Chief Minister of Malaysian state of Sabah Musa Aman
confirmed on Monday that one of the two hostages kidnapped by Philippine
abductors in May has been released, according to Bernama , Malaysia
Musa said the release of Thien Nyuk Fun, the 50-year-old
manager of a restaurant in Sandakan of Sabah, was the result of months of
negotiations and coordinated effort among relevant authorities at many levels
to secure her release.
"I wish to thank all of them (authorities) for working
hard to bring Thien home," he said in a statement, adding that relevant
authorities should remain vigilant and keep the country's borders secure from
further intrusion.
Sabah Police Commissioner Abdul Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman said
the hostage was released at about 10 p.m. local time on Sunday and had come
back to Sandakan
Thien and 39-year-old Bernard Then Ted Fen were abducted in
May by a group of armed men from a restaurant in Sandakan ,
and held captive in southern Philippines
Malaysian English language newspaper The Star said tense
discussions have been going on to secure the freedom of the second hostage.
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