Malaysia deploys 7 army battalions

Mar 5, 2013 9:41 AM PHT

Rappler.com

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Malaysiakini reports that a hospital in Lahad Datu is being prepared to 'receive casualties'

LOCKDOWN IN SABAH. Malaysian soldiers man a security check point in Semporna, the new area where the stand-off with Sulu gunmen in Simunul village on the Malaysian island of Borneo on March 3, 2013. AFP PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines – Malaysia deployed at least 7 army battalions near the village of Lahad Datu in Sabah Tuesday morning, March 5, to reinforce policemen running after Filipino gunmen holed up for more than 3 weeks now, malaysiakini.com reported.

In its timeline, malaysiakini, an independent news organization in Malaysia, said that shortly past 9 am, they monitored the deployment of 7 Army battalions in Sabah. This would be roughly 3,500 troops.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak ordered a fresh assault on the “intruders” at around 7 am Tuesday.

Two hours later, malaysiakini said “preparations are being made at the main hospital to receive casualties.” – Rappler.com