The following news comes from a Filipino Facebook page but is believed to be accurate as I’ve cross referenced it with other sources:

BREAKING NEWS: The Number of armed Filipinos in Sabah has reached 300, at least six camps have been set up and still waiting for reinforcements from Tawi-Tawi.

Raja Muda Azzimudie Kiram, who had been negotiating with the Malaysian since Tuesday is dressed up in [white robes] the symbol of Jihad.

A Malaysian villager, who returned to check on his house, said the Filipinos did not enter vacant houses.

According to source, on Nov. 11, 2012 Sultan Jamalul Kiram III issued a royal decree that authorized Rajah Mudah’s journey who was tasked to lead a 1,000-strong force to Sabah.

PHOTO: Malaysian Military personnel have set up a base camp and check point near Tanduo Village where Filipinos are in a tense standoff. Borneo Insider