Hisham defends refugee swap deal


PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has defended Malaysia's swap deal with Australia, saying: “In the world these days, you cannot hide things any more.”

The Home Minister added: “Any abuse would be displayed for the world to see instantaneously. We will have to be very careful, if we are allowed to carry on, to ensure that everything is done properly.”

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