Defence Minister: IS, terrorism threat in Malaysia ‘under control’
Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu speaks to reporters during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur April 19, 2019. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
He added that despite the fact that some in the armed forces were nabbed for their terrorism involvements, the government has placed those were detained under strict monitoring, including IS returnees from Iraq and Syria. He said that the defence ministry together with the NSC have always prioritised matters concerning extremism, and are also working together their Asean nations to address the issue.
It has been reported that more than 100 Malaysians had joined IS and currently, there are 51 Malaysians still in Syria, including 17 children.
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