Bangladesh militants in M'sia were funding overseas operations
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said the group collected funds by charging an annual membership fee of RM500 per person, as well as other voluntary contributions based on members' financial means.
Initial investigations revealed the group had...
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- New Straits Times
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Malay Mail
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- Malay Mail
Bangladesh to cooperate fully with Malaysia in GMRB militant group investigation
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Malaysiakini
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