Indonesian consulate warns its citizens in Sabah to stay vigilant following Abu Sayyaf kidnapping warning


KOTA KINABALU: The Indonesian consulate in Tawau has issued an alert to its nationals working in Sabah to exercise caution at all times especially when carrying out duties or activities at sea.

Chief of the Indonesian Consul-General's Office in Tawau, Sulistijo Djati Ismojo said in a statement that all Indonesians, especially those working in the fishery sector must take preventive measures to avoid becoming kidnap victims.

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