IS may set up terror base in Asean region, warns Hisham

By JASTIN AHMAD TARMIZI

KUALA LUMPUR: The Islamic State (IS) is now “desperate” and may be looking to the Asean region as its next terror base instead of the Middle East, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

“The Abu Sayyaf and other terrorist groups have stated their support for the Islamic State.

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