Tag: Abu Sayyaf Group

  • MMEA nabs robbery gear

    Suspects escape. MMEA seizes pump-boat with samurai sword, machetes Alen Kee The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) thwarted robbery activities by a group of individuals after MMEA patrol boat detained […]

  • ASG frees hostage

    Hostage release welcomed. Indonesia denies ransom paid to release Abu Sayyaf hostage The Philippines-based armed group, Abu Sayyaf (ASG), recently released an Indonesian hostage who was featured in a viral […]

  • ReCAAP report issued

    ReCAAP releases its report for 2018. Seventy-Six Incidents Reported to ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre in 2018, Marking 25% Year-on-Year Decrease, and the Lowest in a Decade Annual Report (January to […]

  • Kidnappers identified

    Hostages now believed to be in the Philippines. Police identified group involved in kidnapping three fishermen Elton Gomes Police believed they have identified the group involved in the kidnapping of […]

  • Fishing crew kidnapped

    Abduction comes despite warnings and curfew. Abu Sayyaf abducts 3 Indonesian fishing crew BY AL JACINTO Three Indonesian fishing crew were reported kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf gunmen off Sabah near the […]

  • INDOMAPLHI exercises

    Exercise to focus on piracy, Abu Sayyaf Group. Zambo City hosts 4th trilateral security exercise By Teofilo Garcia, Jr The city government was elated that this city is part of […]

  • Drones for RMN

    Programme is a collaboration with the US. RMN to deploy UAS to tighten maritime security LUMUT: In the effort to raise its monitoring capability, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) will […]

  • Indonesia warns on ASG

    Warning from ReCAAP being taken very seriously. Indonesian consulate warns its citizens in Sabah to stay vigilant following Abu Sayyaf kidnapping warning By Stephanie Lee KOTA KINABALU: The Indonesian consulate in […]

  • Esscom on alert

    ReCAAP issued warning. Esscom on high alert following intel report of Abu Sayyaf’s kidnapping plans By Norasikin Daineh LAHAD DATU: Security at Eastern Sabah Safety Zone (Esszone) has been intensified following […]

  • ReCAAP issues warning

    Immediate warning for shipping in Sulu-Celebes region. ReCAAP issues warning The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), has issued a warning today […]