![Najib praises ESSCom for rescuing Chinese national Najib praises ESSCom for rescuing Chinese national](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/71405121596_120x90.jpg)
Najib praises ESSCom for rescuing Chinese national
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak commends the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) for the rescue a Chinese national after being held hostage for two months in the southern Philippines.
Sat Jul 12 2014
![Use of radars in ESSZone can help combat abductions Use of radars in ESSZone can help combat abductions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/41363322869_295x200.jpg)
Use of radars in ESSZone can help combat abductions
Using hi-tech radars on islands off Sabah and unmanned aerial vehicles to detect abductors can help strengthen security in ESSZone, a lecturer says.
Sun May 11 2014
![Sabah kidnapping: No ransom demand yet, say police Sabah kidnapping: No ransom demand yet, say police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-03/51394088620_295x200.jpg)
Sabah kidnapping: No ransom demand yet, say police
There are no new developments and no demand for ransom. Police are still looking into the motive of the abduction.
Sun May 11 2014
![Possible curfew in Sabah's high-risk spots Possible curfew in Sabah's high-risk spots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/61359112657_295x200.jpg)
Possible curfew in Sabah's high-risk spots
The Sabah security committee has directed all parties involved in border security within the Eastern Sabah Security Zone areas to strengthen monitoring.
Tue May 06 2014