Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines launch joint operations to tackle terrorism

Malaysian Special Forces demonstrate skills in combatting terrorism 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)