Malaysia condemns bomb attacks, ready to help Sri Lankan govt


Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Malaysia is ready to provide assistance to the Sri Lankan government for recovery efforts after a co-ordinated wave of bombings struck several locations on the island country, killing more than 200 people.

Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said that he had spoken to his Sri Lankan counterpart Tilam Marapana to convey the Malaysian government's deepest condolences to the victims and families affected by the senseless and barbaric attacks.

"Malaysia strongly condemns the act of terrorism and urge that the perpetrators to be brought to justice," he said.

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