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| More Malaysian Troops Deployed Along Border |
| 2005-09-17 |
| KOTA BAHARU, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- More soldiers have been deployed to intensify patrols along the border since 131 Thai nationals sneaked into Malaysia on Aug 30 to seek refuge claiming violence in their hometown. Eighth Brigade Infantry Commander Brig-Jen Datuk Mahdi Yusof said Friday the personnel involved were from his brigade in Pengkalan Chepa and the Penang-based Second Division. He said the Eighth Brigade was given the task of conducting surveillance along the border spanning 129km from Kubang Rambutan in Rantau Panjang to Perak... Mahdi said the situation along the border was under control and the military had not detected any fresh entries. All the 131 Thais from Sungai Padi, Narathiwat province, are being detained at the Immigration depot in Tanah Merah. |
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