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Originally Posted by Greenhat
Yep, Indonesians mostly (at least one Saudi). Picking them up indicates fighting terrorism, not being involved in it. A bunch have been picked up in Thailand as well.
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It is so easy for them (Indonesians) to change their identities and passports in Kalimantan (Tarakan, Balikpapan) across the border from Tawau in Sabah so its really hard to track anyone. They can also get indonesian passports for the guys coming down from Davao and Zambonga who aren't Malaysian or Indonesian.
A large number of JI members have been arrested under the ISA (Internal Security Act) which is essentially, 2 years behind bars without trail. It has been proven to work. I don't know what goes on behind closed doors in Kemunting (the ISA Center) but most come out changed...
The problem is its also very easy to hide in Sabah and to use it as a transit point to operate in and out of South Philippines and then to make their away down south into Indonesia...bribery and corruption is also a big problem.
JI is active and well over on this side of the world..not necc. in West Malaysia where the police seem to have a better control and intelligence on whats going on in their backyard.