More armed intruders have landed in Sabah following clashes between Malaysian security personnel and followers of the Sulu Sultanate.

Inspector-general of police Ismail Omar confirmed that the intruders haVE infiltrated two villages in Kunak, a town between Semporna and Lahad Datu - both flashpoints over the past two days.

azlan Ismail said the authorities were alerted late last night that at least ten intruders are present in Kampung Lormalong and Kampung Dasar Lama near Kunak.

"There were sightings of a group of ten men, three of them were in military fatigues similar to those in Kampung Tandou," he told a press conference in Lahad Datu.

He added that security forces have moved in to contain the group within the area and a manhunt is underway.

The two villages affected are Kampung Lomalong and Kampung Dasar Lama.

Meanwhile, in Kampung Tandou, Lahad Datu where the stand-off with over 100 members of the Royal Sulu Army continues, three arrest have been made.

"Yesterday, there was an attempt by three intruders to break the cordon.

"They have now been detained for questioning and investigation," he said.

Asked if Malaysia's offer to deport them still stands or if they would be charged since Malaysian security forces have been killed, Ismail said the police is looking at their options.

"We are detaining them first, but we have several options. We can use the immigration laws or criminal laws," he said.