LAHAD DATU

1. I visited Lahad Datu on March 17, to see the members of our security forces and get a short briefing as to what was happening.

2. I was surprised to learn that the Felda palm oil plantation there is as big as the state of Melaka. There is a good-sized port at Lahad Datu equipped with modern cranes. I had expected to see forests there but the whole area has been opened up and Felda settlers live in large houses built by them. They are obviously well-off.

3. The security boys are in good spiri...