Malaysia govt condemns killing of Canadian hostage


Canadian tourist John Ridsdel who was confirmed killed by Islamic militants in the Philippines. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has condemned in the “strongest terms” the execution of a Canadian national in the Southern Philippines on Monday.

The Government called on the Philippines to intensify their efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice, as well as pursue efforts towards securing the release of the remaining hostages.

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