Jazlan
The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) will receive 92 boats of various types to beef up security surveilance at the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZONE).
Sun Oct 04 2015
![ESSCom confirms shooting incident in waters off Pom Pom Island ESSCom confirms shooting incident in waters off Pom Pom Island](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/81435018161_KapalPerondaMMEA.jpg)
ESSCom confirms shooting incident in waters off Pom Pom Island
The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) confirmed a shooting incident between the security forces and suspected cross-border criminals occurred in the waters off Pom Pom Island in Semporna.
Wed Jul 01 2015