



The former army captain was first jailed in 2002 for attempting to develop chemical weapons for al-Qaeda's slain leader in Kandahar, Afghanistan.



Read also: Trump confirms death of Al-Qaeda heir Hamza bin Laden Yazid, 55, has served a string of prison sentences for his involvement with Al-Qaeda and more recently the Islamic State group The former army captain was first jailed in 2002 for attempting to develop chemical weapons for al-Qaeda's slain leader in Kandahar, Afghanistan.



He also hosted senior Al-Qaeda operatives at his home in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur. At one meeting, plans for the September 11 attack on New York's Twin Towers were discussed, making Yazid the only Malaysian citizen with links to the 9/11 attacks.



Yazid, who has spent almost two decades in detention, has been described by Ayob as "the most challenging militant" that Malaysia has attempted to deradicalise so far.



According to an intelligence source cited by Singapore's Straits Times, however, Yazid now appears to have "repented" for his terror activities.



Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay connected He also hosted senior Al-Qaeda operatives at his home in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur. At one meeting, plans for the September 11 attack on New York's Twin Towers were discussed, making Yazid the only Malaysian citizen with links to the 9/11 attacks.Yazid, who has spent almost two decades in detention, has been described by Ayob as "the most challenging militant" that Malaysia has attempted to deradicalise so far.According to an intelligence source cited by Singapore's Straits Times, however, Yazid now appears to have "repented" for his terror activities.

Ayob added that he will have to wear an electronic tracking device at all times."He is only allowed to be in the vicinity of his home in Ampang [district] and must be inside his home from 8pm to 6am every day," Ayob said.