The Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) has rescued a  72-year-old Singaporean man who was kidnapped in Kedah, Malaysia.Police said in a news release on Monday (Aug 10) that the man's family had alerted them after being concerned for his safety, including after receiving information on Aug 4 that he may have been kidnapped and that a ransom has been demanded for his release.According to the police, he had left Singapore for Malaysia on July 26.Upon receiving information, Singapore police said they collaborated closely with the RMP and shared relevant information with their counterpart. They then supported the investigative effort from Singapore and worked closely with the man's next-of-kin, providing them with support and assistance.On Aug 7, the RMP mounted operations that led to the successful rescue of the man in Kedah. He is now safe and receiving necessary medical attention. A separate statement from the RMP's Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that the rescue took place at about 8.40pm on Aug 7. Read more