Sabah kidnapping case: Two Malaysians will arrive in KL tomorrow - IGP
Without revealing the place and time of their arrival, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said their statements would be recorded on the case.
Sat Mar 25 2017
Sabah kidnappings: Those with links with the wanted men will be detained immediately
The Home Ministry welcomed the Eastern Sabah Security Command's (EssCom) decision to release a list of 23 most wanted men for cross-border crimes and kidnappings in Sabah.
Sat Nov 12 2016
Ahmad Zahid: Philippines authorisation will help curb Sabah kidnappings
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said authorisation granted to Malaysia by the Philippines government to enter its waters in pursuit of kidnappers will ease operations carried ou
Fri Nov 11 2016
Sabah kidnappings: "Why are we being blamed?" - IGP
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar denied claims by Philippines rebel leader Nur Misuari who accused Malaysia of being involved in carrying out kidnappings in Sabah.
Fri Nov 04 2016
'Sabah kidnappers had inside information' - PM
Datuk Seri Najib Razak also said it is impossible for the government to place military assets at all locations all the time to secure the border.
Fri Sep 30 2016
Sabah kidnapping: No call for ransom yet
Sabah police say the fishing trawler company has not received any call demanding for ransom to secure the release of those kidnapped.
Sun Jul 10 2016
'Kidnap for ransom' groups changing tactics - Shahidan
Kidnappers are now more likely to commit their crimes in waters that have a short distance to the border.
Mon May 23 2016
Negotiations to free kidnapped Malaysians ongoing - Deputy IGP
Datuk Seri Noor Rashid Ibrahim assures that all the four kidnapped victims are in good condition.
Sun May 15 2016
Malaysia-Philippine-Indonesia joint security cooperation to be implemented soon
The implementation of the cooperation is vital following the increase in kidnapping threats by militants in the areas.
Tue May 10 2016
Four abducted Malaysians still alive
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar confirmed this today.
Thu Apr 14 2016
Sabah suspends all barter trades, oil and gas activities within ESSZONE
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa AMan says this is a proactive measure taken to curb kidnapping and abduction cases within the states waters.
Wed Apr 06 2016
Sabah kidnapping: Police yet to get information on ransom demand - Khalid
Police have not been received any information on demand for ransom from the group of eight armed men, who abducted four Malaysians in the waters of Semporna, Sabah.
Sat Apr 02 2016
One of two Sandakan kidnapping victims released: Reports
After almost six months in captivity, Ocean King Seafood Restaurant manager, Thien Nyuk Fun, has been released by the Abu Sayyaf group.
Mon Nov 09 2015
Sabah kidnapping: No ransom demand yet, say police
There are no new developments and no demand for ransom. Police are still looking into the motive of the abduction.
Sun May 11 2014
Sabah kidnapping: No ransom demand - Bakri Zinin
The motive for the kidnapping was still being investigated.
Sat May 10 2014
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