Sandakan: The Government will provide appropriate assistance to the six Indonesian crew of a tugboat who escaped from being kidnapped by an armed group in southern Philippine waters, Friday.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said he was told by the police that the Indonesian crew were rescued by the Malaysian security forces. He said one of the crew who was injured was taken to Semporna Hospital for treatment."We are giving them, our neighbour's citizens, humanitarian aid," he said. Asked on the cooperation between the government of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines on security issues, Musa said it had long been established and would continue to be strengthened. "I hope the ties will continue," said Musa.
ADVERTISEMENT
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
Daily Express Malaysia
