KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has expressed deep regret over today’s terrorist attack in Christchurch which left 49 Muslim worshippers dead and 20 wounded, including two Malaysians.
In a statement today, Dr Mahathir also said he hopes the New Zealand government will bring the perpetrators to justice.
“I regret very much the incident occurring in Christchurch, where 40 people were shot dead by gunmen at two mosques while they were performing Friday prayer.
“I hope that the New Zealand government will arrest these terrorists and do the necessary under the law of the country,” he said.
According to the latest reports, three suspects have been taken into custody by New Zealand authorities and one man in his 20s has been charged.
The Prime Minister also said that Malaysia will ensure that all its citizens in New Zealand are safe from harm.
“The government will do everything possible to see that Malaysians there are safe.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of the shooting incident,” he added.
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