MURDER OF CANADIAN HOSTAGE, JOHN RIDSDEL, IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
Malaysia condemns in the strongest terms the execution of Canadian national, John Ridsdel in the southern Philippines on 25 April 2016.
The Government of Malaysia calls on the Government of Philippines to intensify their efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice, as well as pursue efforts towards securing the release of the remaining hostages.
The Government of Malaysia also wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Canada, especially to the family of the victim
PUTRAJAYA
27 APRIL 2016