KAJANG: Four construction workers arrested on the eve of National Day have been charged at the Sessions Court over their ties to the Abu Sayyaf militant group. Hajar Abdul Mubin, 25, was accused of being a member of the Abu Sayyaf group since 2010, and charged under Section 130KA of the Penal Code on Monday. Hajar, also known as Abu Asrie, is believed to be a member of the Jolo-based Lucky 9 kidnap-for-ransom group with links to the Abu Sayyaf based in the jungles of Jolo and Basilan islands. Deputy Public Prosecutor Siti Noorhafizan Zakaria offered no bail as the accused were arrested under the Special Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012. Judge Surita Budin fixed Oct 16 for next mention to transfer the case to the High Court.

Source: The Star September 25, 2017 05:37 UTC