Former Selangor MB Mohd Khir Toyo has blasted the government for taking the longest time to settle a security crisis since the riots of May 13, 1969.

Worse, he said is that instead of containing the intrusion has spread to from Lahad Datu to neighbouring areas.

"As far as I can remember this crisis has taken the longest time to be  resolved by the authorities since the May 13, 1969 incident.

"We have had several armed crises that involved locals and external terrorists such as the Japanese Red Army occupation of the AIA building in 1975, and the Memali and Sauk incidents.

"But what raises the public's anger is how after nearly a month, the crisis (in Lahad Datu) has not only seen its conclusion and resolution.

"Instead from the limited situation in Lahad Datu it has spread to Semporna and it would not be a surprise if it goes on to other districts in along the maritime border with the Philippines," said the former MB in a statement today.