Following the incident in Lahad Datu and Semporna recently, he said the government would carry out overall improvements in terms of its equipment, training, skills and intelligence.
"If there is anything which we need to add, God-willing, the government is prepared to approve an additional allocation to upgrade the capability of the forces.
"We need to give confidence to the people over the question of territorial sovereignty and national security. We need to do whatever is required for the future of the people," he said at 'An evening with the prime minister and retired senior officers of the armed forces' at Seri Perdana, here, yesterday.
Najib said the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom), took into account the Rajang Area Security Command (Rascom) model in Sarawak which was found to be effective in facing current challenges.
"I also request for cabins to be set up quickly without having to wait for permanent buildings.
"Further details on the structure of Esscom are expected to be announced at the end of next week. We will discuss details with the state government of Sabah."
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