Jakarta. Two Indonesian citizens alleged to be linked to terrorist plots were arrested in Malaysia recently, the National Police announced in Jakarta on Tuesday. "Indonesian and Malaysian police worked together to capture two Indonesian citizens suspected of involvement in terrorist plots in Malaysia," police spokesman Brig. Gen. Dedi Prasetyo told reporters. He did not say when and where the two were arrested. They were captured along with two Malaysian nationals. Malaysian Police announced on Monday that its counter-terrorism unit has arrested four people – a Malaysian, an Indonesian and two Rohingyas – in a series of raids in Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya and Trengganu on May 5-7. "Our counter terrorism unit found a 'wolf pack' allied with IS [Islamic State] that was planning to assassinate high-profile targets and launch simultaneous terror attacks on entertainment sites, churches and Hindu and Buddhist temples," Malaysian National Police Chief Insp. Gen. Abdul Hamid Bador … [Read more...] about Indonesians Linked to Terrorist Plots Arrested in Malaysia
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Four arrested in Malaysia suspected of plotting Ramadan attacks
Malaysian police have detained four men suspected of plotting a wave of killings and attacks in and around the capital during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, police said on Monday. The Southeast Asian nation has been on high alert since gunmen allied with Islamic State carried out a series of attacks in Jakarta, the capital of neighbouring Indonesia, in January 2016. The four suspects are two Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar, an Indonesian and a Malaysian, Inspector General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador told reporters. Dubbed the "wolf pack" cell, he said its members had planned to launch large-scale attacks during the first week of Ramadan to avenge a Muslim fireman who was allegedly beaten to death during a racially charged riot at a Hindu temple in November. The fireman's death angered majority Malay Muslims, some of whom had accused Hindu leaders of inciting the riot through racial remarks. "This cell had also planned an operation to assassinate high-profile personalities accused … [Read more...] about Four arrested in Malaysia suspected of plotting Ramadan attacks
Four nabbed over terror attack plans in Malaysia (Updated)
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested four men who were believed to have been planning terror attacks and assassinations in Malaysia to avenge the death of firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim. The suspected militants, comprising two Rohingyas, one Indonesian and one Malaysian, were picked up in Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya and Kuala Berang in Terengganu from May 5 to May 7. “All four have pledged allegiance to the now-defunct Islamic State terror group,” Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador told a press conference at the Bukit Aman police headquarters, here today. Hamid said the four had targeted not just houses of worship but also four high-profile personalities as well as entertainment spots for attacks to be carried out during the month of Ramadan. He said one of the group’s main objectives was to avenge the death of Adib, who was critically injured when he and his colleagues responded to an emergency call at the Sri Mariamman Temple in Seafield, … [Read more...] about Four nabbed over terror attack plans in Malaysia (Updated)
Asia’s richest man buys iconic British toy store chain Hamleys
MUMBAI (BLOOMBERG) - Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, sealed another deal to expand his retail footprint and add heft in a battle with Amazon.com and Walmart in India. Reliance Brands Ltd agreed to purchase the 259-year-old British toy store chain Hamleys from C Banner International Holdings Ltd for an undisclosed amount, the unit of Ambani's Reliance Industries said in a statement late on Thursday (May 9). The transaction would "catapult Reliance Brands to be a dominant player in the global toy retail industry," it said. The acquisition is the latest in a string of purchases in Ambani's push into the consumer business, which he says will contribute nearly as much as to the conglomerate's total earnings as its core energy business by the end of 2028. Adding Hamleys would give Reliance 167 stores across 18 countries. The company is already a master franchisee of the toy store in India, where it operates 88 outlets. For Hong Kong-listed C Banner, the sale would mark a retreat from the … [Read more...] about Asia’s richest man buys iconic British toy store chain Hamleys
Sarawak: No referendum on position in Malaysia
KUCHING: There will be no referendum on Sarawak’s position in Malaysia, its Assistant Minister of Law, State-Federal Relations and Project Monitoring Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (pix) said today. “Our struggles to reclaim Sarawak’s rights must be implemented within the perimeters of the Federal Constitution, within the context of legitimate laws of Malaysia, and within the context of the country of Malaysia. This is our stand. “There is no talk of any other things,” The Borneo Post quoted her as saying at the State Legislative Assembly sitting. She was replying to a supplementary question by Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya (GPS – Jemoreng) who had enquired about the matter. Juanda and Dr Hazland Abang Hipni (GPS – Demak Laut) had asked on steps taken to reclaim Sarawak’s rights under Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Hasidah also said discussions between Sarawak and federal governments, particularly at the top level at the Steering Committee … [Read more...] about Sarawak: No referendum on position in Malaysia