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According to Malaysia’s Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, the six men and two women, aged between 25 and 70, were detained in Kelantan, Johor, Penang and Selangor. (Photo: Bernama.com)

Malaysia arrests eight terror suspects over IS links

Malaysia’s Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on June 24 said that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) arrested eight people with suspected links to the Islamic State (IS) group who were purportedly planning attracks against the King and the Prime Minister.

Indonesian court disbands IS-linked group

Indonesian court disbands IS-linked group

A court in Indonesia on July 31 disbanded Jemaah Ansharut Daulah, the country's largest Islamic State-linked group, for "conducting terrorism" and affiliating itself with a militant organisation.
Indonesia arrests terror suspects

Indonesia arrests terror suspects

Indonesian police have arrested terrorists in East and Central Java provinces, suspected of planning several attacks in government offices and banks operating in Blitar city, East Java province.
Malaysia detains 11 terror suspects

Malaysia detains 11 terror suspects

Malaysian police said on Feb. 21 that they had arrested 11 Malaysians and Filipinos for suspected link to terrorist organisations, including the Abu Sayyaf militant group in the southern Philippines.
Pakistani nabbed for making fake passports for IS

Pakistani nabbed for making fake passports for IS

A Pakistani national was arrested in Thailand for allegedly producing fake passports for transnational criminals and those having links with the Islamic State (IS), Thai media reported on January 16.
Philippines arrests Abu Sayyaf bomber

Philippines arrests Abu Sayyaf bomber

Military and police of the Philippines arrested Rahim Abdul, a suspected Abu Sayyaf bomb expert with a bounty of 1.3 million PHP (26,000 USD) on his head, said Philippine military on November 30.
Thailand concerns over infiltration of terrorists

Thailand concerns over infiltration of terrorists

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on November 14 expressed his concern that elements of the self-claimed Islamic State (IS) and other terrorist groups have entered the country.