![Five members of Abu Sayyaf shot dead by police in Beaufort Five members of Abu Sayyaf shot dead by police in Beaufort](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621320025_tembakabusayaff.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591347863_PATI.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71468414304_southchinasea.jpg)
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](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
![Philippines govt, Communist rebels agree on indefinite truce: Norway Philippines govt, Communist rebels agree on indefinite truce: Norway](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41464610816_RodrigoDuterte.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437103899_WISMAPUTRA.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/61459844358_JoseReneAlmendras.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41443026348_ANIFAHAMAN.jpg)
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](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)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71435065387_COURTGAVEL.jpg)
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'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/81381827791_295x200.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/61364355499_295x200.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/81362874366_295x200.jpg)
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