Abu Sayyaf kidnapping reports emerge but denied by Jakarta and Manila


Abu Sayyaf.

PETALING JAYA: Abu Sayyaf gunmen are believed to have struck again in international sea waters in the Celebes Sea.

Hardly two weeks after four Malaysians were released by the militant group, gunmen are believed to have taken at least six Indonesia sailors off a tugboat in waters between Philippines and Indonesia at about 11am Wednesday.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

51 men arrested after 'gay party' raided at upscale KL hotel
Cops probing other angles in search for missing teenager
Sabah govt hunting fish bombers at Pulau Selakan reef restoration site
Family holds on to hope as SAR op for missing teen on Bukit Changkat Asa enters third day
Alleged Rames gang leader arrested on flight to India, Bukit Aman says
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in several states until 9pm (May 25)
Cow-loaded lorry crashes into signboard on KL-Seremban Highway
Excavator driver seriously injured after being buried in quarry landslide
Penang island bypass road hampered by concessionaire's financial issues, says CM
Bipartisan panel must not become a stumbling block to Sabah's 40% revenue share claim, says Warisan rep

Others Also Read