‘Family ties luring militants to Malaysia’


KOTA KINABALU: Family ties are luring Filipino militants and criminals to seek refuge in Malaysia, particularly in Sabah, said intelligence sources.

The sources who have been following the militants issue closely said these fugitives flee towards Sabah to stay safe from Philippines authorities and also rival groups bent on revenge against them.

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