![Tears of joy as cosmetics agent reunites with family after kidnap ordeal Tears of joy as cosmetics agent reunites with family after kidnap ordeal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51664789545_TBAZIPULANG.jpg)
Tears of joy as cosmetics agent reunites with family after kidnap ordeal
Cosmetics sales agent Rosnazirah Mohd Naim, who was kidnapped from her home in Tumpat near here on Sept 13, was today reunited with her family.
Mon Oct 03 2022
![Genting Highlands kidnap claim: Two foreign women arrested Genting Highlands kidnap claim: Two foreign women arrested](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650803293_gari.jpg)
Genting Highlands kidnap claim: Two foreign women arrested
Police detained two women, both foreigners, to assist in investigations over claims by a child who was said to be a kidnap victim in Genting Highlands which went viral on Tik Tok recently.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![Five suspects using WeChat to kidnap victims nabbed Five suspects using WeChat to kidnap victims nabbed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61494050037_WeChat.jpg)
Five suspects using WeChat to kidnap victims nabbed
The criminal activities of a group using the WeChat app to find victims for ransom money were crippled when five suspects were detained here two days ago.
Thu Jul 06 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
![It's double jeopardy for families of kidnap victims It's double jeopardy for families of kidnap victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61490854322_MangsaCulik.jpg)
It's double jeopardy for families of kidnap victims
Recalling the dark incident, Fandy's mother, Hasmia Lahapi, 51, said the sadness she suffered could not be described in words.
Thu Mar 30 2017
![Prime Minister, wife grateful Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims safe Prime Minister, wife grateful Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims safe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490586289_PMdanmangsaculik.jpg)
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
![PM Najib meets Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims PM Najib meets Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/51490585102_bekastawananFilipina.jpg)
PM Najib meets Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today met two of the five Malaysian nationals who were kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf terrorists in the Philippines in July last year.
Mon Mar 27 2017
![Police intensify search for Sabah kidnap victim, two suspects Police intensify search for Sabah kidnap victim, two suspects](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81475306233_PolisSabah.jpg)
Police intensify search for Sabah kidnap victim, two suspects
Datuk Abdul Rashid Harun said the search operations, coordinated by the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) with help from other security agencies were still ongoing.
Sat Dec 10 2016
![Pulau Gaya kidnap victim freed - Sabah police chief Pulau Gaya kidnap victim freed - Sabah police chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81459676036_AbdulRashidHarun.jpg)
Pulau Gaya kidnap victim freed - Sabah police chief
A fishing trawler owner, who was kidnapped in the waters off Pulau Gaya, Semporna on Sept 27, has been released.
Sat Oct 01 2016
![Kidnap victim contacts employer to inform ransom demand Kidnap victim contacts employer to inform ransom demand](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61442978916_AbdulRashidHarun.jpg)
Kidnap victim contacts employer to inform ransom demand
One of three Filipino fishermen kidnapped in the waters off Pulau Pom-Pom, Semporna has contacted his employer to relay a RM180,000 ransom.
Sun Sep 18 2016
![Three kidnap victims in Pulau Pom Pom are Filipinos with valid documents Three kidnap victims in Pulau Pom Pom are Filipinos with valid documents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71473559833_culikpompom.jpg)
Three kidnap victims in Pulau Pom Pom are Filipinos with valid documents
The police have confirmed that three crew members of a fishing vessel who were abducted in waters off Pulau Pom Pom, Semporna last night are Filipinos with valid IMM13 documents.
Sun Sep 11 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
![Bernard Then's family to claim his remains from Manila Bernard Then's family to claim his remains from Manila](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51447854940_BernardThen.jpg)
Bernard Then's family to claim his remains from Manila
Family members of kidnap victim Bernard Then Ted Fen will head to Manila, Philippines this week to claim his remains for cremation there and bring his ashes home.
Tue Jan 12 2016
![DNA test will confirm if headless corpse is Bernard Then's - IGP DNA test will confirm if headless corpse is Bernard Then's - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/51434776179_khalid.jpg)
DNA test will confirm if headless corpse is Bernard Then's - IGP
The Royal Malaysian Police will get DNA samples from the kidnap victim's family members to be sent to the Philippines as soon as possible, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar says.
Thu Nov 19 2015
![Malaysia working with Philippines to locate Sabah kidnap victims - Najib Malaysia working with Philippines to locate Sabah kidnap victims - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/71396524989_295x200.jpg)
Malaysia working with Philippines to locate Sabah kidnap victims - Najib
Malaysia has contacted Philippine authorities over efforts to locate a Chinese tourist and a Filipino resort worker abducted by a group of men in Sabah.
Thu Apr 03 2014