Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar, when contacted by Bernama today, confirmed the matter but declined to reveal the time of their arrival.

The duo, identified as Tayudin Anjut, 46, and Abdul Rahim Summas, 63, were reported to be with the authorities in Manila yesterday.

On Thursday, the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) confirmed they were rescued by Filipino security forces in an operation in the south of the republic.

Meanwhile, Federal Police (Bukit Aman) Special Branch director Mohamad Fuzi Harun said upon their arrival, they would be given treatment to regain their health.

“It is learnt they are not well and police want them to receive treatment before handing them over to their families.

“Nonetheless, we will discuss (the matter) and refer it to the other authorities before taking further action,” he said.

Tayudin and Rahim, crew members of the barge, Serudong Tiga, were abducted in the waters off Dent Haven in Lahad Datu on July 18 last year.

To date, three other Malaysians are still being held by Abu Sayyaf terrorists, namely Fandy Bakran, 27; Mohd Jumadil Rahim, 24; and Mohd Ridzuan Ismail, 33; who were also Serudong Tiga crew members.