Bombing a heinous act on innocent civilians: Najib
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Malaysia has strongly condemned the perpetrators behind the Monday evening bombing in central Bangkok.
“Malaysia condemns the heinous act on innocent civilians in Bangkok, which claimed the lives of two Malaysians and others,” Prime Minister Najib Razak said yesterday through his Twitter account. “My thoughts and prayers are with their families.”
Najib said he had called Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. “He gave his assurance that Thai authorities shall ensure that the perpetrators are punished.”
At press time, four Malaysians had been confirmed killed and one was classified as missing. Three Malaysians were also injured.
Meanwhile, Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Malaysian deputy prime minister and home minister, said his government had received information that the bombing might have some links with international terrorist groups.
This information, he said, was obtained from Thai police, Aseanapol and the Interpol.
“It says that maybe some elements with links with international terrorist groups were involved. We cannot confirm this because the Thai authorities are still investigating,” he said yesterday.
