He said that at the same time close cooperation between the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) as well as other enforcement agencies and the full support of the people were also important factors in achieving the objective of the ESSCOM.
"All the three dimensions are crucial, what needs to be given priority is not the question of who has the power, not about who gets the recognition, not about who is bigger or who has priority. The question is that we must place the interest of the people and country as priority," he said.
Najib disclosed this in his speech when officiating the Ops Daulat Appreciation Ceremony at the Dewan Desa Kencana, Felda Sahabat 16, here Saturday.
Also present were Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
Najib was confident that the excellent track record in relations between the federal and Sabah state government could ensure that the agencies operating under ESSCOM would run smoothly.
He said that based on the consensus that had been developed between the PDRM and ATM under the National Blue Ocean Strategy, the cooperation could be translated to battle the terrorist elements, armed intruders as well as traitors of the country.
"I am confident that if we operate under an integrated command, the police, military, Civil Defence Department and other agencies, the objective of the ESSCOM and the East Sabah Security Zone (EZZONE) can be achieved," he said.
Najib warned those intending to create chaos in the country not to take lightly Malaysia's determination to eliminate the remnants of the Kiram terrorists.
He said the situation in the east coast of Sabah would return to normal while tourists and investors could come back to the Sabah east coast. Najib also thanked Musa for giving priority to the security and interests of the people.
Meanwhile, Musa said the Sabah state government was committed in providing all forms of support and cooperation in implementing ESSCOM and EZZONE.
He said: "The state government highly appreciates all forms of assistance, support and contributions provided by the federal government, including the various departments and central agencies to the state of Sabah particularly during the intrusion by the terrorists," he said in his speech.
He said the people of Sabah were united in giving strong moral support to the security forces although a small group had belittled the sacrifices of the armed forces.
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