Sailors worked like slaves with threat of beheading hanging over their heads


KUALA LUMPUR: Five Malaysian men held captive by Abu Sayyaf were fearing for their lives throughout their eight-month ordeal in the jungles of the southern Philippines as the Abu Sayyaf militants threatened to behead or shoot them.

Tayudin Anjut, one of two men rescued first, said they lived in the jungle and were moved from one place to another at night.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Government , abu sayyaf , hostage , lahad datu

Next In Nation

Perlis gives RM500 special aid to civil servants
Aid scheme redemption more flexible than some perceive, says Finance Ministry
Malaysia awaits UN approval to deploy peacekeepers to Palestine
Kedah Education Department probes school’s invitation of social media influencer
No rush to inform EC on Lamag vacancy, says Sabah Speaker
Unemployed man charged with murder of senior citizen in Kampung Koh
M'sia extends collaboration with S. Korea in smart transportation tech
Government to maintain SST, improve implementation, says Lim
Floods: Bomba rescues four stranded travellers near Miri
Anwar extends best wishes to SEA Games contingent

Others Also Read