Semporna resort kidnap: RM36.4mil ransom demand for Chinese tourist, Zahid reveals

By FLORENCE A. SAMY

KUALA LUMPUR: Abductors of two women from a resort off Semporna have demanded RM36.4mil for the release of a Chinese tourist, Home Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi revealed.

"We have received a note that the kidnappers have asked for 500mil pesos or RM36.4mil as ransom.

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Court and crime , Semporna resort kidnap , Sabah , Chinese tourist , Singamata Reef Resort

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