KUNAK: Oct 30, 2026 – Efforts to strengthen security for coastal communities and sea users in Kunak continued through Ops Gasak Laut and the Esscom Integrated Operation, which recorded seizures worth RM269,439.26 and involved 202 officers and personnel from 19 departments and agencies on 27 October ago
The Sabah Labour Department (JTK Sabah) recorded the highest compound of RM170,000 for five offences under the Sabah Labour Ordinance after inspecting 10 premises. The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) conducted further investigations with an estimated maximum penalty of RM50,000, while the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized untaxed cigarettes worth RM30,939.26.
The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) detained six individuals under the Immigration Act 1959/63, while the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) detained four individuals under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The Sabah Ports and Docks Department (JPDS) seized nine pump boat engines, a boat and an outboard engine valued at RM10,000, while Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) seized seven kilogrammes of stolen electrical cable worth RM3,000. The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) and the Kunak District Council also issued compounds.
Esscom Commander DCP Datuk Victor B. Sanjos reminded that enforcement operations would continue to strengthen security in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESS Zone), in line with the “No Day Without Operations” aspiration.
