Cameron set to back Indonesia, Malaysia in tackling IS threats


LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron (pic) is expected to offer support to Indonesia and Malaysia in tackling threats posed by the growing influence of the Islamic State (IS) militant group while on a visit to Southeast Asia this week.

He heads to Indonesia on the first stop of his tour, his first trip overseas since he won the general election in May. He will also visit Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.

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