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Security was tightened outside Indonesia’s election agency on May 20 when official results of a presidential poll are released this week.

Three militants inspired by the self-claimed Islamic State (IS) group have been arrested in Malaysia, accused of planning attacks on non-Muslim places of worship in the country and neighbouring Indonesia, police said on May 16.

Indonesia’s counter-terrorism squad has rounded up at least 10 people suspected of planning attacks during the upcoming announcement of the results of the April’s presidential election, local police said on May 15.

Malaysian police have arrested six people, including four foreigners, who are suspected of planning attacks, local officials said on February 15.

Philippine soldiers backed by armoured vehicles have retaken a southern town held for 12 hours by pro-Islamic State (IS) militants, the army said on July 4.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has admitted that the Islamic State (IS) may be trying to establish a cell in the country.

Malaysian police on December 20 said they have arrested seven people, including four foreigners, for suspected links to the Islamic State (IS) militant group and for planning attacks in Malaysia and other countries.

Indonesia’s counterterrorism police arrested two IS linked militants who allegedly planned bomb attacks at prominent places in Jakarta, including the Myanmar Embassy and government buildings