This photograph the Indonesian National Armed Forces on Monday shows (front L to R) Indonesia's military chief Gatot Nurmantyo, Malaysia's armed forces chief Raja Mohamed Affandi, and Philippines' Chief of staff of the armed forces Eduardo Ano, (back L to R) Indonesia's minister of defense Ryamizard Ryacudu, Malaysia's minister of defence Hishammuddin Hussein, and Philippines' Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana, signing agreements for the "trilateral coordinated maritime patrol" in Tarakan, North Kalimantan. AFP PHOTO / INDONESIAN NATIONAL ARMED
TARAKAN, Indonesia: Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines began joint naval patrols in their region Monday as threats from extremist groups increase.