Two crew members of the boat carrying Chinese tourists that went missing off Malaysia's Sabah state were arrested to facilitate investigation, police said Monday.

本周一据马来警方表示称，载有中国游客在马来西亚沙巴失联船只的两名船员已经被捕，将对其进行调查。

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Speaking to the party faithful in the eastern state of Sabah on Sunday,Anwar says Malaysia is witnessing a battle between the common interests of the people against the ruling elites.

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At least five police officers have died in an armed clash with gunmen in eastern Sabah state, officials in Malaysia say.

BBC: Malaysia police die in fresh Sabah gun battle

Malaysia is boosting security in Sabah state amid an increasingly tense confrontation with a group from the Philippines occupying a village there.

BBC: Malaysia boosts Sabah security after Lahad Datu clashes

Malaysia's Sabah state shares a sea border with the southern Philippines, which is home to a number of Islamic militant and kidnap-for ransom groups.

BBC: Malaysia stand-off with Philippine group