Malaysian linked to IS still at large

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian involved with the Islamic State (IS) militant group is still at large in the country and is being hunted by the police, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).

He said the individual was among seven people with links to IS and who had returned to Malaysia. 

“Out of the seven who have returned to Malaysia, six have been arrested by the police while one individual is still being tracked by the police,” Dr Ahmad Zahid said in a written reply to Datuk Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz (BN–Tanah Merah) in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday.

The minister said that as of May 7, a total of 154 Malaysians were found be involved with IS militant activities, of which 91 had been successfully arrested.

“There are 45 people still at conflict zones while another 11 were killed,” Dr Ahmad Zahid said.

Ikmal Hisham had asked the minister to state how many Malaysians were involved with the IS as well as the ages of the individuals.

“Such individuals are of various ages, ranging from one to 60. This is worrying for the Government as children are also involved,” said Dr Ahmad Zahid.