The suspects are alleged to be members of terrorist groups, including Abu Sayyaf and Royal Sulu Force.

Suspects believed to be involved with IS, Abu Sayyaf and Jamaah Ansharut Daulah, says IGP.

The suspects comprise a Malaysian and seven Filipinos, including one who beheaded captives of Abu Sayyaf.

Cops say extension due to info on Abu Sayyaf planning to breach Esszone to carry out kidnappings.

This comes after a shoot-out in the waters of Pulau Kantong Kalungan early this morning.

Seven suspects use fake identification documents to gain employment as security guards at the companies.

Those arrested include a law lecturer at a local public university.

One of the suspects was previously involved in skirmishes with Filipino authorities and kidnappings, says IGP.  

The two were involved in battles with security forces in Marawi City in Mindanao, but their identities are yet to be confirmed.

Muamar Askali was behind the kidnapping and beheading of many, including M'sian Bernard Then, says report.

Najib says the gov't is worried about M'sians stranded in Pyongyang, although they are leading normal lives there.

The three men arrived in KL last night, after being rescued by Filipino security forces last Sunday.

Two of the five Malaysian fishermen kidnapped in July last year say they were also threatened with beheading.

PM meets two of the victims rescued last week, while Esscom says three others were rescued by Filipino forces last night.

Tayudin Anjut, 45, and Abdurahim Sumas, 62, were rescued in waters off Pata island.

It urges the public to support the government's fight against terrorism.

DAP's Sri Tanjong rep says those earning a living at sea should be armed so they can protect themselves.

Indonesian consul-general says there was no monetary ransom paid to the kidnappers. 

This comes after 14 people were killed in a bomb blast in Davao, Duterte’s home city.

The severed head of Patrick Jhames Almodavar was found yesterday in a village on Jolo Island.

Mohammad Safyan and a second hostage, Ismail, were found separately on Jolo Island.

Six were killed while 11 government soldiers were injured.

Khalid says the info was also verified by the Philippine authority.

Its defence minister says ships setting sail from Indonesia should travel in groups.

UPDATED 11.59AM | This is after families of the four hostages say they passed RM12 million in ransom to two police special branch officers.

They were released by the Abu Sayyaf militant group on April 1.