KOTA KINABALU: Two Malaysian hostages are believed to be safe after a military offensive against Abu Sayyaf gunmen positions over the weekend on Jolo island in southern Philippines.
A Filipino academician, who closely monitors operations against the Abu Sayyaf, said Marine police Kons Zakiah Aleip and fish farm breeder Chan Sai Chuin were merely 3km from where the Philippine air force bombed the gunmen early Saturday.
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