Malaysian among four IS-linked militants reported killed in southern Philippines

The Philippine Air Force

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian is among four Islamic State-linked militants believed to have been killed in a bombing operation at the terror group's hideout in the southern Philippines.

Also reported to have been injured in the bombing was the group's leader Isnilon Hapilon who was on a mission to establish an Islamic State (IS) caliphate in Mindanao after leaving his base in Basilan island in Sulu earlier this month.