‘Malaysia must curb the rise of new kidnap groups’


KOTA KINABALU: The Abu Sayyaf terrorist group is no longer capable of carrying out cross-border kidnappings in Sabah waters, says a regional source.

This is because they are no longer organised and don’t have foot soldiers familiar with Sabah’s east coast areas, he said.

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