Malaysian authorities defended their decision to evict hundreds of sea nomads from their homes off the coast of Sabah state this week, citing security concerns and the need to combat cross-border crime. Over 500 Bajau Laut people, a predominantly stateless sea-faring community, witnessed their homes demolished or burned by enforcement officials.
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The operation in Sabah’s Semporna district faced criticism from rights groups, urging the government to halt evictions and ensure the safety of the Bajau Laut. Sabah’s tourism minister, Christina Liew, emphasized the authority’s stance against illegal activities in protected areas, including unauthorized fishing, construction, and farming controlled by Sabah Parks, a state conservation agency.
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