An army camp will be built in Felda Sahabat, Lahad Datu at a cost of RM646.15 million in the near future, Defence Minister Mohamad Hasan said.

He said an infantry battalion and several units of the 13th Infantry Brigade will be based there to increase the level of capability and preparedness of the Army in dealing with current threats, as well as strengthen security levels on Sabah’s east coast.

“The plan is to set up...