Militants demand RM30mil for release of two Malaysians


KOTA KINABALU: Abu Sayyaf militants holding two Malaysians are demanding up to RM30mil for the release of the two victims snatched from a seaside restaurant in Sandakan on May 14.

Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jalaluddin Abd Rahman said negotiations for a lower amount were going on with the kidnappers, who had initially wanted RM60mil for their release.

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