Identities Of Three Malaysians Killed In Marawi Still Unconfirmed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- The identities of three Malaysians killed in battle with the Philippine armed forces in Marawi, Mindanao recently have yet to be verified. Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said the investigation was still going on to confirm those killed to avoid confusion because based on police information, there were five Malaysians who joined the Daesh group in the Philippines. “Police are still awaiting (the report) and from the five persons in the Philippines, one was confirmed dead last year. “As such, we have not been able to verify who among them had been killed,” he said when met by reporters, here, Thursday. The Philippine media had reported that two of three Malaysians killed were identified as Ustaz Abdulrahman Asmawi from south-east state of Kelantan and Dr Kamsa Yahya from northern state Kedah. Meanwhile, Khalid received a courtesy call by China's Public Security Minister, Guo Shengkun in Bukit Aman, here. Guo who is on a four-day visit to Malaysia held an hour-long discussion with Khalid and other top police officers. On the meeting, Khalid said it was held to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries which had long been established. "The cordial relations have enabled us to resolve many problems quickly,” he said. -- BERNAMA