Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines launch joint operations to tackle terrorism

Malaysia's Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein (C), Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu (L) and Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana pose for photos after a launch ceremony at the Malaysian Air Force Base in Subang, Malaysia, Oct. 12, 2017. Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines on Thursday announced the launch of trilateral air patrol operations over the Sulu Sea to tackle long- festering terrorism and cross-border crime problems. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)