Both kidnap victims safe, says Esscom


KOTA KINABALU: Malaysian officials are working with their security counterparts in the Philippines to secure the freedom of two women kidnapped from a Sempo­rna resort dive resort 12 days ago.

Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) director-general Datuk Mohamad Mantek said both Chinese tourist China tourist Gao Huayuen, 29, and hotel worker Marcy Darawan, 40, were safe.

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Transport & Safety , Esscom , Sabah , Kidnapping

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