Thien determined to survive for sake of family
Published on: Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Sandakan: For the six months she was held hostage by a group of armed men in a jungle in southern Philippine, Thien Nyuk Fun was determined to survive the terrible ordeal, for the sake of her family in Sandakan. "Thinking of my two children, their spouses, my grandchildren and my mother gave me the strength to go through the bitter experience," she said when met here Tuesday. Thien, 50, said throughout her captivity she kept telling herself to remain strong in order for her to be with her family again.
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"My children lost their father when they were very young and I don't want them to lose me too as they are still young," she said. She also thanked her family and friends for their prayers and support as well as all parties involved in securing her release. Thien, who was kidnapped in an incident at the Ocean King Fi Restaurant here last May, was released on Sunday. Another victim, Bernard Then, a Sarawakian who was a customer at the restaurant is still being held.
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Meanwhile, in MANCHESTER, England, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said no ransom was paid for the release of Thien by her captors in South Philippines.She was released following negotiations between the Malaysian authorities and her captors, he added.
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Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister, said the close collaboration between the Malaysian and Philippine authorities also led to her release."The kidnap of one victim is settled, but we have another victim who has not been released. Negotiations will continue to be carried out to secure his release.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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