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The victims, in their 30s, were on a fishing boat when they were taken about 12.30am today.

Human rights group says 22-year-old M Rajanthiran has been missing since March and feared murdered.

Lam Chang Nam also charged for allegedly demanding an RM30,000 ransom from Koh's son.

This is over the kidnapping of K Gopala Guru at Jalan Loke Yew five years ago.

This after increased security measures at tourist islands, says Esscom's intelligence deputy head. 

The three men arrived in KL last night, after being rescued by Filipino security forces last Sunday.

Two of the five Malaysian fishermen kidnapped in July last year say they were also threatened with beheading.

PM meets two of the victims rescued last week, while Esscom says three others were rescued by Filipino forces last night.

My name is Susanna Liew Sow Yoke. I am 61 years old and a housewife.

UPDATED 4.40PM | Judge takes police to task over their failure to accord medical help to heart patient P Chandran.

A General Operations Force personnel is also recuperating after being injured in the shootout.

DAP's Sri Tanjong rep says those earning a living at sea should be armed so they can protect themselves.

There has been no official complaint or police report received from any yacht association on the alleged abduction.

The Star receives contact from kidnappers Abu Sayyaf and a hostage held since July.

This follows another kidnapping case off Semporna waters last week.

They were abducted in waters off Pulau Pom Pom, Semporna, by heavily-armed men last night.

This is after an attempted kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl in Kuala Lumpur.

This follows a report lodged by two crew members of the boat yesterday.

Khalid says the info was also verified by the Philippine authority.

This follows two consecutive kidnapping cases off Lahad Datu in one month.

The tugboat which was heading to Semporna from Sandakan was found abandoned.

Its defence minister says ships setting sail from Indonesia should travel in groups.

Indonesia’s consul in Tawau says they know the call originated from the Philippines.

Its foreign minister Retno Marsudi urges serious action to secure their release.