Two Malaysians Identified In IS Beheading Video

Malaysian authorities have identified two of their citizens in a video
by the Islamic State of a beheading that is believed to have taken
place in Syria. Reutershave more:

Mohd Faris Anuar and Muhamad Wanndy Muhammad Jedi, aged 20 and 25
respectively, were identified as the men involved in the beheading of
a Syrian man in a video posted toFacebook on Feb. 22, said Ayub Khan
Mydin, the police counter-terrorism division's deputy chief.

Wanndy traveled with his wife Nor Mahmudah Ahmad to Syria on Jan. 26,
while Faris went last September, said Ayub Khan. Malaysia is expected
to tighten anti-terror laws used to curb militant activities when
parliament resumes this month.

Prime Minister Najib Razak said last November that stronger laws were
needed to curb militants, who now have the equipment and logistics to
plan "lone wolf" attacks, establish IS cells and form connections with
other militant groups in the region.

The country has arrested 40 citizens suspected of militancy and
identified 39 Malaysians already in Syria and Iraq. Malaysian
militants have used Facebook and other social media sites to lure
recruits, attracting thousands of followers online.
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