Philippines says 'big possibility' Malaysian militant leader killed
Twenty rebels among the remaining Islamic State loyalists holed up in the devastated heart of Marawi City were killed in the latest fighting, likely including Malaysian Mahmud Ahmad.
Thu Oct 19 2017
Philippine president declares Marawi liberated as battle goes on
Duterte said the fight was over and it was time to heal the wounded and rebuild the city of 200,000 people on the island of Mindanao.
Tue Oct 17 2017
Mahmud Ahmad believed to have fled Marawi
The former Universiti Malaya lecturer was believed to have escaped with Isnilon Hapilon, the head of the Abu Sayaf group in Basilan.
Sun Jun 25 2017
Dr Mahmud masih hidup, sudah tinggalkan Marawi - KPN Khalid
Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar berkata Dr Mahmud dipercayai melarikan diri bersama ketua kumpulan Abu Sayyaf di Basilan, Isnilon Hapilon.
Sun Jun 25 2017
Daish leader, Isnilon Hapilon 'seriously wounded' in Philippines - Minister
Isnilon Hapilon, 50, who is allegedly on the United States list of Most Wanted Terrorists was indicted in Washington for his involvement in 2001 kidnapping of three Americans in the Philippines.
Sat Jan 28 2017
IGP denies allegations of Sabah being transit point for Daish militants
The geographical position of Tawau is believed to be the main factor why Daish militants have chosen the region's waters as the main route to infiltrate the Southern Philippines by sea.
Wed Jan 25 2017
18 tentera, 5 militan Abu Sayyaf maut bertempur di selatan Filipina
Anak lelaki salah seorang pemimpin tertinggi Abu Sayyaf, Isnilon Hapilon turut terbunuh dalam pertempuran itu.
Sun Apr 10 2016