![UTK commando team mobilised to Sabah's east coast to counter Abu Sayyaf group UTK commando team mobilised to Sabah's east coast to counter Abu Sayyaf group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71643812616_TBHAZANIGHAZALI.jpg)
UTK commando team mobilised to Sabah's east coast to counter Abu Sayyaf group
The security level in Sabah's East Coast will be upped including mobilising a commando team from the Special Action Unit (UTK) in tackling issues involving the Abu Sayyaf militant group.
Wed Feb 02 2022
![Alhabsy Misaya's death: Malaysia tightens surveillance in territorial waters Alhabsy Misaya's death: Malaysia tightens surveillance in territorial waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/81493534474_Hishammuddin.jpg)
Alhabsy Misaya's death: Malaysia tightens surveillance in territorial waters
Malaysia will tighten surveillance in its territorial waters, especially in Sabah waters following the death of Abu Sayyaf militant commander, Alhabsy Misaya who was killed recently.
Sun Apr 30 2017
![Three Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims return to Tawau Three Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims return to Tawau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/61460555928_HandTied.jpg)
Three Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims return to Tawau
Three Malaysians who were released by Abu Sayyaf militants on March 27 after being kidnapped for eight months, arrived at Tawau Airport, here today.
Tue Apr 04 2017
![Najib meets three victims of kidnapping by Abu Sayyaf militants Najib meets three victims of kidnapping by Abu Sayyaf militants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41490846598_DSNajibRazak.jpg)
Najib meets three victims of kidnapping by Abu Sayyaf militants
Najib spent about half-an-hour with the three victims who were accompanied by their family members at the prime minister's residence, here at about 8.15 this morning.
Thu Mar 30 2017
![Philippine troops rescue two Malaysians kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants Philippine troops rescue two Malaysians kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81490249411_PhillipinesSoldier.jpg)
Philippine troops rescue two Malaysians kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants
Tayudin Anjut, 45, and Abdurahim Bin Sumas, 62, were rescued in waters off Pata island in southern Sulu province, said Major General Carlito Galvez Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
Thu Mar 23 2017
![Key Abu Sayyaf militant killed in Lahad Datu shootout Key Abu Sayyaf militant killed in Lahad Datu shootout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/41457359308_Militantsilhouette.jpg)
Key Abu Sayyaf militant killed in Lahad Datu shootout
Abu Sayyaf leader, Abraham Hamid, had led the kidnapping of several foreigners from a tourist resort in the volatile southern Philippines last year, two of whom were later beheaded.
Sat Dec 10 2016
![DPM Ahmad Zahid worries ESSCom operation being leaked DPM Ahmad Zahid worries ESSCom operation being leaked](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71474436994_NewYorkAhmadZahi.jpg)
DPM Ahmad Zahid worries ESSCom operation being leaked
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said such action would give the enemies ample time and space to carry out criminal act against the country.
Wed Sep 28 2016
![Abu Sayyaf militants behind Philippine bombing: mayor Abu Sayyaf militants behind Philippine bombing: mayor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51472878524_IndaySaraDuterte.jpg)
Abu Sayyaf militants behind Philippine bombing: mayor
Abu Sayyaf militant group carried out a bomb attack in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's home town that killed at least 14 people, the city's mayor said Saturday.
Sat Sep 03 2016
![IGP confirms five missing local crew of tugboat kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf IGP confirms five missing local crew of tugboat kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461566817_KhalidAbuBakar.jpg)
IGP confirms five missing local crew of tugboat kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf
He said the information was also verified by Philippine authority.
Thu Jul 21 2016
![Police not involved with negotiations on ransom money - IGP Police not involved with negotiations on ransom money - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71465461931_KhalidAbuBakar.jpg)
Police not involved with negotiations on ransom money - IGP
Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar today clarified that the police were not involved in the negotiations on the ransom money to release the four Malaysians kidnapped near Pulau Ligitan, Sabah.
Fri Jun 17 2016
![No ransom paid for release of four abducted Malaysian sailors - Ahmad Zahid No ransom paid for release of four abducted Malaysian sailors - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/81465650890_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
No ransom paid for release of four abducted Malaysian sailors - Ahmad Zahid
The RM12 million raised by the captives' families and handed to the police was given to a welfare organisation in the Philippines.
Thu Jun 16 2016
![Claims of another 4 Malaysians kidnapped unconfirmed - IGP Claims of another 4 Malaysians kidnapped unconfirmed - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461566817_KhalidAbuBakar.jpg)
Claims of another 4 Malaysians kidnapped unconfirmed - IGP
Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar says he cannot confirm the claims that four Malaysians have been kidnapped in Sulu waters today.
Thu Jun 16 2016
![Four kidnapped victims return home Four kidnapped victims return home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61465361791_culikmangsaligit.jpg)
Four kidnapped victims return home
The four Sarawakian hostages who were kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf militant group and released last Wednesday have returned to their families today.
Tue Jun 14 2016
![Four Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims expected to return to Sarawak tomorrow Four Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims expected to return to Sarawak tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41453798144_DSMohamadFuziHarun.jpg)
Four Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims expected to return to Sarawak tomorrow
Special Branch director said the process of taking statements from all the victims for documentation was almost completed.
Mon Jun 13 2016
![Freed Sarawakian hostages still in Sabah - Police Commissioner Freed Sarawakian hostages still in Sabah - Police Commissioner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61465361791_culikmangsaligit.jpg)
Freed Sarawakian hostages still in Sabah - Police Commissioner
The four Sarawakian hostages who were released last Wednesday following their kidnap by the Abu Sayyaf militant group on April 1, are still in Sabah to facilitate police investigations.
Sun Jun 12 2016