KL man funded IS teen girl


KUALA LUMPUR: The 14-year-old girl suspected of attempting to head to Syria and join the Islamic State terror group was funded by a man based in the city.

Bukit Aman’s Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division principal assistant director Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ayob Khan said initial investigations revealed that the Muar-born girl received about RM2,000 from the man for her trip.

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