Threat of Kidnapping for Ransom (KfR) in the East Coast of Sabah, Malaysia: The Role of Malaysia’s Joint Forces Command 2 (ATB2)
Journal Title: SINERGI: Journal of Strategic Studies & International Affairs - Year 2021, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The East Coast of Sabah is particularly vulnerable to cross-border security threats, especially smuggling of goods and weapons, entry of illegal immigrants, extremist groups and kidnapping for Ransom (KfR). One of the main threats in this area is the KfR carried out by the Abu Sayyaf Group (KAS) from the Southern Philippines. To address this threat, the government has made efforts such as establishing security agencies in Malaysia. However, preliminary studies focus more on the role of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) in addressing this problem, even though several other security agencies also contribute to understanding the situation. This article attempts to analyse the Joint Task Force 2 (ATB2) and its function in controlling security on the East Coast of Sabah. This study uses qualitative research methods through interview techniques, fieldwork and library studies, and official government documents. The article found that despite various security issues and challenges in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZONE) region, the role of ATB2 is crucial in ensuring national security.
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Abdul Rashid Abdul Hamid, Ramli Dollah
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- EP ID EP720043
- DOI https://doi.org/10.17576/sinergi.0101.2021.03
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