Two in IS beheading video are Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR - Two Malaysians spotted in an Islamic State beheading video have been identified by Bukit Aman’s counter terrorism unit.

They are 20-year-old Mohd Faris Anwar and 26-year-old Muhamad Wandy Muhamad Jedi.

Mohd Faris is from Kedah while Muhamad Wandy is from Melaka, said Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division principal assistant director Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ayub Khan.

In the 30-second footage, Faris was seen signalling his index finger to the camera while Muhamad Wandy was believed to be the person recording the video.

The video was uploaded onto a Facebook account by an individual on Feb 20.

A new terror wing comprising Malaysian and Indonesian militiants called
Majmu'ah al Arkhabiliy is operating under the command of the Islamic State (IS)

The duo are believed to be part of the new wing of Malaysian and Indonesian militants identified as Majmu'ah al Arkhabiliy.

The wing replaced the older unit that went by the name of Katibah Nusantara Lid Daulah Islamiah in Syria and Iraq.

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Malaysian teen in Syria is now pining for mum

PETALING JAYA: After taking up arms in Syria five months ago, Malaysian teenager Hidayat Azman is now pining for his mother.

Hidayat, also known as Abu Islam, who just turned 19 three weeks ago, posted on Saturday, “I miss u mum….love u forever” on his Facebook together with a photograph showing his lonely existence in a barren land.

Hidayat, who went to a pondok school in mainland Penang before briefly continuing his studies in Egypt, claimed he went to Syria last year with his mother’s blessing.

Hidayat said he also missed Malaysia, as he was thrown into a whole different world at a time when he was just learning the meaning of life.

He appeared to have been influenced to join the militants three years ago by a Facebook friend.

Hidayat said he was aware that police were monitoring their activities based on their Facebook postings.

Bukit Aman special branch counter terrorism division principal assistant director SAC Ayob Khan Mydin when contacted said although some militants may display a softer side, they are still very dangerous and have the potential to be suicide bombers.

“Those who come across potential militants via social media should alert us so that we can stop them before they make the fatal mistake of joining any militant group.

“We can counsel them and stop them from going overseas to do so. But once they have entered the world of the militants, it is too late to help them,” he added.