1125am: The only petrol station in the Felda Sahabat area, Bandar Sahabat, has run out of petrol. The town is 15km away from Kampung Tanduo, the battleground.

The next nearest petrol station in Bandar Cenderawasih, 30km away from the conflict zone, is also rationing petrol but reserving it only for military vehicles.

"The tanker refused to send petrol in, I only have 1,000 litres left and it's being set aside for our security forces," said petrol station manager Hakim Razim, 41.

However after some negotiation, Hakim allowed Malaysiakini to fuel up.

1125am: The only petrol station in the Felda Sahabat area, Bandar Sahabat, has run out of petrol. The town is 15km away from Kampung Tanduo, the battleground.

The next nearest petrol station in Bandar Cenderawasih, 30km away from the conflict zone, is also rationing petrol but reserving it only for military vehicles.

"The tanker refused to send petrol in, I only have 1,000 litres left and it's being set aside for our security forces," said petrol station manager Hakim Razim, 41.

However after some negotiation, Hakim allowed Malaysiakini to fuel up.

11.35am: The Star quotes police sources as saying that the Sulu gunmen in Kampung Tanduo have been totally defeated. There is no any casualty among the Malaysian security forces.

11.45am: The situation in Bandar Cenderawasih, about 30km from the battleground, remains calm but troops have been station around the town to guard shops which are open for business.

Two military choppers have landed on the field of the local college.

An officer-in-charge informs Malaysiakini that instructions have been issued for all media personnel to remain in the media centre at nearby Felda Sahabat.

11.54am: Police chief Ismail Omar says in a press statement that the joint operation between the police and military is still facing resistance. The enemies have fired several shots at the Malaysian security forces.
NONECurrently the joint forces are conducting 'mopping up' operation. No casualties on Malaysian side have been recorded, while casualties of the enemies are unknown.

Ismail calls on all quarters not to speculate on any casualties as inaccurate news may affect the operation, which is officially called Ops Sulu.

“The public do not need to be worried as this operation is conducted in Kampung Tanduo only. The public is advised not to enter the operation area and follow the instruction and advice from police who are on duty along the road to Kampung Tanduo.”

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