KUALA LUMPUR: Seven suspected terrorists allegedly planning multiple attacks in the country have been detained in Sabah and Johor. Six of the suspects arrested in Johor were members of an Islamic State (IS) cell and had planned attacks on non-Muslim houses of worship as well as the kidnapping and killing of police personnel. "The mastermind is a 37-year-old technician who spearheaded plans to attack houses of worship in Johor Baru. "He also threatened to kill any cell members who leaked the secrets. "He also scouted several houses of worship targeted by the terror cell," he said in a statement on Saturday.

Source: The Star March 24, 2018 09:00 UTC