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Five members of Abu Sayyaf shot dead by police in Beaufort

Five members of Abu Sayyaf shot dead by police in Beaufort

Hazani said one of them was the subleader of the terrorist group, known as Mabar Binda, who was also wanted by the Philippine government.
Tue May 18 2021
5,300 Filipino immigrants stranded at detention centres in Sabah

5,300 Filipino immigrants "stranded" at detention centres in Sabah

About 5,300 Filipino illegal immigrants are "stranded" at temporary detention centers (PTS) in Sabah after the Philippine government refused to accept their return.
Fri Jun 05 2020
Philippines committed to resolving South China Sea issue peacefully: Spokesman

Philippines committed to resolving South China Sea issue peacefully: Spokesman

The Philippines is committed to resolving the South China Sea issue peacefully, a Philippine government spokesman said Wednesday, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Prime Minister, wife grateful Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims safe

Prime Minister, wife grateful Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims safe

The release of Malaysian nationals kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf terror group was made with the cooperation between the Malaysian and the Philippine governments.
Mon Mar 27 2017
Philippines govt, Communist rebels agree on indefinite truce: Norway

Philippines govt, Communist rebels agree on indefinite truce: Norway

The Philippine government and Communist guerrillas have agreed an indefinite extension to a ceasefire to facilitate talks on a peace deal.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Wisma Putra reiterates request for help over abducted Malaysians

Wisma Putra reiterates request for help over abducted Malaysians

The Foreign Ministry has reiterated to the Philippine government Malaysia's request for assistance in securing the release of four Malaysians abducted and taken to the Philippines.
Thu Apr 14 2016
Philippines to help locate abducted Malaysians

Philippines to help locate abducted Malaysians

Wisma Putra says the Philippine government has assured Malaysia that they are taking all necessary efforts to locate the whereabouts of the four.
Tue Apr 05 2016
Safe return of kidnapped victims top priority - Anifah

Safe return of kidnapped victims top priority - Anifah

Anifah said Malaysia will be contacting the Philippine government on the incident after getting the full details from the Malaysian authorities.
Sat Apr 02 2016
Najib seeks Philippines' assistance to hunt down Bernard Then's killers

Najib seeks Philippines' assistance to hunt down Bernard Then's killers

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has sought the help of the Philippine government to hunt down the killers of Malaysian hostage Bernard Then Ted Fen.
Wed Nov 18 2015
M'sia, Philippine govts 'conspired', High Court told

M'sia, Philippine govts 'conspired', High Court told

Malaysia, Philippine governments 'conspired', Kota Kinabalu High Court told today.
Mon Sep 07 2015
Philippine quake island officials accused of aid 'hoarding'

Philippine quake island officials accused of aid 'hoarding'

The Philippine government said Tuesday it was investigating allegations that local officials on an island devastated by an earthquake are withholding aid to residents in need.
Tue Oct 22 2013
Philippine DFA: Don't call Sabah as part of Malaysia

Philippine DFA: Don't call Sabah as part of Malaysia

The Philippine government agencies have been reminded to not to refer to Sabah as a part of Malaysia.
Wed Mar 27 2013
Philippines welcomes release of peacekeepers

Philippines welcomes release of peacekeepers

The Philippine government on Sunday welcomed the release of its 21 UN peacekeepers after they were freed by Syrian rebels and crossed to Jordan, where officials waited to receive them.
Sun Mar 10 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024