IS could exploit Rohingya issue, says Armed Forces chief

The Rohingya issue in Myanmar could be exploited by the Islamic State (IS) to widen its influence in Southeast Asia, Malaysian Armed Forces chief General Zulkifeli Mohd Zin told top Myanmar military leaders, The Star reported.

In calling for the situation to be handled amicably, the armed forces chief said Malaysia took a serious view of the situation.

The Star reported that Gen Zulkifeli also stressed that cooperation between Asean countries was pertinent to handle the threat.

The meeting earlier this week was part of Gen Zulkifeli’s itinerary with his Asean counterparts before he retires. (Courtesy of freemalaysiatoday.com)