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THE SAME FOR VICTIM'S RELATIVES SEMPORNA, April 28 (Bernama) -- Although, six days have passed since the
abduction on Sipadan island near here and the situation in this eastcoast town has
returned to normal, life is not the same for the relatives of the victims.
Sadness and uncertainty continue to loom over their lives as they carry on with their
daily chores while waiting for the latest news of their loved ones.
During a brief meeting with Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Shafie Apdal here today, they
could only shed tears thinking what their loved ones were going through in the hand of
their abductors.
They included Norisah Musbaniah, wife of police personnel Abdul Jawah Salawat who was
abducted together with 20 others from the island resort last Sunday.
During the function, Shafie who is also Member of Parliament for Semporna, handed over
personal contribution to the families as a token of his sympathy.
Reporters tried to get the latest development from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP)
Tan Sri Norian Mai today.
According to him, the captives were all safe and advised the relatives andfamilies to be
patient.
"As far as we know, they are all safe. I hope their families would be patient,"
he said.
The latest report from southern Philippines also confirmed that the captives, reportedly
on Jolo island, are safe.
Six armed men abducted 21 people including 10 Malaysians from the island Sunday night and
sped away in two boats towards the Philippine waters.
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